Desert Health Care District Director, Zone 5, Short Term
Unofficial result: Won — Anyse Smith (Nonpartisan)
Source: voteinfo.net
What does this office do?
- Overseeing the public hospital or health district's budget and property tax
- Deciding which clinics and services the district funds
- Hiring and overseeing the administrator who runs the district
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction
Candidates:
Anyse Smith
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Anyse Smith, a Palm Desert attorney with a nonprofit that serves unhoused people, was appointed to the Desert Healthcare District board in January 2026. She says she wants to expand access to health programs and services, especially for disadvantaged communities.
Desiree Wallis
LostNonpartisan
Desiree Wallis is a teacher. We found no campaign website or published statement of her background or goals.
Sources: voteinfo.net2