Palm Desert City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Evan Trubee
Candidate for City Council District 4 (incumbent)
Evan Trubee, the incumbent, is running for Palm Desert City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jonathon Polly.
Write-in candidate filing period closes · Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Owner of Big Wheel Tours and current Palm Desert mayor, first elected to the City Council in 2022. Previously served on the city's Resource Preservation and Enhancement Committee and Public Safety Commission.
- Campaign website
- www.evantrubee.com
KESQ reports that Evan Trubee and Jan Harnik serve as at-large members and that after the 2026 election all sitting council members will have a district. KESQ · Sep 22, 2026
Where Evan Trubee stands: positions on the record
Cameras2 sourced positions
Moved the motion to approve a Flock Safety amendment order form and allow future camera orders up to $2.5 million through June 2029 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council votePalm Desert City Council minutes, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026
as reported by the Coachella Valley Independent Q&A
Said the Flock cameras have produced the promised results and that he trusts the sheriff's department on privacy while staying vigilant.
“I do trust the sheriff’s department to balance privacy concerns with crime fighting”
Own statementCoachella Valley Independent
Advisory committees1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to adopt the ordinance repealing the Environmental Resources Committee and the Homelessness Task Force (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council votePalm Desert City Council minutes, May 14, 2026 · May 14, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Moved the motion to approve a contract of up to $200,000 with Jewish Family Service of San Diego for homeless outreach and engagement services (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council votePalm Desert City Council minutes, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Moved the motion to introduce the ordinance on short-term rental facilitator reporting (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council votePalm Desert City Council minutes, April 9, 2026 · Apr 9, 2026
Public safety funding1 sourced position
as reported by the Coachella Valley Independent Q&A
Said he is comfortable with the funding sources in place for public safety costs through Measure G.
“I’m comfortable with the funding sources we have in place with Measure G.”
Own statementCoachella Valley Independent
Pride policy1 sourced position
as quoted by the Coachella Valley Independent from The Desert Sun
Said in December 2025 that a community needs the Pride banner and celebrations.
“I know there’s a community that needs that banner and needs those celebrations to feel safe and welcome in our city.”
Own statementCoachella Valley Independent
Library1 sourced position
as reported by the Coachella Valley Independent Q&A
Said project cost estimates can rise sharply between design and construction and named the library.
“I’m thinking of the library in particular, and so we’re going to have to be very, very cognizant of that.”
Own statementCoachella Valley Independent
Council districts1 sourced position
as quoted by KESQ
Said at the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce forum that the move to districts has pros and cons.
“It has its pros and cons. 60% of the residents won't be voting in the council race this year, so that's a negative.”
Forum answerKESQ · Sep 22, 2026
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