Blythe City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joseph Halby
III
Joseph Halby III, the incumbent, is running for Blythe City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Joseph (Joey) DeConinckIncumbent
- 02Trevor Farrage
- 03Joseph Halby IIIYou’re reading
- 04Alfonso Sonny Hernandez
- 05Jayson D. Lusk
- 06Johnny Z. RodriguezIncumbent
Background
- About
- Blythe City Council Member and local business owner with nine years on the council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
On the record: Joseph Halby III
3 sourced01Solid waste contract1 sourced position
Said at the May 2026 council meeting that the city needs more from its trash hauler and that the contract should be followed.
We have to raise the rates, but we need more bang for our buck and they need to abide by their contract, every single line.”
Own statementBlythe City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
02Police reporting1 sourced position
Said the monthly police activity report form has been fine and needs a few improvements.
A few improvements and we should be good.”
Own statementBlythe City Council minutes, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
03Priorities1 sourced position
Lists responsible growth, infrastructure, taxpayer dollars and local business opportunities in his ballot statement.
I want to continue supporting responsible growth, overhauling our infrastructure, protecting taxpayer dollars”
Own statementRiverside County candidate statements, November 3, 2026 (City of Blythe) · Sep 1, 2026
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