Palm Springs Neighbor City May Drop Pride Recognition

NBC Palm Springs reports:

The city of Palm Desert may soon reconsider policies that formally recognize LGBTQ Pride Month, following a request made by Mayor Pro Tem Joe Pradeto [photo] during a recent city council meeting.

The discussion comes after the city displayed a banner in November in support of the LGBTQ community and Palm Springs Pride. During Thursday night’s meeting, three council members signaled support for revisiting the current resolution, saying the city should reconsider how it acknowledges specific groups.

Mayor Pro Tem Pradeto says his request is rooted in the belief that local government should avoid involvement in what he describes as residents’ private lives. He emphasized that focusing on differences can create division, while focusing on similarities can promote unity. According to Pradeto, some residents have expressed concerns that recognizing one group could be seen as favoring certain communities over others.

Read the full article. Palm Desert, population 53,000, is about 15 miles east of Palm Springs.

Palm Desert Council Considers Rescinding LGBTQ+ Pride Month Recognitionhttps://t.co/IVRNtLbpBu

— NBC Palm Springs (@NBCPalmSprings) December 13, 2025

Palm Desert could end hanging of banner at city hall during Pride https://t.co/EXwM21rKlc

— The Desert Sun (@MyDesert) December 14, 2025

Read my statement below on the proposal to cancel Pride Month in Palm Desert.

At a time when LGBTQ+ Americans face increasing attacks on their rights and dignity across the nation, our local leaders should stand for inclusion. pic.twitter.com/0YmPhNH3Gl

— Assemblymember Greg Wallis (@AsmWallis) December 13, 2025

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