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 (17)(Public Safety)
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Updates
The city's contract budget for sheriff services reflects an increase to approximately $30.4 million to cover inflation, staffing, and technology.
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Transparency and Flock System
ALPR cameras were grant-funded; no new city cost reported.
Cal Fire Shade Tree Grant Program
Minimal potential supplemental revenue offset by administrative staff costs.
Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services Contract Transition
Not to exceed $200,000 annually funded through the opioid settlement fund.
Emergency Preparedness and Regional Coordination
Covered under existing operational and grant funding structures.
Holiday Mounted Police Patrols on El Paseo
Cost of $1,500 funded through budget reallocations.
Prop 64 Grant Award and Fire Station 102 Opening
Cannabis tax revenues are meeting budget projections, generating positive fund balances to support city operations.
Fire Station 33 Renovation and Fire Station 71 Reconstruction
Saves an estimated $4 to $7 million by avoiding separate temporary facility setups.
Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program Exploration
Initial funding and ongoing maintenance costs will be evaluated for future city budget consideration.
Tobacco Retailer Enforcement and Youth Access Prevention
Potential impact on local retailers selling restricted tobacco products.
Kratom Regulation and Public Testimony
Negligible impact on municipal revenues, with potential savings in law enforcement response costs.
Public Works Maintenance Service Enhancements
Initial net fiscal impact of approximately $17,000 in year one, yielding projected savings in subsequent years.
Traffic Safety, E-Bike Enforcement, and DUI Checkpoints
Absorbed within existing code enforcement and police services budgets.
Law Enforcement and Business Security
Unlawful Camping Regulations Update
Covered within existing police and code enforcement budgets.
Homeward Paws Pilot Pet Adoption Incentive Program
Funded using $32,000 in existing fiscal year cost savings.
Code of Conduct for Officials
None.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Quintanilla was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.