Desert Hot Springs City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Jan Pye
Candidate for City Council District 3 (incumbent)
Jan Pye, the incumbent, is running for Desert Hot Springs City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joseph Erndt.
Vote-by-mail ballots mailed to voters · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Today- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Incumbent
- Campaign website
- janpyefordhs.com
Where Jan Pye stands: positions on the record
Tourism and economy1 sourced position
Lists reclaiming the city's place as a wellness destination as a campaign priority.
“Reclaim Our Place as California’s Premier Wellness Destination”
Own statementJan Pye for City Council
Decision-making1 sourced position
Says in her ballot statement she will stay focused on the facts and weigh fairness to all.
“I will continue to do my homework, stay focused on the facts, and weigh the fairness to all.”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters
Logistics development1 sourced position
Seconded the motion and voted yes on adopting the resolution approving the DHS Varner Road Specific Plan amendment, tract map and design review for a logistics center (passed 5-0, April 21, 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, April 21, 2026 (in the May 5, 2026 packet) · Apr 21, 2026
July 4 celebration1 sourced position
Voted yes on directing staff to hold a traditional fireworks display in 2026 and transition to a drone-based show in 2027 (passed 4-1, February 17, 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, February 17, 2026 (in the March 3, 2026 packet) · Feb 17, 2026
Council pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on introducing an ordinance increasing the salary of City Councilmembers and the Mayor (passed 5-0, January 20, 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, January 20, 2026 (in the February 3, 2026 packet) · Jan 20, 2026
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