# Palm Springs municipal leadership transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/palm-springs-municipal-leadership-transitions
> Updated: 2026-09-08T21:42:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Palm Springs is undergoing leadership transitions within its municipal administration and law enforcement departments.

In late August 2026, the city announced that Deputy Police Chief Kyle Stjerne would succeed Andy Mills as the new Chief of Police. Stjerne, a 24-year veteran of the department who previously managed day-to-day operations and a $46 million budget, was scheduled to take office on September 6 following Mills’ retirement.

By early September, Kyle Stjerne was officially sworn in as Chief. During this period, City Manager Scott Stiles also announced his retirement, effective November 1. Stiles’ tenure included managing $50 million in bridge funding following Tropical Storm Hilary in 2023 and overseeing the opening of the city’s navigation center.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Palm Springs announces leadership changes in city management and police

Palm Springs announces major leadership changes as City Manager Scott Stiles prepares to retire in November and Kyle Stjerne is sworn in as the new Chief of Police.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/palm-springs-announces-leadership-changes-in-city-management-and-police

### 2026-08-31: Kyle Stjerne named new Palm Springs Police Chief

Deputy Police Chief Kyle Stjerne has been named the next Chief of Police for Palm Springs, succeeding retiring Chief Andy Mills on Sept. 6.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyle-stjerne-named-new-palm-springs-police-chief

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