Palm Springs’ new interim city manager Jim Vanderpool breaks silence on controversial exit from Anaheim

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Palm Springs has a new interim city manager, and tonight, he's breaking his silence in a News Channel 3 interview.

Jim Vanderpool brings decades of experience in local government, but his appointment comes with questions about his controversial departure from Anaheim.

Vanderpool sat down with News Channel 3's Peter Daut for his first public interview since leaving that city, and Peter asked him the tough questions about his judgment and transparency.

Statement from Anaheim City Councilmembers:

“Jim has been a dedicated public servant for decades in Orange County. His five years in Anaheim provided strong leadership as we set the foundation for development and growth. He provided excellent service with unwavering integrity and the highest ethical standards. We are profoundly grateful for his service to our community and wish him the very best in the City of Palm Springs.”

-Natalie Meeks

“While we were saddened by Jim’s departure, Palm Springs is fortunate to gain such an experienced City Manager of unmatched integrity and ethics. We are immensely grateful for his exceptional service to the City of Anaheim and wish him the very best.”

- Norma Kurtz