Palm Desert City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Gina Nestande
Councilmember, District 3; current term 2024-2028City of Palm Desert
Gina Nestande (Councilmember, District 3) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Palm Desert City Council after the election.
Palm Desert councilmember since 2016 and a licensed real estate broker.
Where Gina Nestande stands: positions on the record
Cameras1 sourced position
Seconded 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
El Paseo outdoor dining1 sourced position
Moved the motion to extend the temporary outdoor dining deck program through June 2027 and study a permanent program (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council votePalm Desert City Council minutes, June 11, 2026 · Jun 11, 2026
Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Seconded 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
Advisory committees1 sourced position
Moved the motion to adopt the ordinance on the responsibilities and meeting frequency of the Parks and Recreation Committee (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council votePalm Desert City Council minutes, May 14, 2026 · May 14, 2026
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