La Quinta City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Carene Hensley
Candidate for City Council
Carene Hensley is running for La Quinta City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Home care provider in La Quinta who co-launched the Handyman Hensley business in 2019. She is a first-time candidate.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Care Provider
Where Carene Hensley stands: positions on the record
Term limits1 sourced position
Proposes a cap of four two-year terms for mayor and two four-year terms for City Council, and says she is working to bring term limits to the ballot.
“I recommend a cap of four two-year terms for the Mayor and two four-year terms for the City Council.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 21, 2026
Developer contributions1 sourced position
Cites other cities' bans on contributions from developers with active property applications as a model for La Quinta.
“Cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland maintain strict local ordinances that outright ban developers with active property applications from donating any money to city council members, the mayor, or their controlled committees.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 21, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Julian Herrera
- Deborah McGarrey (incumbent)
- John Peña (incumbent)
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