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Ron deHarte talks about his decision to run for city council in Palm Springs
On Tuesday, Ron deHarte officially announced his intention to run for city council member in Palm Springs. He is running to represent District 3, which is currently represented by Geoff Kors. Last week, Kors announced he would not seek re-election. deHarte joined News Channel 3’s Peter Daut for an in-depth conversation about his decision to
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Geoff Kors speaks about his future when he leaves the Palm Springs City Council
Last week, Geoff Kors announced he would not be running for re-election in the Palm Springs City Council. Kors was first elected in 2015. He was re-elected in 2019 in the city’s first-ever district-based election. Kors spoke with News Channel 3’s Peter Daut about his future, the changes happening at the city council, and who
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Geoff Kors will not seek reelection to Palm Springs City Council
Geoff Kors will not seek a third term on the Palm Springs City Council in November. He made the announcement during Thursday’s city council meeting. “I wanted to make sure folks know that, I’ve had some people reach out who are interested in running,” Kors said. Kors represents District 3 of the city council, which
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Assemblyman Chad Mayes will not seek reelection, could impact congressional representation
On Monday, Assemblyman Chad Mayes (I-Yucca Valley) announced he will not be seeking reelection to serve a 5th term in the California State Assembly. Mayes tweeted “It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve the people of my district in the California legislature. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served.”
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Final maps for CA Congressional, Senate, Assembly, & BOE districts released
The 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) completed and approved final maps for the state’s Congressional, Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts. “We have reached the finish line for the people’s redistricting process in California. When voters approved the Voters FIRST Act, it created a monumental shift in this decennial process,” stated Commission Chair
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Dana Reed sworn-in as mayor of Indian Wells
Dana Reed is the new mayor of the city of Indian Wells. Reed was sworn in during Thursday’s city council meeting. He takes over for Richard Balocco, who received a plaque commemorating his time as mayor. Every December, the city council elects a mayor from its membership to serve as its presiding officer for a
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Steve Downs appointed to the Rancho Mirage City Council
Steve Downs is the newest member of the Rancho Mirage City Council. Downs will finish the term of Dana Hobart who resigned from the position last month. The term expires in Nov. 2022. On Tuesday, the city council interviewed over a dozen applicants to fill the position, including former Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon. Downs
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Rep. Ruiz planning run in new congressional district to encompass eastern Riverside County
Citing his Coachella roots, Congressman Ruiz first told News Channel 3 that he would run in the newly drawn congressional district that will include the eastern Coachella Valley, all of Imperial County, and parts of San Bernardino County. “I’ve decided, given I’ve grew up in Coachella, that’s where my roots are, I’m gonna run in
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Lisa Middleton sworn in as Palm Springs mayor; First transgender mayor in CA history
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Middleton has been sworn in as mayor of Palm Springs. Middleton was sworn in during Thursday’s city council meeting. She is now the third transgender individual to serve as the mayor of a United States city and the first transgender mayor in California history. She will serve a one-year term as
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Ernesto Gutierrez sworn in as mayor of Cathedral City
Ernesto Gutierrez is the new mayor of Cathedral City. Gutierrez was sworn-in during Wednesday’s city council meeting. He will serve a one-year term as the position rotates amongst city councilmembers. Gutierrez is a well-known community leader with a business background, including owning a local restaurant. He was first elected to the city council in November
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Palm Springs’ next mayor, Lisa Middleton, discusses her goals for the city
This week, Palm Springs is expected to swear in California’s first-ever transgender mayor. Lisa Middleton will also become the second transgender person to serve as the mayor of a United States city. She’ll be sworn in at Thursday’s council meeting. News Channel 3’s Peter Daut spoke with her about her new role and her goals for the
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Rancho Mirage City Council to interview residents on Dec. 14 to fill Dana Hobart’s seat
The Rancho Mirage City Council will appoint a city resident to fill former councilmember Dana Hobart’s seat. Hobart stepped down as councilmember last month. Hobart had been a member of the Rancho Mirage City Council since 2002. On Thursday, councilmembers voted unanimously to fill the position. The city council will interview potential candidates to finish
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Waymond Fermon becomes Indio’s new mayor
Waymond Fermon is officially the new mayor of the city of Indio. During Wednesday’s city council meeting, the title of mayor was rotated from Elaine Holmes to Fermon. The city of Indio rotates the position of mayor every year. Fermon is Indio’s 58th mayor but also the first-ever African American mayor in the city’s history.
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Rancho Mirage City Councilmember Dana Hobart issues resignation after 19 years
Rancho Mirage Councilmember G. Dana Hobart submitted his resignation on Thursday. City officials confirmed Hobart’s resignation will be effective on Friday, November 19, 2021. City officials did not list a reason behind his resignation. Hobart’s term was set to end on Nov. 2022. Gabe Codding, the city’s director of marketing, Mayor Ted Weill and Mayor Pro Tem
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Live coverage: Election night in America
It’s election day across the United States. ABC News Live will stream special election coverage live, beginning at 4:00 p.m. PT. This will include live results from the Virginia and New Jersey races, runoffs in Ohio, ballot proposals in Minneapolis and Texas. Plus, ABC News will provide context and analysis on other top news stories of the day. A live election results ticker will also be running on
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Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Middleton to run for State Senate
Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Middleton officially announced today that she will enter the race for state Senate. I’m thrilled today to announce my campaign for State Senate District 28. I’m running to make a difference in Sacramento and be an effective voice for #SD28 by bringing pragmatic, practical solutions that will improve the
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Recall Election: Riverside County votes to oust Gov. Newsom in close election
The results for the recall election in Riverside County have been certified. Governor Gavin Newsom won the election across the state in a landslide, but in Riverside County, he lost in a close election. The Registrar’s office released the final results for the county on Thursday. Times CastTotal Votes720,600 / 1,293,61155.70%YES362,958NO355,630Total Votes718,588 Riverside County was
Continue ReadingCalifornia recall price tag ‘could be’ more than $300M, secretary of state says, as experts call for reform
By Stephanie Sierra Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — California’s 2021 recall election is on track to be one of the most expensive to date — and the state has already spent close to $300 million of taxpayer money. Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber told ABC News parts of
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‘Recall Newsom’ campaign organizer from Rancho Mirage concedes defeat
Randy Economy from Rancho Mirage calls himself the face of the Recall Newsom campaign. A senior advisor to the movement, Economy said it was a hard-fought race, but conceded Tuesday night that Newsom successfully defended his position as governor. Nonetheless, he said the efforts made an impact. “Gov. Newsom has been successful tonight and I
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