Oct 11 to Oct 17, 2017 THIS WEEK! The official guide to Gay Palm Springs for 22 years.

THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis (Cont.)
Locally, Palm Springs is grappling with an
investigation by the Fair Political Practices
Commission based on mailings they have
done for the tax measure appearing on the
ballot in November. This news comes right
after former Mayor Pougnet, John Wessman
and his colleague, Mr. Meaney were
arraigned on bribery charges. I’m sure everyone
will be glad when the election is over in
two months. Once the new council is sworn
in all 5 members will have changed hands
since the FBI/IRS/DA raid on City Hall.
The PS Council is considering mandating
solar panels be installed on ALL new residential
construction and major remodels. I am
sure this will be controversial as well. While
good in theory, the Building Industry Association
and the Desert Valley Builder’s Assn
will, for sure, be in opposition due to the
increased cost that will be passed on to home
buyers. I am sure the Board of Realtors will
add their voice as well.
Cathedral City continues to look at the possibility
of a “sugar tax” on sugar sweetened
beverages. This measure will possibly go
on the 2018 November ballot and would
result in $2.5 million in revenue annually
that would go to recreation, health and wellness
programs. Over 47% of the children
in Cathedral City are obese. This measure
IF adopted by voters could go along way in
reducing that number.
That’s it for this week. Get of your bar stools
and asses and RESIST!!!
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