HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntn - Sr. Housng Dvlpmnt Named "Carlos Ortega Villas"Whereas, Mr. Carlos L. Ortega envisioned the City of Palm
Desert's first affordable housing programs; and
Whereas, Mr. Ortega championed the integration of
affordable development into the City's land use policies; and
Whereas, Mr. Ortega identified affordable housing as an
essential element of a healthy, diverse, and economically vibrant
community; and
Whereas, Mr. Ortega recognized the broader community
benefits when all citizens enjoy affordable housing choices; and
Whereas, the Palm Desert City Council has enacted
policies and committed significant financial and staffing resources
to promote and support a variety of permanent, long-term
affordable rental and ownership opportunities.
Now, Therefore, I, Robert A. Spiegel, Mayor of the City
of Palm Desert, California, Do Hereby Proclaim that the City's
new affordable senior housing development formally be named
Carlos Ortega Villas
in honor of the City of Palm Desert's former City Manager, Mr.
Carlos L. Ortega, and his commitment to the City of Palm Desert
and its citizens.