ACCOMPLISHMENTS & FUTURE GOALS
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"GINA MAY NESTANDE AND FAMILY at the Annual Palm Desert Turkey Trot" benefiting Martha's Kitchen
Supporting our Businesses
Supporting our Farmers
Still an avid runner, Gina in her youth
With Council member Sabby Jonathan who has endorsed Gina participating in the 5k cancer run in Palm Desert last year.
We have achieved so much in the last 4 years, securing Palm Desert's economic future and protecting our residents. I want to continue implementing the City's Strategic Plan and Vision for Palm Desert.
Councilwoman Gina Nestande with community leaders seeing progress along San Pablo
SERVING ON THE ECONOMIC SUB-COMMITTEE
Palm Desert depends on hotel and sales tax for its main source of revenue. Serving on the Economic Sub-Committee it is critical to identify & support:
Unique offerings like the Acrisure Arena, Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert Aquatic Center, and reimagining the Palm Desert Mall that encourages visitors and residents to shop, stay, and enjoy Palm Desert
Analyzing data & strategizing for potential national and regional business recruitment for the Palm Desert Mall, El Paseo, and our North Sphere
Ensuring a Balanced Budget & Maintaining the Quality of Life our residents expect
BROADBAND PLAN - A work in progress to enhance connectivity for businesses and residents
The Internet is considered essential public infrastructure, comparable to electricity, water, and transportation.
Economic Development: Improved broadband services are vital for economic development.
Overview of Completed Tasks
Resident & Business Survey
Market Assessment
Stakeholder Engagement
Asset Inventory
Establish Community Broadband Vision
Next Steps
The Economic Development Department & our Council will be reviewing proposals in quarter four, 2024. Upgraded broadband networks should start in mid-2025.
HOUSING
"As a real estate broker, I understand the real estate market and the need for housing. It is vital to get community input to help ensure projects complement existing neighborhoods, local zoning ordinances, and State law while addressing our unprecedented housing shortage and affordability challenges".
“Councilwoman Nestande has an unmatched commitment and passion for representing every resident of Palm Desert – no matter their social or economic status. She believes in family and is a strong business leader who knows how to create and sustain a thriving economy and provide safe, affordable housing to our local working families and seniors. Her priority is on the wellbeing of Palm Desert residents and increasing the quality of life through building a resilient community environment that everyone can call home.”
DAN HORN
PRESIDENT
PALM COMMUNITIES
SERVING ON CVAG'S ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
“I am dedicated to enhancing our beautiful Desert community and addressing air quality issues brought on by Hurricane Hillary and the energy needs in our region".
Our City has been installing recycled palm mulch ground cover to minimize sand build up and blowing sand - Public Works on call during wind storms
Coordination efforts with South Coast Air Quality District, State, & Federal organizations
Working on Salton Sea environmental issues
Collaborating with So Cal Edison, IID, and alternative energy companies to meet the energy needs of our community
Cal State University - Palm Desert Campus
“The foundation for a vibrant economy and quality of life is good educational opportunities that help to diversify the local economy". As a former teacher and parent, advocating for a stand-alone California University Palm Desert campus with an expanded degree program continues to be a top priority.
Cal State University - Palm Desert Campus:
FUTURE RENDERING OF UNIVERSITY PALM DESERT CAMPUS:
North Sphere & University Park Town Center
We must continue to address our unique needs in North Palm Desert:
Dust Mitigation & Air Quality
Review and address relevant zoning ordinances for housing and commercial construction
Ensure quality housing for all, including retirees, our workforce professionals, teachers, and first responders
Work with the Cultural Arts Committee to commission Art Sculptures located in the medians
Beautify our public areas with drought tolerant landscaping
Develop a town center with commercial uses
REGIONAL & COMMUNITY PARK
The North Sphere Regional & Community Parks acquired funds from the Proposition 68, also known as State of California Parks and Water Bond 2018 which aims to create financial resources for parks.