Cathedral City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Christina Gordon
Candidate for City Council District 3 (incumbent)
Christina Gordon, the incumbent, is running for Cathedral City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Alberto Ruiz Jr..
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed to voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCouncilmember who has led communications departments at nonprofit organizations for nearly 20 years. She serves on the Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homelessness Committee, representing Cathedral City.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Campaign website
- electchristinagordon.com
Christina Gordon submitted a letter of interest and met the requirements to apply for the vacant District 3 City Council seat. Uken Report · Jan 5, 2026
Where Christina Gordon stands: positions on the record
Cannabis licensing1 sourced position
Voted to affirm staff's denial of the renewal of the C4 USA cannabis dispensary license (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Housing2 sourced positions
Says she is committed to exploring housing developments that combine affordable housing with retail, green spaces and services.
“I’m committed to exploring visionary housing development opportunities that combine affordable housing alongside retail, green spaces, and services in walkable neighborhoods.”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters
Seconded the motion to introduce an ordinance amending the accessory dwelling unit chapter of the municipal code for consistency with new state law (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Fire department staffing1 sourced position
Voted for a resolution allowing the city to appoint Stephen Tumir as a retired annuitant in the interim Deputy Fire Chief position (passed 4-1, January 2026).
City planning1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to adopt the amended 5-Year Strategic Plan (passed 4-0 with one member absent, March 2026).
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