What is a “closed session”?
There has been a bit of discussions concerning “Closed Sessions”, and I figured it is about time that everyone had a bit of a period of instruction of what it all means. This is an extract from the F...
Author Archives: Carey Alderson
29 Palms: Your Development Code
Let me start my characterizing the relationship between the General Plan and the Development Code. The General Plan is a long-range policy document that looks at the future of the city. The Developme...
Senate Bill Allows Bars to stay open until 4am
Democratic Senator Mark Leno, representing the San Francisco area has introduced legislation, SB 635, which would give local communities across the state the option to expand the sale of alcohol by t...
The Idea of Project Phoenix and its Conceptual Form
The idea behind Project Phoenix seems to have changed since its conception. And well it should have. There was a small idea that blossomed or exploded depending out who you talk to. I will not explor...
Homework Assignment: Tribal Casinos
Before all the rumors start, I would like to address some facets and provide everyone with links and comments that would be useful for whatever side of the issue of a casino located on sovereign Indi...
29 Palms Council Candidate Carey Alderson clears the air
Alderson clears the air | Cactus Thorns Ok, I see that this stabbing will not go away. Colormesparkles09, (and everyone else) if for one instance I thought that my past would not be brought out, I wo...
Do you want to live in a “small town”?
As I digest all the posts by Cactus Thorns readers, sit at my favorite coffee spot in the mornings, listen to citizens take the stand at City Hall, and stand around the “water cooler” listening to pe...
Where is it in Twentynine Palms?
It is strange that the City of Twentynine Palms cannot provide for its citizens some of the similar things that our neighbor towns are in the works of providing. Like a youth sports park, they are pr...
Asking the tough questions of your future leaders
As the citizens of Twentynine Palms prepares to vote in November it is time to start thinking about what it is to be a member of the City Council of Twentynine Palms and what some of the real issues ...
Alderson announces run for Council
It is with excitement and the support of my family, friends, neighbors and colleagues that I announce my candidacy for City Council for the City of Twentynine Palms, California. As a citizen of the C...