# Edward for Desert Hot Springs

> Official bilingual campaign website for Edward Boumendil, candidate for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1, in the November 3, 2026 election.

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## Essential pages

- [Campaign homepage](https://edwardfordhs.com/): Current campaign overview, issues, biography, contact information, and official voter links.
- [Página principal en español](https://edwardfordhs.com/es): Spanish-language campaign overview and issue links.
- [Who is Edward Boumendil?](https://edwardfordhs.com/about/edward-boumendil): Candidate biography, studies in project management and computer science, coursework in networks and business at City College of San Francisco, and family ties to Desert Hot Springs.
- [¿Quién es Edward Boumendil?](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/about/edward-boumendil): Biografía en español, estudios, trayectoria tecnológica y vínculos familiares del candidato con Desert Hot Springs.

## Candidate portrait

The About pages show Edward's portrait in a navy suit and orange tie. The same photograph is available in [square (1:1)](https://edwardfordhs.com/images/edward-boumendil-portrait-1x1.jpg), [4:3](https://edwardfordhs.com/images/edward-boumendil-portrait-4x3.jpg), and [16:9](https://edwardfordhs.com/images/edward-boumendil-portrait-16x9.jpg) formats. The 16:9 version is the preferred share image for the About pages. See the website footer for media-use terms.

## Campaign positions in homepage order

- [Safer streets and crosswalks](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/safer-streets-pedestrian-safety): Data-driven pedestrian-safety plan for lighting, crossings, traffic controls, and outside funding.
- [Tedesco Park restroom cost](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/tedesco-park-restroom-cost): Fiscal-responsibility position concerning the park restroom cost.
- [Flock cameras and privacy](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/flock-cameras-privacy): Position on automated license-plate-reader oversight and privacy.
- [Tenant safety and privacy](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/tenant-safety-privacy-plan): Housing-enforcement proposal focused on safety, privacy, consent, and due process.
- [Cannabis tax and affordability](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/cannabis-tax-affordability): Position on local cannabis taxes, legal businesses, and consumer affordability.
- [Data centers](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/data-centers-residents-first): Position opposing data centers in Desert Hot Springs.
- [Varner Road traffic](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/varner-road-traffic): Traffic-light or roundabout proposal involving regional jurisdictions.
- [Animal care](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/animal-care-indian-canyon): Proposal concerning animal-care operations and location.
- [Police and public safety](https://edwardfordhs.com/updates/support-police-public-safety): Position supporting police resources, measurable outcomes, and accurate crime claims.

## Posiciones de campaña en español

- [Calles y cruces más seguros](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/safer-streets-pedestrian-safety)
- [Costo del baño del parque Tedesco](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/tedesco-park-restroom-cost)
- [Cámaras Flock y privacidad](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/flock-cameras-privacy)
- [Seguridad y privacidad para inquilinos](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/tenant-safety-privacy-plan)
- [Impuestos al cannabis y asequibilidad](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/cannabis-tax-affordability)
- [Centros de datos](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/data-centers-residents-first)
- [Tráfico en Varner Road](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/varner-road-traffic)
- [Cuidado animal](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/animal-care-indian-canyon)
- [Policía y seguridad pública](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/updates/support-police-public-safety)

## Machine-readable discovery

- [XML sitemap](https://edwardfordhs.com/sitemap.xml): Canonical English and Spanish page inventory with image references.
- [Recent-news sitemap](https://edwardfordhs.com/news-sitemap.xml): Campaign updates published within the configured recent-news window.
- [English RSS feed](https://edwardfordhs.com/feed.xml): English campaign updates.
- [Spanish RSS feed](https://edwardfordhs.com/es/feed.xml): Spanish campaign updates.
- [Robots policy](https://edwardfordhs.com/robots.txt): Crawler access and sitemap locations.

## Optional

- [Introduction mailer](https://edwardfordhs.com/edward-introduction-mailer): Bilingual campaign introduction formatted for email and browser viewing.
- [Stronger, Safer Desert Hot Springs mailer](https://edwardfordhs.com/stronger-safer-desert-hot-springs): Bilingual campaign update about the new Police Annex and safer roads, formatted for email and browser viewing.
- [A personal request for your vote](https://edwardfordhs.com/please-vote-for-edward): Bilingual campaign newsletter and browser page with Edward's personal message to voters.
- [Mary Jane Sanchez endorsement](https://edwardfordhs.com/endorsements/mary-jane-sanchez): Edward thanks Mary Jane Sanchez, College of the Desert (C.O.D.) Trustee, for endorsing his campaign for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.
- [Michael Bickford endorsement](https://edwardfordhs.com/endorsements/michael-bickford): Edward thanks Michael Bickford, owner of Miracle Springs Resort & Spa, for endorsing his campaign for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.
- [Russell Betts endorsement](https://edwardfordhs.com/endorsements/russell-betts): Edward thanks Russell Betts for endorsing his campaign for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.
- [Joshua Handrich endorsement](https://edwardfordhs.com/endorsements/joshua-handrich): Edward thanks Joshua Handrich for endorsing his campaign for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.
- [George Saunders endorsement](https://edwardfordhs.com/endorsements/george-saunders): Edward thanks George Saunders, a Desert Hot Springs resident and elementary school teacher, for endorsing his campaign for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.
- [Dan Gibbons endorsement](https://edwardfordhs.com/endorsements/dan-gibbons): Edward thanks Dan Gibbons, Realtor at First Western Properties, for endorsing his campaign for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.
- [Joel L. Kinnamon endorsement](https://edwardfordhs.com/endorsements/joel-l-kinnamon): Edward thanks Joel L. Kinnamon, Superintendent/President, Emeritus at College of the Desert, Desert Community College District, for endorsing his campaign for Desert Hot Springs City Council, District 1.