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Council Clerk Photo 2023 BannerThe City of Perris is governed by four at-large council members and a directly elected Mayor. The City operates with a council-manager form of government, where the council appoints a City Manager who administers the daily operations of city government. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney who is responsible for advising the Council on legal issues affecting the city of Perris.

The Mayor appoints and the City Council ratifies members to the Planning Commission, as well as County and City Committees.

Meet the Mayor and City Council

Here are the current members of the Perris City Council. Simply select a councilmember to see more information about them. To learn more about government transparency and planning, see the Council Transparency page.

Rabb, David Starr

David Starr Rabb
  • Departments:Administration
  • Divisions:City Council
  • Title:Councilmember - Term Exp. 2026
  • Phone:(951) 943-6100
  • Email:

Fast Facts

  • Elected: Elected Council 2014

  • Term Expires: November 2026

  • Employment: Attorney

  • Education:
    • K-12, Perris public schools
    • Perris High School graduate
    • B.A., Stanford University
    • J.D., Stanford University

  • Military Service:
    • United States Navy Reserve
    • Active Duty: Fujairah Free Zone, United Arab Emirates

  • Hobbies: Running, studying American History, home improvement projects

Committee Appointments

  • Community Action Commission
  • Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority
  • East-West Corridor Committee
  • Riverside County Office on Aging Advisory Board
  • TUMF Zone Committee (alternate)

City Committee Appointments

  • Public Works
  • Senior Citizen Ad Hoc
  • Public Safety Ad Hoc
  • Economic Development Ad Hoc
  • Water Utility Ad Hoc
  • Professional Organizations
  • California State Bar
  • Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce

Community Involvement

  • Member, First Baptist Church of Perris
  • Member, Friends of the Perris Library
  • Keynote Speaker:
  • First Baptist Church of Perris Scholarship Banquet
  • Perris High National Honor Society Induction Ceremony;
  • Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church History Program
  • Stanford University Black Graduation
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