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Open House:A Conversation About Changes Coming to Palm Desert Elections
January 15, 2020
Introductions
Today’s Meeting
Purpose
Goals
Inform the community about the City’s New Election Process and learn from community members what’s important for them as we undergo this change.
Increase understanding of changes in Palm Desert's elections
Identify the opportunities for engagement
Identify what is important for community as City undergoes this change
Community Agreements
Listen with Curiosity
If you represent the City—Listen to Learn
Speak from Curiosity
Use the “parking lot”
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Purpose & Goals
Community Agreements
Changes Coming to Palm Desert Elections
Roundtable Discussions: What is important as the City undergoes this change?
Report Back
Next Steps
Changes coming to Palm Desert Elections
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager of Palm Desert
How Did We Get Here?
From a Legal Challenge to a Creative Solution
An innovative two-district solution
A new downtown district
Implementation, if feasible, of Ranked Choice Voting in both districts
Two-district elections are a win-win
Embraces the California Voting Rights Act.
Embraces downtown as the heart of Palm Desert.
TIMELINE: DISTRICT FORMATION PROCESS
Jun. 5, 2019
Jun. – Dec. 2019
Dec. 12, 2019
Dec. 12, 2019 – Nov. 3, 2020
Jan. 15, 2020
Feb. 12, 2020
Feb. 13, 2020
Feb. 27, 2020
Mar. 12, 2020
Mar. 26, 2020
Apr. 16, 2020
Nov. 3, 2020
CVRA Lawsuit Filed
Negotiations Between City and Plaintiffs
Settlement Agreement Announced
Voter Outreach and Education
First Public Open House
Second Public Open House
First Public Hearing (no maps)
Second Public Hearing (no maps)
Third Public Hearing (with maps)
Fourth Public Hearing (with maps)
Fifth Public Hearing (with maps)
First Election Employing New Format
A voice for all Palm Desert Communities
Who Decides?
Gina Nestande,
Mayor
Kathleen Kelley,
Mayor Pro Tem
Susan Marie Weber,
Council Member
Sabby Jonathan,
Council Member
Jan Harnik,
Council Member
Round Table Discussions
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From what you heard, what is important for you?
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What do you need from the City to know that you are being heard?
What impact does this decision have on you and your community?
Report Back
NEXT STEPS: PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
Feb. 12, 2020
Feb. 13, 2020
Feb. 27, 2020
Mar. 12, 2020
Mar. 26, 2020
Apr. 16, 2020
Nov. 3, 2020
Second Public Open House
First Public Hearing (no maps)
Second Public Hearing (no maps)
Third Public Hearing (with maps)
Fourth Public Hearing (with maps)
Fifth Public Hearing (with maps)
First Election Employing New Format
David Hermann, Public Information Officer
info@cityofpalmdesert.org 760-776-6411
www.representpd.org
Thank you!