The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) invites residents, business owners and community members to a series of City Council Candidates Forums ahead of the November 2026 election. Covering five Coachella Valley cities, these free, public forums will let residents hear directly from candidates about the issues affecting their communities. A La Quinta candidates forum was held on October 14.
The forums will follow a moderated question-and-answer format, allowing candidates to share their perspectives, priorities and plans for their respective cities.
Upcoming Candidate Forums:
- Coachella & Indio – Tuesday, October 20, 5:00–6:30 p.m.
In person at Spotlight 29 Casino, with a live stream. The evening begins with a Meet the Candidates opportunity, including light food and refreshments, followed by separate forums for Coachella and Indio. - Indian Wells – Thursday, October 22, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Virtual forum streamed live on the GCVCC YouTube channel. - Desert Hot Springs – Friday, October 23, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Virtual forum streamed live on the GCVCC YouTube channel. - Cathedral City – Saturday, October 24, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Virtual forum streamed live on the GCVCC YouTube channel.
The Coachella & Indio, Indian Wells, Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City forums will be moderated by Bob Marra, CEO/Publisher of GPS Business Insider and GPS Market Intel.
As part of its commitment to civic engagement and an informed business community, the GCVCC encourages residents to take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about the candidates seeking to represent them.
All forums are free and open to the public. For additional details, including participation and livestream information, click the individual event links above.
Editor’s note: The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates or political campaigns. Any candidate endorsements associated with the Chamber are made solely by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber PAC (GCVC PAC), a separate political action committee. GPS Business Insider and GPS Market Intel do not endorse candidates for any political campaigns.
