Yucca Valley Town Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Rick Denison
Candidate for Town Council District 5 (incumbent)
Rick Denison, the incumbent, is running for Yucca Valley Town Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Dion Antic.
County may begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired fire department battalion chief and Yucca Valley councilmember since 2014. He represents the Town on the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Retired Fire Department Battalion Chief
- Campaign website
- reelectdenison.com
Dion Antic is challenging Rick Denison, the only contested Town Council race this year. Hi-Desert Star
Where Rick Denison stands: positions on the record
Election cancellation1 sourced position
Voted yes to cancel the District 1 and District 3 elections and appoint the sole nominees (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteYucca Valley Town Council minutes, August 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026
Walmart fuel station1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the conditional use permit for a six-pump fuel station at the Walmart site on Twentynine Palms Highway (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteYucca Valley Town Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes to adopt the fiscal years 2026-28 budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteYucca Valley Town Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
Public safety contract1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the FY 2026-27 amendment to the Sheriff's Department contract, $7,435,821 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteYucca Valley Town Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026
Measure Y partnership funding1 sourced position
Voted yes to allocate $298,300 in FY2026-28 Measure Y partnership funds to the recommended applicants (passed 4-0 with 1 recusal, May 2026).
Council voteYucca Valley Town Council minutes, May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
Public safety and roads1 sourced position
Candidate statement lists strengthening public safety, improving roads and infrastructure, and maintaining a balanced budget as goals.
“strengthen public safety, improve roads and infrastructure, and enhance residents’ activities while maintaining a balanced budget”
Own statementDesert Trumpet · Aug 11, 2026
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