Endorsements
Donna Griffith Mayor/Council Member, Ret.
Mary Roche Mayor/Council Member, Ret.
Linda Blank Indian Wells Preservation Foundation President
Bruce Whitman Mayor, Council Member
Ginny Whitman Indian Wells Preservation Foundation Secretary
Brian Penna Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Sanders Mayor, Council Member
Ty Peabody Mayor/Council Member, Ret.
Rob Bernheimer Mayor/Council Member, Ret.
Julie Bornstein Former Assembly Member
Ken Welch Planning Commission Chair
Larry Bouffard Planning Commissioner, HOA President
Glenn Schubert Former Planning Commissioner
Marcie Maxwell Golf Resort Advisory Committee, HOA Board Member
Bob Reeder Retired Airline Executive, HOA Board Member
Sarah Crosby HOA President
Catherine Cody Author, Daughter of Architect William F. Cody
Maria Molina
Elaine Brink
Scotty Brink
Michael Colaneri
Michael Copani
Lorna Curtis
Carol Kent
*Endorsements represent individual support and do not represent an organizational endorsement
From Community Leaders
“I heartily endorse Karlyn Neel for Indian Wells City Council and urge you to vote for her on November 3. Karlyn has a positive vision for Indian Wells and the demonstrated ability to follow through. Karlyn is committed to the best interests of the residents of Indian Wells,
which I feel is the single most important qualification for a Council Member.”
Bruce Whitman
Mayor, Council Member
“Karlyn for City Council. The “right" woman for the job. Crucial criteria: Experienced design and marketing executive. Technology-adept team leader. Perfect balance between talent/tenacity. Sage iconic home steward and City preservationist. Seven year resident and dedicated community contributor!
VOTE Karlyn Neel for Council.”
Linda Blank
IWPF, President
"I have know Karlyn Neel since she moved to Indian Wells and found her to be intelligent, charming and genuinely concerned about the well being of our city. Her background in business, design and city planning more than qualify her for a position on the Indian Wells City Council. She will bring a fresh perspective and youthful energy to the table that will enhance the performance of the council and add to our city’s already abundant success."
Larry Bouffard
Planning Comissioner, HOA President
"Karlyn is an accomplished leader whose business acumen and experience will benefit Indian Wells on Day One. Having served as a commissioner in a much larger city, she is already comfortable with the give-and-take required to build consensus. Furthermore, she is well-accustomed to public meetings, which can often take time for new council members to navigate."
Ken Welch
Planning Commission Chair
"It is my privilege to offer my wholehearted endorsement of Karlyn for City Council. She is a person of integrity, sound judgment, and unwavering dedication to public service. Karlyn brings a fresh perspective, a collaborative approach to problem-solving, and a genuine commitment to ensuring that every resident's voice is heard, respected, and thoughtfully considered."
Glenn Schubert
Former Planning Commissioner
“I certainly endorse Karlyn Neel for City Council. Karlyn is proactive and resourceful at making things happen. I know of her success with getting the William Cody designed house at 75-900 Fairway Drive, Indian Wells, listed with the California State Office of Historic Preservation and the National Register of Historic Places.”
Catherine Cody
Author, Daughter of William F. Cody