A $125 million investment in the highly anticipated renovation and expansion of the Palm Springs Convention Center

Approved the Airport Master Plan this past January, initiating a substantial modernization effort for the Palm Springs International Airport.

Measure J funding this past year supported $6 million for street paving and slurry seal work. We have now completed 113 miles of citywide street paving, $4.7 million in public park improvements for recreation fields and LED lighting, and $2.5 million toward the expansion of pickleball courts at DeMuth Park.

Groundbreaking occurred in 2025 for Park Improvements totaling $5.1 million to build 22 new pickleball courts at DeMuth Park

Three updated playgrounds opened in 2025, and several more are coming.

The $450 million investment in the COD West Campus is under construction. The 167,000-square-foot campus is slated for completion in late 2027

Continued downtown development, including the opening of the Thompson Hotel and the Plaza Theatre entertainment and cultural center, officially reopened following a monumental $34 million restoration

The Palm Springs Library $30–$45 million, 18–36-month renovation began in August 2025

Active planning for a new Fire Station #1 and modernization of Stations #3 and #5 is underway. Funding is anticipated to be secured in 2026.

Completion of a comprehensive parks master plan, economic development framework, and processed key revisions to the General Plan/Housing Element to meet state requirements and address community needs

Grant Oversight Reforms to ensure transparency, the city implemented new, strict eligibility criteria and a reimbursement-based process for any community grants exceeding $75,000.

The council approved $1 million to continue the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program, which has prevented evictions for nearly 100 households.

We’ve launched a police drone program and expanded our tech infrastructure with a new state-of-the-art police command center

We now have 62 flock ALPR cameras targeting high-crime areas. These cameras instantly identify stolen vehicles, wanted suspects, and missing persons, and are a significant support tool for the police department

The Palm Springs Police Department officially opened its new downtown substation, a dedicated, centralized hub for public safety.

Through prevention, enforcement, technology, and community partnerships, the Palm Springs Police Department achieved a 17% reduction in crime last year.

We’ve hired 21 new firefighters, allowing us to fully staff every engine in the city with four personnel, enhancing community protection and firefighter safety.

To modernize our fleet, we've purchased six new fire engines and one ladder truck, with the first two arriving just last week.

With city council support, we installed 40 bright red banners downtown featuring a heart with the Canadian flag and the message “Palm Springs loves Canada.” The banners were a symbolic gesture to reaffirm the city’s welcoming spirit and valued friendship with Canadian visitors. The campaign proved highly successful, generating positive sentiment and widespread media attention. In total, the effort reached an estimated 1.85 billion people worldwide across digital and traditional media, reinforcing Palm Springs’ reputation as a warm and inclusive destination amid uncertain international relations.

Council approved or installed several art projects.

• Blue Belly Crab, Yellow Warbler, and A Dancing Rhino by Delos Van Earl, on W Chino Dr

• Pride Monument, Morris Kight Memorial, and LGBTQ Service Member marker, and a Peace Pole in Frances Stevens Park

• Popsicles In Sunrise Park

• Spegody in Baristo Park

• Artscape in The Park installations at Baristo, Desert Highland, Gateway, and Victoria Park

• Temporary installation of Deriva Floral in the downtown park

The Monarch Apartments and Vista Sunrise 2, Aloe Palm Springs, opened, and an additional 150 affordable housing units off of Gene Autry are moving through the approval process.

San Rafael Apartments (115 units), West San Rafael Drive Project (82 units), and six single-family affordable units are planned at Desert Highland Gateway Estates

The business community and residents are credited with voting for the removal of the sunset clause for the Measure J sales tax

Opened the new navigation center to address homelessness

Approved a $5.91 million cash settlement for former residents of Section 14.