Cathedral City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026

Ernesto Gutierrez

Candidate for City Council District 4 (incumbent)

7 candidates · 3 seats6 sourced positions

Ernesto Gutierrez, the incumbent, is running for Cathedral City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Koslow and Rick Saldivar.

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Vote-by-mail ballots mailed to voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Mayor Pro Tem and District 4 councilmember since 2018, a real estate broker and former restaurant owner.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Mayor Pro Tem

Where Ernesto Gutierrez stands: positions on the record

Cannabis licensing1 sourced position

Moved to reverse the denial of the C4 USA dispensary license renewal (no second) and voted no when the council affirmed the denial (passed 3-2, February 2026).
Council voteCathedral City Council minutes, February 25, 2026 (draft attached to the March 11, 2026 agenda packet) · Feb 25, 2026

Recreation center1 sourced position

Lists developing a recreation center for seniors and youth among his priorities.
“Developing a State-of-the-Art recreational center for local seniors & youth.”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters

Downtown and retail1 sourced position

Lists bringing back local shopping and retail stores among his priorities.
“Focusing on growth by bringing back local shopping and retail stores to our city.”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters

City management1 sourced position

Moved to approve an employment agreement with Andrew Firestine as City Manager (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteCathedral City Council minutes, February 11, 2026 (draft attached to the February 25, 2026 agenda packet) · Feb 11, 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).
Council voteCathedral City Council minutes, January 14, 2026 (draft attached to the January 28, 2026 agenda packet) · Jan 14, 2026

Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Cathedral City Council, District 4 in 2022 (won).
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters · Nov 8, 2022

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