KESQ Voter Guide: Scott Matas

• Occupation:
  • Mayor of Desert Hot Springs

• Relevant Experience:
  • Small Business Owner
  • Has been on the City Council since 2007
  • Active member of the Desert Hot Springs Rotary Club

• Personal Information:
  • Born and raised in Desert Hot Springs
  • Age: 48
  • Wife: Victoria
  • 5 children & 1 grandchild
  • 20-year volunteer with the Desert Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Company
  • Spent almost 20 years coaching and umpiring for Desert Hot Springs Little League

• Website:
  • scottmatas.com
• Social Media:
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

Matas has been the mayor of Desert Hot Springs since 2015. In 2018, he was re-elected to the position with 66.8% of the vote.

The mayor of Desert Hot Springs typically serves two-year terms, however, this will be the first mayor to be elected for a four-year term. In 2018, residents passed Measure V which extends to the term length but places a two-term limit for mayors.