Palm Desert City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Ralph Perry

Candidate for City Council District 5

4 candidates · 2 seats5 sourced positions

Ralph Perry is running for Palm Desert City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Greenwood.

Write-in candidate filing period closes · Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Retired administrator at a multistate home care agency and former country club manager.

Where Ralph Perry stands: positions on the record

Short-term rentals1 sourced position

Wrote that he agrees with the city's current short-term rental policy.
“I concur with the current city policy in place for short-term rentals.”
Own statementRalph Perry for Palm Desert City Council

Library1 sourced position

Wrote that he wants the new library built next to City Hall and finished in 2028 or 2029.
“As your council member, I want to see our new library next to city hall, to be completed in 2028/2029.”
Own statementRalph Perry for Palm Desert City Council

Council districts1 sourced position

as quoted by KESQ
Said at the Chamber of Commerce forum that districts give residents better representation.
“I thought going to districts was better for representation for the Palm Desert residents.”
Forum answerKESQ · Sep 22, 2026

Public safety funding1 sourced position

Wrote that he assisted with the 2024 passage of Measure G, which he describes as funding the library, law enforcement personnel and fire stations.
Own statementRalph Perry for Palm Desert City Council

Experience1 sourced position

Wrote that he has served on two city committees for five years, including one year as chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
“I have served on two city committees for five years including one year as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee.”
Own statementRalph Perry for Palm Desert City Council

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