Cathedral City Council • District 5
Keep Cathedral City Moving Forward ▶️
Antonio Baciu is running to serve District 5 with accessible leadership, hands-on community experience, and a practical vision for safer neighborhoods, better infrastructure, better parks, and responsible growth.
Serving Panorama, La Pasada, Park David, Verano, and Rio Vista East.
20–40 hrs/week
dedicated to volunteer and city service
Meet Antonio
A lifetime of service, hospitality, and community connection.
Antonio grew up in a small Oregon city much like Cathedral City, where neighbors looked out for one another and people took pride in where they lived. After college, he built a career in business, operations, customer service, and more than two decades in hospitality.
Those experiences shaped his belief that strong communities are built through service, professionalism, accessibility, and care for others. Now fully retired, Antonio has the time and commitment to give District 5 his full attention.
Reconnecting with residents helps ensure every voice in District 5 is heard.
Priorities for District 5
Practical goals. Visible results. A city that works for residents.
Antonio’s campaign is focused on the issues Cathedral City residents talk about every day: housing, roads, public safety, parks, neighborhoods, and future-ready growth.
Housing Opportunities
Expand affordable housing and increase overall housing options so more residents can build a future in Cathedral City.
Roads & Infrastructure
Invest in better roads, essential infrastructure, and legacy projects including the Vista Chino Bridge and Ramon Bridge.
Public Safety
Strengthen fire, ambulance, and police services so neighborhoods remain safe, secure, and prepared.
Community Center
Move forward with a community center that serves residents of all ages and creates a stronger civic gathering place.
Local Economy
Attract and support new businesses, create jobs, and keep Cathedral City competitive along the I-10 corridor.
Animal Welfare
Expand free spay and neuter programs, vaccination clinics, and pet adoption events that support both animals and the families who care for them.
Proven Community Leadership
Antonio shows up, follows through, and helps make good ideas real.
Through city commissions, resident advocacy, and volunteer work, Antonio has helped grow free community programming, review city priorities, support Measure W, and advocate for neighborhoods impacted by short-term vacation rentals.
200
animals served after a first-year goal of 60
20+
awards and recognitions in three years
$4.5M
projected annual Measure W revenue for 2025–2026
Parks & Community Events
Helped expand free community programming including Yoga at the Amphitheater, Kids Summer Movies, and community events that bring residents together.
Finance Advisory Committee
Reviews city budgets and Measure W revenue to help ensure funds are spent as promised to voters.
Measure B & Measure W
Worked with residents to protect neighborhoods and actively supported Measure W investments in public safety, parks, and infrastructure.
Community in Motion
From park events to neighborhood conversations, Antonio believes leadership starts by being present.
Antonio’s campaign is rooted in the moments that bring Cathedral City together — park events, neighborhood conversations, volunteer service, and everyday opportunities to listen.
District 5 Focus
Neighborhoods deserve direct access to City Hall.
Antonio wants to bring back Council on Your Corner: bi-monthly, informal meetings with rotating Councilmembers and the City Manager so residents can ask questions, raise concerns, and stay informed.
- Panorama
- La Pasada
- Park David
- Verano
- Rio Vista East
District 5
Focused on fair investment, neighborhood safety, and resident access.
A Message from Antonio
A campaign built around listening, service, and moving Cathedral City forward.
Antonio is a 19 year resident running to give District 5 accessible, practical leadership rooted in service. His focus is simple: listen to residents, protect neighborhoods, invest in public safety and infrastructure, and help Cathedral City grow in a way that benefits the people who call it home.
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Building Cathedral City’s Future
Legacy projects that improve quality of life for generations.
Antonio supports advancing projects that connect residents, ease congestion, expand opportunity, and prepare Cathedral City for long-term growth.
Vista Chino Bridge
A critical project for District 5, improving access and reducing congestion.
North City Development
A 5,000-acre opportunity to plan housing, jobs, infrastructure, and responsible economic growth.
Commuter Rail
Expanded transportation options can help bring visitors and connect the Coachella Valley.
Term Limits
Clear limits can encourage fresh ideas, accountability, and continued progress.
Quick Answers
What voters are asking.
Clear answers help residents understand where Antonio stands, what this campaign is focused on, and how District 5 can stay connected to City Hall.
Is Antonio Baciu an incumbent?
No. Antonio is running as a non-incumbent candidate for Cathedral City Council District 5 with city commission experience, volunteer leadership, and community support.
What is Antonio’s main campaign message?
Antonio’s campaign message is Keep Cathedral City Moving Forward, with priorities including housing, infrastructure, public safety, parks, business growth, North City planning, and resident accessibility.
What neighborhoods are in Antonio’s District 5 focus?
The campaign highlights Panorama, La Pasada, Park David, Verano, and Rio Vista East as important District 5 neighborhoods.
Election 2026
Help elect Antonio Baciu for Cathedral City Council District 5.
Join the campaign to keep Cathedral City moving forward with experienced service, open communication, and practical leadership for District 5.