Felipe Ortiz
Candidate for City Council Member, Indio, District 4 · Legislative Aide / Businessman
Marine Corps veteran born in Colombia who moved to the United States at 17. He enlisted in 2016, rose to corporal and was honorably discharged in 2020. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and master's degrees in political psychology and in leadership and management from Arizona State University. He previously worked at the Social Security Administration and works in the California State Assembly. He is Vice Chair of the Indio Planning Commission, a trustee of the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, and a member of the Indio Sunrise Rotary Club.
Campaign priorities per ortizforindio.com: attainable housing, public safety and code enforcement, fiscal discipline, I-10 interchange funding, energy infrastructure.
On the issues
- Housing & Homelessness
Wants more attainable homes such as starter homes, townhomes and condos, with zoning that encourages homeownership.
“Indio is building too many high-priced homes and apartments.”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Wants better coordination with the Indio Police Department, faster response times, better lighting and proactive code enforcement.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Favors strong reserves, careful spending and limiting reliance on bond measures.
“Fiscal discipline is how we keep the public's trust.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Wants to accelerate funding for the Monroe Street and Jackson Street I-10 interchanges in coordination with Caltrans and regional agencies.
“we can't plan for more homes and businesses without planning for traffic”
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Wants power infrastructure and substation projects kept on schedule and within budget to match growth.
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to support small businesses by reducing regulatory burdens and building on the city's Business Connect program.
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