JOSEPH
ERNDT FOR CITY COUNCIL
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A stronger tomorrow, together

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Better basics. Responsible government. Local opportunity & economic growth.

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Joseph Erndt
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Our City Has

EnormousPotential.

With our natural mineral water, our people, our location and a growing regional economy, Desert Hot Springs has the ingredients to become an even stronger place to live, work and visit.

A clean, safe and thriving Desert Hot Springs isn't just possible. It's within reach.

Meet Joe

Practical experience. A different perspective.

My background includes work in Desert Hot Springs hospitality and hotel and spa operations, construction and project management, business operations, digital marketing, and community and nonprofit work. That mix of experience gives me a practical perspective on projects, operations, budgets, service and the importance of following through.

Cleaner streets.Stronger neighborhoods.A brighter tomorrow.

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A city should feel cared for

Better Basics

Residents experience the condition of our streets, illegal dumping, neglected properties, drainage, pedestrian conditions, parks and the appearance of our neighborhoods every day.

Desert Hot Springs has made progress in public safety. We should build on that progress by making sure the city also feels cleaner, better maintained and easier to take pride in.

My approach is to set clear maintenance priorities, address recurring dumping and blight problems, track major infrastructure projects for cost and completion, and actively pursue regional, state and federal funding so local dollars can go further.

RoadsInfrastructureClean NeighborhoodsQuality of LifePride
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Clear priorities.Strong oversight.Measurable results.

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Spend carefully. Plan beyond the next budget

Responsible Government

Fiscal responsibility is not simply about spending less. It is about understanding what we are paying for, what results we are getting and what today's decisions will cost in the years ahead.

I want major expenditures tied to clear objectives, strong oversight of significant contracts and projects, competitive processes where appropriate, and decisions that consider both the immediate price and the long-term cost to taxpayers.

Responsible government also means strengthening the revenue side. Desert Hot Springs needs a broader, more resilient tax base through quality commercial growth, local sales-tax activity, hospitality and tourism so City services are less dependent on any one industry or revenue source.

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Local business.More opportunity.A distinctive city.

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Growth should make Desert Hot Springs better, not simply bigger

Local Opportunity & Economic Growth

Desert Hot Springs has assets most cities cannot recreate: natural mineral water, a spa and hospitality identity, available land, a downtown that is still taking shape and a location within one of California's major tourism regions.

The question is not simply, "What development can we get?" It is: "What kind of city do we want Desert Hot Springs to become?"

My approach is to understand what residents currently leave DHS to buy or experience elsewhere, identify where commercial and hospitality investment has the strongest potential, make the development process more predictable for quality projects, support local businesses and focus public investment where it can help unlock additional private investment.

Local BusinessJobsHospitalityDowntownExperiences
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Independent Research Project

DHS 2040

What could this city become?

Looking beyond the next election.

Desert Hot Springs is changing quickly, and some of the decisions being made today will shape the city for decades.

DHS 2040 is an independent research project I started to ask a bigger question:

What could Desert Hot Springs realistically become over the next 10 to 15 years?

The project looks at economic development, downtown, hospitality, extreme heat, shade, walkability, public spaces, infrastructure and the way people actually experience the city.

The goal is not to prove that I have all the answers already. It is to bring together research, outside expertise and local experience, test ideas honestly and identify practical opportunities that could make Desert Hot Springs a stronger place to live, work and visit.

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Economic Development Downtown Hospitality & Wellness Extreme Heat, Shade & Walkability Public Spaces Infrastructure

Your Voice Matters

City government should feel accessible

Many of the issues people encounter most directly are local: streets, development, neighborhood conditions, public spaces and how City dollars are spent.

I want residents to know how to reach me, know that their concerns have been heard and be able to find out what happened after they raised an issue.

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