The Cathedral City City Council approved a process at its Dec. 10, 2025, regular meeting to fill the District 3 seat left vacant by the passing of Councilmember Mark Carnevale on Nov. 16, 2025.
Residents interested in serving on the City Council are invited to submit a letter of interest by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025. Letters may be submitted by email, mail, or in person to the City Clerk’s Office:
City Clerk’s Office
- 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234
- Email: cityclerk@cathedralcity.gov
A special City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to interview applicants and appoint a new Councilmember to represent District 3.
To be eligible, applicants must be registered voters and residents of District 3. To verify your district, visit cathedralcity.gov/government/electoral-districts.
The appointed Councilmember will serve the remainder of Councilmember Carnevale’s term, which expires in November 2026.
Councilmember Carnevale was first elected in 2014 and served the community with distinction for more than a decade, including serving as Mayor twice. A Celebration of Life service honoring his legacy will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mary Pickford Theatre.
For questions about the application process, contact the City Clerk’s Department at 760-202-2445.
