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Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Indian Wells voter guide

Accessory dwelling units

Dec 4, 2025

Urgency Ordinance 767, updating the city's accessory dwelling unit rules to follow changes in state law

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Dec. 2025

  • YesBrian PennaVoted yes on Urgency Ordinance 767, updating the city's accessory dwelling unit rules to follow changes in state law (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesGreg SandersVoted yes on Urgency Ordinance 767, updating the city's accessory dwelling unit rules to follow changes in state law (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesToper TaylorVoted yes on Urgency Ordinance 767, updating the city's accessory dwelling unit rules to follow changes in state law (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).

City of Indian Wells · Dec 4, 2025Link

Fire hazard zones

Jul 2, 2025

Ordinance 764, adopting the fire hazard severity zones recommended by CAL FIRE

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2025

  • YesBrian PennaVoted yes on Ordinance 764, adopting the fire hazard severity zones recommended by CAL FIRE (passed 5-0, July 2025).
  • YesGreg SandersVoted yes on Ordinance 764, adopting the fire hazard severity zones recommended by CAL FIRE (passed 5-0, July 2025).
  • YesToper TaylorVoted yes on Ordinance 764, adopting the fire hazard severity zones recommended by CAL FIRE (passed 5-0, July 2025).

City of Indian Wells · Jul 2, 2025Link

Golf course zoning

Jun 18, 2026

Ordinance 770, restating the golf course overlay zone rules

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesBrian PennaVoted yes on Ordinance 770, restating the golf course overlay zone rules (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesGreg SandersVoted yes on Ordinance 770, restating the golf course overlay zone rules (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesToper TaylorVoted yes on Ordinance 770, restating the golf course overlay zone rules (passed 5-0, June 2026).

City of Indian Wells · Jun 18, 2026Link

Short-term rentals

Sep 3, 2026

Ordinance 771, allowing restricted short-term rentals during the 2026 WTA Finals

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesBrian PennaVoted yes on Ordinance 771, allowing restricted short-term rentals during the 2026 WTA Finals (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesGreg SandersVoted yes on Ordinance 771, allowing restricted short-term rentals during the 2026 WTA Finals (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesToper TaylorVoted yes on Ordinance 771, allowing restricted short-term rentals during the 2026 WTA Finals (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Indian Wells · Sep 3, 2026Link

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