We’ve had another productive year. We held a candidate’s forum with outstanding women candidates, including one who was running for a national office. We endorsed candidates throughout the valley who were successful in their elections. These included the Mayor of Cathedral City, Kathy DeRosa, Palm Desert City Council member Cindy Finerty, and Palm Springs School Board Trustee, Shari Stewart. Sonja Martin had a strong showing and came very close to winning a seat on the Board of Education for Desert Sands Unified School District.

Now is a crucial time for us as our local cities, schools, and other public facilities face financial uncertainty. We are asking for your continued support so that we can help women get elected to critical offices in our valley. Your donation will be used in our war chest to underwrite our website, and to mentor and support women endorsed by WPAN.