CITY OF PALM DESERT
List of Principal Officials as of June 30, 2025
City Council - Manager Form of Government
CITY COUNCIL
JAN C. HARNIK Mayor
EVAN TRUBEE Mayor Pro-Tempore
GINA NESTANDE Council Member JOE PRADETTO Council Member
KARINA QUINTANILLA Council Member
CITY ADMINISTRATION
CHRIS ESCOBEDO City Manager
Israh Shah City Attorney - Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Veronica Chavez Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Veronica Chavez Director of Finance/City Treasurer
PALM DESERT HOUSING AUTHORITY
CHRIS ESCOBEDO Executive Director
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CHRIS ESCOBEDO Executive Director