Palm Springs City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Jeffrey Bernstein
Candidate for City Council District 2 (incumbent)
Jeffrey Bernstein, the incumbent, is running for Palm Springs City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
Vote-by-mail ballots first mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayDistrict 2 councilmember elected in 2022 and founder of the downtown retail business Destination PSP. He was appointed mayor for one year in December 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Councilmember, City of Palm Springs
Jeffrey Bernstein is the only candidate on the District 2 ballot. Tad Iwan took out write-in papers but had not filed them as of the City Clerk's roster. City of Palm Springs
Where Jeffrey Bernstein stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Says he initiated a housing fund from part of the vacation rental tax that has supported affordable housing development.
“initiated a housing fund, using part of the vacation rental tax, that has supported affordable housing development”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters
Heat1 sourced position
Pledges to develop a shade and heat mitigation plan.
“Develop a shade and heat mitigation plan safeguarding our future.”
Own statementRiverside County Registrar of Voters
Uncontested seat1 sourced position
Abstained from the August 2026 council vote on whether to hold the District 2 election (motion passed 3-1).
Council voteThe Palm Springs Post · Aug 20, 2026
Also running for City Council District 2
No one else is running for this seat.
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