Desert Hot Springs City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Scott Matas
Scott Matas (Desert Hot Springs City Council Member) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Desert Hot Springs City Council after the election.
Scott Matas serves on the Desert Hot Springs City Council.
Where Scott Matas stands: positions on the record
July 4 celebration2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a motion to hold a traditional fireworks display in 2026 and explore a future drone show (defeated 2-3, February 17, 2026).
Council voteCity Council minutes, February 17, 2026 (in the March 3, 2026 packet) · Feb 17, 2026
Voted no on directing staff to hold traditional fireworks 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
Logistics development1 sourced position
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
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
On the ballot this time
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