Public comments split over elected mayor versus stronger city-manager model
Public commenters at the Palm Springs meeting expressed contrasting views: some urged retaining a strong city manager and preserving the council-appointed structure, while others said a stable, directly elected mayor would better advocate for the city regionally and at the state level.
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During the public-comment period, speakers presented both skepticism about a citywide elected mayor and concerns about the rotating one-year mayor's ability to build long-term relationships.
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