City Councilwoman Naomi Soto is set to be sworn in as mayor Wednesday evening, beginning a one-year term in the position that rotates among council members.
Her swearing-in will take place during the City Council meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Soto, a health-care executive, was elected to the five-member council in November 2024 to represent District 4. Councilman David Ready of District 5 will be sworn in as mayor pro tem, also a rotating position, succeeding Soto in that spot.
Outgoing Mayor Ron deHarte will deliver his final remarks as mayor during the meeting, but will continue to serve as councilman for District 3.
In addition to the swearing-in ceremony, Wednesday’s council’s agenda includes a resolution on a report for a proposed warehouse development on Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Trust Land; a general fund budget update; discussion of the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Desert Highland Park; and golf rates for Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort.
Wednesday night’s proceedings will also be broadcast on the city’s YouTube channel and on the city’s community television, channel 17.