Desert Sun 2/22 – Palm Springs attorney: College of the Desert is violating California transparency law

The City of Palm Springs has formally expressed its concern to the College of the Desert that the college is violating a California law by discussing land use matters and campus facilities issues behind closed doors at board meetings without soliciting proper public input. An attorney representing Palm Springs on Tuesday emailed a memorandum to a…

Desert Sun 2/18 – College of the Desert Trustee Bea Gonzalez alleges other board member has been leaking info

Gonzalez said Thursday she wasn’t sure what project the board was even considering for Palm Springs. “Is it the one with the hotel convention center, private bungalows, presidential suites, culinary facilities, or even local organizations that are now claiming that the former president promised them office space there?” she asked, without elaboration.

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…