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Juan Rodriguez's avatar

Desert Trumpet take-away: "The challenge is finding the revenue to fund it in an environment full of uncertainty, where construction delays increase costs, a part of the construction workforce is under threat of deportation, and needed materials are likely subject to random tariffs." Excellent observation Cindy! We could save millions if this weren't California. Please don't blame them though!

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clyde kern's avatar

two things : $23 million+ for pets. and the tax paying residents paying real estate, sales, and numerous other taxes get nothing for their money. I think pet owners should bear the costs of pets not the general public, many of which don't own pets.

Passports : why would the city office with two employees want to take on the task of passport applications ?? they can't even provide service of town duties, but want to take on a FEDERAL duty ? The Post Office does the service now and is equipped to do that job efficiently, even taking the photo required.

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Roger Smith's avatar

That seems like an unrealistically large sum of money for pets, Marine population considered. And it doesn't even include tropical fish.

I'm inclined to think some illumination should be directed upon the cost I'm reading.

What numbers are we talking for these animals? I envision hordes of creatures running all over but an animal around town [those with four legs] is something I just don't see hence my question of why such a large cost.

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Susan Zakin's avatar

Is there any discussion of a REAL community center? Aqua aerobics at the Luckie Park pool? Yoga, Pilates, etc.?

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Cindy Bernard's avatar

No....

There are things offered through Parks and Rec - https://www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us/parks-recreation -- and a program/activity guide there.

Not a good unified schedule though....the best place to look is their instagram @29parksrecreation (I've done the Wednesday yoga, it's good!).

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Susan Zakin's avatar

Ah! I see. I might try one of the dance classes. But I really want water aerobics! Growing old. The pool is a nightmare either way all those kids in the summer.

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Cindy Bernard's avatar

Yes, I remember, I was one of them 60 years ago! I still haven't seen the rebuild. I really need to get down there and see the pool and the tennis court.

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Susan Zakin's avatar

Thanks.

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