HomeMy WebLinkAbout00B - Non-Agenda Public CommentsFrom:Evan Trubee
To:CouncilMeeting Comments
Subject:Public Comment for April 8th, 2021 from Evan Trubee
Date:Wednesday, April 7, 2021 3:51:39 PM
Hello Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
My name is Evan Trubee and I am a 25 year resident of Palm Desert.
I am writing today because I believe that the city missed a huge opportunity to celebrate a man
who has made great contributions to our wonderful community. His name is Ryan Stendell,
he is a Palm Desert native who spent 20 years as an employee of our city, most recently as the
Director of Community Development.
Ryan was instrumental in bringing to fruition several successful projects throughout his
career.....the Aquatic Center, the San Pablo project, CV Link, and the development of our
northern sphere to name a few.
In addition, Ryan was a great ambassador for our city. I can remember sitting in several
community meetings and town halls where Ryan clearly, patiently and thoroughly conveyed
the city's message and plans to local residents. He fully understood and embodied the
meaning of public service as well as customer service. As his Linkedin profile reads "Idecipher the public sector in terms that normal people can understand". He did that forour city and he did it with aplomb.
Sadly, Ryan left his job on March 31st and will be moving over to work for the City of
Rancho Mirage. I was saddened to note that no mention was made at the last City Council
meeting of Ryan's impending departure or of his stellar contributions to our beautiful city. It
has been my experience, from attending City Council meetings, that long time employees are
feted, proclaimed, and given a proper sendoff upon their retirement. I feel that Ryan
Stendell deserved more. Thank you.
Evan Trubee
11 Via Dulcinea
Palm Desert