Download this page in PDF formatDear Citizens of 29 Palms,
As stated in the Brown Act, ” In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that the public commissions, boards and councils and the other public agencies in this State exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly. The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created.”
It is my belief the Brown Act’s preamble is the mission statement for the City Council. My goal, as your representative, is to promote a city government that helps the people in the conduct of their business. As a part of the City Council, I will encourage a people first environment in the city. The City Council, as an elected body, can set the tone for City Hall with leadership that exemplifies a belief in serving the residents of 29.
Two common concerns in town are bringing in business and keeping local businesses open. No one person has the answer to these problems, but I believe the solutions are here. As a member of the council, I will work to identify the barriers that hinder a diverse business community and once identified, work as a team player to remove as many barriers as possible. A business friendly environment will benefit everyone in town.
Along with the privilege of serving the people, comes a responsibility to conduct business openly and honorably. Another responsibility is attending the meetings informed about the issues before the council. The people deserve a responsive and informed council.
The economy is on most people’s minds. Money is a limited resource and due diligence should be given to the financial decisions that come before the council. The city’s budget discussions should begin early in the fiscal year and include all council members and the public. As your representative, I will be responsive to the people’s priorities.
Twentynine’s greatest resource is its people. I am proud to be one of you and I appreciate your consideration in voting for me as your city council representative. Together, we can achieve a city government that is of the people, by the people, for the people.
Thank you for considering me for City Council.
cora4council.com
Hey Cora! Good luck with the election! Wish I could vote for you. I’m passing the word to our 29 Palms teachers and friends!
Thanks Claude
Thank you Cora for your statement — next up are Councilmen hopefuls Klink and Cole. Can you tell us about your accomplishments and your five year plan for 29, and why do you incumbent hopefuls want another four years?
Thinking about Cora’s two common concerns — bringing in business and keeping local businesses open and a willingness to identify the barriers that hinder a diverse business community — I think the 29 Chamber of Commerce needs to do more for its membership, and to be more of an advocate for its members.
For example, public safety in this town is going back in time 50 years. The Chamber is silent. The Chamber needs to be an autonomous organization, and not so married to city hall, so it has strong will to stand up to the city when it needs to be an advocate for its member businesses and investors.
That will call for the Chamber to place more emphases on the Chamber’s membership, and less emphases pandering to screwy city platforms.
A little off topic, I know, but it does, I think, address Cora’s concerns.
Branson,
Thank you for your concerns. Public safety is of concern to me as well. I appreciate our men and women that protect and serve and I support them in their effor of service to the community.
this should be a no brainer
just ask yourself
are you proud when you drive thru town?
do you approve of the current council forbidding new business in town?
How about the way they shut down an old business like the swap meet?
How do you feel about the council passing codes that make it illegal to work on your own cooler without a permit?
Oh and then ask do you approve of indebting the town 33 million bucks and its future for a new playhouse for the little radio guy?
Or how about the way the road department picks and chooses who gets their services?
enough
Too bad we can’t fire both incumbents