Daniels – One City Manager Examined
One city manager who always seems to escape the consequences is up for review by a city council that could be taking a steps towards retaking control of the city
The last city council meeting announced an important leadership shift as mayor Parks was defeated by council members Betts, Sanchez and Pye.
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Opinion by Margo Sturges Yucca Valley, CA – Hi-Desert Water District (HDWD) Chief Financial Officer/Assistant General Manager (CFO/AGM) Frank Luckino made sure his deficit budget stuffed more stockings of the staff of the HDWD – including his own – with merit raises of 3.5% plus a 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase. As reported on [...]
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Cronyism is partiality to long-standing friends, especially by appointing them to positions of authority, regardless of their qualifications.
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The performance by a public official of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law; wrongdoing (used especially of an act in violation of a public trust.
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“Now that I know what Baker did I wouldn’t have voted for him but…now I’m stuck.” This civil liberties violation
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Living in the East Coachella Valley is becoming more and more difficult. Among the many issues we face, the odor problem with Western Environmental Inc., and other environmental concerns that continue to plague the city are chief among them. The silver lining in all this is that as a result of these environmental hazards, community [...]
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Mayor Yvonne Parks of Desert Hot Springs has gone vocal on the issue of redevelopment agencies in California, issuing a press release condemning the State legislature for voting to kill redevelopment agencies. Cities rely on redevelopment agency funds for many civic programs. In Desert Hot Springs, for example, it paved over 30 miles of new [...]
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Guest editorial by Eduardo Guevara When you think of the Coachella Valley, immediately what comes to mind? The internationally recognized event known as the Coachella Music Festival? The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival that Indio hosts each year? The magnificent golf courses and country clubs located in Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Rancho [...]
Continue reading …Seeking Docs of How City Lost Millions A vast number of city documents are held secret by the city of Desert Hot Springs. We asked to view these documents and the answer was a very loud NO! It is no small matter. We believe these documents explain the loss of millions of dollars of public [...]
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