Coachella Councilmember Denise Delgado Fires Back at Recall Petition, Blasts 'Political Faction'
Coachella City Councilmember Denise Delgado is defending herself against a recall petition, which she claims is a political attack. She highlighted her achievements, including leading efforts for a permanent citywide data center ban, which is set for a council vote on August 26, 2026. This ban is aimed at protecting the city's water supply and electrical grid, while the recall petition's signatures are currently being verified by Riverside County.
Coachella City Councilmember Denise Delgado has publicly addressed a formal recall effort against her and fellow Councilmember Yadira Perez, labeling it a strategic maneuver by a "political faction" rather than a grassroots movement. Speaking to NBC Palm Springs, Delgado defended her tenure, citing achievements such as generating over $13 million in net income for the city, expanding the Senior Center, and establishing environmental protections against industrial encroachment.
A key part of Delgado's defense highlights her push for a citywide permanent data center ban. This proposed ban, intended to protect Coachella's vulnerable water supply and electrical grid, is scheduled for a definitive vote by the full City Council on August 26, 2026. Proponents argue the restrictions on these resource-intensive facilities are crucial for the desert community.
Meanwhile, the recall petition has progressed to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. Election technicians are currently in the process of verifying signatures against active voter rolls to ascertain if the organizers have met the necessary threshold to trigger a special recall election.