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Desert Sun 5/19 – COD alleges PMPB violating political transparency
The Desert Sun announced an attorney for College of the Desert accused a local activist group of violating California’s Political Reform Act by sending out flyers and promoting social media ads critical of board trustees and raising questions about how the college is spending bond money, without disclosing who is funding the mailers and ads. Read more
City of PS Letter to Dr. Garcia 12/17
Mayor Lisa Middleton responds to College of the Desert President Dr. Martha Garcia regarding feasibility study for West Valley Campus
Desert Sun Commentary 2/8 – College of the Desert trustees’ secrecy suggests a hidden agenda
Why is it necessary to hire an outside public relations firm if you are doing a good job in a transparent fashion? Why put forward a toothless resolution of support for a West Valley campus if you actually plan to build it as promised, planned and funded? It seems clear that the three trustees are…
Friday, October 7th at 9a – A Special Zoom Meeting to discuss two studies for the West Valley Campus and more
On Friday, Oct. 7, the College of the Desert Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to compare two studies related to the West Valley Campus, one from their independent consultant — and one study from Visit Greater Palm Springs. The Board will also vote on a construction contract for the Cathedral City automotive…
The Palm Springs Post 2/17 – COD trustees go back to drawing board for planned Palm Springs campus
New designs are expected to take months and may still leave half the 27-acre site undeveloped. When and if a second phase will be developed on the remainder of the land remains unclear. Driving the news: During a regular meeting Thursday morning, the Board narrowly voted to move forward with a plan proposed by Trustee Joel…
KESQ 9/13 – Northern Palm Springs residents, local leaders discuss COD’s West Valley campus
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