Episode 12: State of the City Series - Council Member John Peña

The State of the City series includes weekly podcasts with Mayor & City Council members discussing why they love La Quinta. We get into how each of them arrived to LQ, what future projects they are excited to see, and what makes La Quinta the Gem of the Desert. This is a great way to get to know your Mayor & Council.

State of the City is on Wednesday, November 19 at La Quinta Resort & Spa. For more information or to register visit: https://gcvcc.org/event/2025-la-quinta-state-of-the-city/

Episode 11 - State of the City Series: Council Member Kathleen Fitzpatrick 

The State of the City series includes weekly podcasts with Mayor & City Council members discussing why they love La Quinta. We get into how each of them arrived to LQ, what future projects they are excited to see, and what makes La Quinta the Gem of the Desert.

This is a great way to get to know your Mayor & Council.

State of the City is on Wednesday, November 19 at La Quinta Resort & Spa. For more information or to register visit: https://gcvcc.org/event/2025-la-quinta-state-of-the-city/

Episode 10: State of the City Series - Mayor Pro Tem McGarrey 

The State of the City series includes weekly podcasts with Mayor & City Council members discussing why they love La Quinta.

We get into how each of them arrived to LQ, what future projects they are excited to see, and what makes La Quinta the Gem of the Desert.

This is a great way to get to know your Mayor & Council.

State of the City is on Wednesday, November 19 at La Quinta Resort & Spa. For more information or to register visit: https://gcvcc.org/event/2025-la-quinta-state-of-the-city/

Episode 9: State of the City Series
Mayor Linda Evans

The State of the City series includes weekly podcasts with Mayor & City Council members discussing why they love La Quinta. We get into how each of them arrived to LQ, what future projects they are excited to see, and what makes La Quinta the Gem of the Desert.

This is a great way to get to know your Mayor & Council.

State of the City is happening Wednesday, November 19. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: https://gcvcc.org/event/2025-la-quinta-state-of-the-city/

October's podcast talks all things X Park!
Special guest: Victor Delgado, Facilities Manager

We discuss how the X Park design came to be with the help of the skating community, what connection it has to the Olympics, how residents can enjoy the X Park, and why famous athletes love to come and experience the X Park themselves.

This month's podcast features: Ben Dobbs, Executive Director of PGA WEST and The Citrus Club

We will be discussing:

• Golf, golf, and more golf
• Amenities at PGA WEST
• Amazing places to eat
• How La Quinta residents can come and be part of PGA WEST

Fire Prevention and Safety
Guest: Richard Tovar, Cal Fire Division Chief Riverside County

We will be discussing the following: 

• Common causes of residential fires

• Simple steps every household should take to improve fire safety

• What services does our local fire department offer beyond emergency responsiveness

• And more!

 Resource links:

www.firewise.org

www.rvcfire.org

The July Podcast will discuss the City's Art in Public Places Program and feature Michael Calderon, Senior Management Analyst.

We will discuss:
What is the Art in Public Places Program
How is Art purchased and funded in the City
Why is Art important in La Quinta

For more information on Art in Public Places, please visit: www.playinlaquinta.com/art-fifth 

Episode 4: Join Finance Director, Claudia Martinez-Siqueiros, as she discusses the City of La Quinta's Budget Process.

Learn how the City:

• Prepares for a new fiscal year,
• How the City manages audits,
• How projects are funded and more.

Budget information can be found by visiting: www.laquintaca.gov/2526budget 

This month, we're diving into the Highway 111 Corridor Plan with Danny Castro, Design & Development Director. 

• Learn about the City's vision for Highway 111 in La Quinta
• What it means for businesses along the corridor
• What the community can expect in the long run
• How community input shapes the future of 111

Watch now and stay informed about the future of La Quinta's Highway 111

Episode 2 -Features Public Works Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney who will discuss the upcoming Highway 111 Pavement Project. Bryan will discuss the process of how the project timeline was determined, how the project was paid for, and what the community can expect during the pavement process. 

Episode One features the City's Marketing Manager/Public Information Officer, Marcie Graham and  Gilbert Villalpando, Director of the Business Unit to discuss why the City is starting a podcast, the importance of transparency, and why the City wants to continue to strengthen its connection to the community.