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PALMDALE, CA — Since 2022, the City of Palmdale has used a rotating, council‑selected mayoral system, replacing the long‑standing practice of electing a mayor directly. The shift happened quietly during the city’s transition to district‑based elections, and it continues to generate confusion, frustration, and organized opposition among residents. Palmdale City Council Chamber A Major Change With Minimal Public Awareness Palmdale’s current mayor is not elected by voters. Inste

Lancaster, CA — Mayor R. Rex Parris has floated a new and politically charged proposal: implementing term limits for future Lancaster mayors. The idea, which surfaced amid ongoing scrutiny of his long tenure and recent controversies, has triggered a wave of reaction across the Antelope Valley’s political and civic landscape. City of Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris.