Newsletter #4, May 22, 2022
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Newsletter #4, May 22, 2022
LAFCO and District 1 in depth, Reports on Planning, Council, Wonder Inn and STVHRs plus a guide on running for City Council and a few questions about affordable housing
Good Morning Readers!
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Short takes and updates:
LAFCO REPORT SUPPORTS COLLABORATION -- NOT CONSOLIDATION
City's search for water savings by taking over Water District evaporates
The City's hoped-for cost savings didn't pan out in the LAFCO Service Review. Back in September 2021, when Twentynine Palms requested that LAFCO review the City itself, TPWD (Twentynine Palms Water District) and Twentynine Palms Public…
OPINON: HOUSING AFFORDABLE & OTHERWISE
It's wonderful that the City of Twentynine Palms is earnestly pursuing this 100-unit affordable housing project near City Hall.
But here at Desert Trumpet we have a few questions…
WONDER VALLEY COMMUNITY GALVANIZES SUPPORT TO OPPOSE WONDER INN RESORT
Resident concerns include traffic, water use, light pollution and habitat destruction
Since the revelation of plans to develop a 25 acre resort/wellness center termed “Wonder Inn” at the site of the “Pink Building” on Amboy Road at Gammel Road, long term residents of Wonder Valley have organized under the StopWonderInn.org…
HOW TO RUN FOR CITY COUNCIL
Our guide to the forms required to run for office in 29 Palms
Thinking of running for City Council? Getting ready to knock on doors, hang out at the farmer’s market, speak to service clubs and work on your Facebook page and Instagram account? In addition to the public aspects of campaigning for office…
COUNCIL DISTRICT OF THE MONTH: DISTRICT 1
A quirky bookstore, rock formations and a meditation retreat are highlights of the City's largest Council District
When asked the simple question, “Which City Council district do you live in?” the majority of Twentynine Palms residents will say they do not know. One of the main reasons attributed to this includes the fact that the official map of City Council…