Hon. Jan C. Harnik

Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Phone: (760) 346-0611

Councilmember Jan C. Harnik was elected to the Palm Desert City Council in 2010 and has served three one-year terms as mayor. Recognizing the value of volunteerism and the increased quality of life it brings to our communities and to the volunteers, Jan is dedicated to volunteering and encouraging others to do so. She is currently on numerous boards, including the Riverside County Transportation Commission, where she serves as chair, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, among others. She also serves on the McCallum Theatre’s Board of Trustees and is co-president of the Girlfriend Factor, an organization dedicated to helping local disadvantaged women re-enter the workforce by providing grants for education.