Twentynine Palms City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Shanese Risper

Candidate for City Council District 5

6 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Shanese Risper is running for Twentynine Palms City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against McArthur Wright.

County mails ballots and early voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Retired Marine gunnery sergeant, small business owner and former Soroptimist club president.

Where Shanese Risper stands: positions on the record

Campaign priorities1 sourced position

Candidate statement lists youth opportunities, responsible economic growth, resources for residents in need and disaster preparedness as priorities.
“Building a Stronger 29.”
Own statementDesert Trumpet · Aug 11, 2026

Rental housing1 sourced position

as reported by the Desert Trumpet; not a direct quote
Said the City should have a process residents can go to about landlords who are not doing the right thing, and she was not sure about registering long-term rentals.
Forum answerDesert Trumpet

Council ethics1 sourced position

as reported by the Desert Trumpet; not a direct quote
Said integrity should be at the heart of public service and was unsure what a code of ethics would look like for accountability.
Forum answerDesert Trumpet

Business permitting1 sourced position

Said the City should streamline approvals so projects do not take years.
“not take years and years to approve different projects”
Forum answerDesert Trumpet

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