District 1 Council Member· 2024-2028
Karina Quintanilla
Palm Desert
About
Karina Quintanilla's platform centers on fair representation, civic engagement, and equity, notably demonstrated by her legal efforts to establish voting districts in Palm Desert to give underrepresented communities a voice.
Campaign promises (1)
- transparencyKarina Quintanilla advocated for and pursued the creation of voting districts in Palm Desert to ensure fair representation.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 27
- Total speaking time
- 2:49:54
- Avg per meeting
- 6:18
- Segments
- 2215
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
Municipal Artificial Intelligence Policy
Operational integration managed within existing staffing and administrative budgets.
Southern California Edison Power Outages and Grid Reliability
Palm Desert will advance $5.6 million using former RDA bond funds, which will be fully reimbursed by property owners via a Community Facilities District.
Joslyn Center Financial and Operational Oversight
The recent fundraising event generated approximately $100,000 in net revenue.
Local Pharmacy Regulatory Burdens
None to the city.
2026 Independence Day Celebration & 2027 Aerial Display Planning
Traditional fireworks cost between $55,000 and $65,000, while a drone show would range from $75,000 to $90,000.
City Logo Codification and City Seal Redesign
Negligible administrative costs for code updates.
Pride event controversy
It's unclear if this controversy is directly costing the city money, but it's definitely hurting its image.
LGBTQ+ Pride event
This event is a huge win for local businesses, bringing in cash and boosting the economy!
autism certification
The training is already in place, so your tax dollars aren't taking a sudden hit for this rollout.
EV charging program privatization
The city may save on operating costs, but EV drivers could face different—possibly higher—prices set by private operators.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Quintanilla was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Review of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Program Consistency with General Plan
REVIEW THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH, AND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Recommendation
Finance Director's Report for General Fund and Measure G
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.