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La Quinta Election

Linda Evans

Occupation: Mayor / Businesswoman Relevant Experience: Elected mayor in 2014 Served on the La Quinta city council since 2009 Worked in the healthcare industry for thirty years, spending the last 23 years in hospital administration Personal Information: California native Works as Chief Strategy Officer of Community Advocacy for the Desert Care Network, which comprises Desert

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Robert F. Sylk

Occupation: Businessman & Philanthropist Relevant Experience: Boardmember for the Jewish National Fund’s Palm Springs area for 12 years Over 40 years of management, gaming, casino marketing and table game experience Former Member of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce Personal Information: Originally from Philadelphia Ran for mayor in 2010, 2012, 2020, and 2022.  He also

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Kathleen Fitzpatrick

Occupation: Councilmember Relevant Experience: La Quinta councilmember since 2016 33+ year career in the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks Public service in the city dates back to 2007 Personal Information: Massachusetts native La Quinta resident since 2006 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from UC Berkeley Social Media Website Facebook

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Steve Sanchez

Occupation: Councilmember Relevant Experience: Councilmember since 2016 Served in numerous roles in the city, including Mayor Pro Tem Served on boards of many local non-profit organizations such as Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Desert Personal Information: Served in the United States Marine Corps Coachella Valley resident since 2004 2018 Veteran of the Year

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Joe Johnson

Occupation: Mediator Relevant Experience: First ran for City Council in 2016 Commissioner of the Housing Commission Former investigator at Los Angeles County Consumer Affairs Personal Information: Full-time La Quinta resident since 2011 Juris Doctor from So Cal Institute of Law Designed and taught the Los Angeles County Mediation training program. Social Media Website

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