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Interviews featured applicants with backgrounds in social work, advocacy and local service. Strong, a social-work intern who said he has worked with trans health providers and local therapy agencies, told council members he wanted to bring marginalized voices and help bridge gaps to housing and services. Scott Nevins, who has experience in advocacy, broadcasting and local nonprofit work, told the council he hoped to guide the commission toward locally focused, actionable projects such as addressing food access and supporting reproductive and immigrant rights where they affect residents.

Council members and applicants stressed that the Human Rights Commission should focus on local, actionable issues and on building trust with affected communities. Several members said the commission also needs to produce measurable results so volunteers’ time leads to visible progress. Staff noted targeted outreach improved applicant diversity for the recruitment cycle.

The motion to appoint Strong and to continue Nevins carried with no recorded opposition. Council directed staff and the commission to continue work on building community outreach and on structuring the commission’s agenda around measurable, local priorities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Meeting | May 21st, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After interviews with 11 candidates, Palm Springs council appointed Malachi Strong and continued Scott Nevins on the Human Rights Commission. Council members cited the need for greater on-the-ground representation and a commission that produces actionable results.","taxTitle","Palm Springs, Riverside County, California","taxId",55405,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223310,"Council names Jason Kravitz to Measure J commission amid questions on oversight and project readiness",5928,1603551,7531949,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576531-43b32e7e8af038bd9b3643ebc1efa3fe&start=1603&end=7531","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576531-43b32e7e8af038bd9b3643ebc1efa3fe/thumbnail_1603551.jpg","/articles/6223310/Palm-Springs/Riverside-County/California/Council-names-Jason-Kravitz-to-Measure-J-commission-amid-questions-on-oversight-and-project-readiness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223310-8c1fb38a9301ac4e85c5db38c5f09d88/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190251&Signature=ofxV5xCwdAb360Ha4UbxrunpaXb84e-DJxDRvoPOVT3CDGkXCzOs25AsUGBv4oDWV4Qdg74n6LP6ARfTsXenvcfjw24rRPmWIkuzHYGZuIKewEaD6Mpj~ZCHkyEbjJ0brt~COtf~17TEPWTP3SJ9t6M~VASc9VwCAbi33qRhcJHeDSjQheF6y96vOPfpZzksbd8ccTGGvRHGIaSSVaA6wJ7RJwIug0QLA1J3CbMOvj6-R9qoQ-e8wWMgTc~h63k8p4Wt9zxu5eFP~qrrTR7jd3jVz1tx0sRlpRJ5teijA7u16qtYxSJm0sSjK9SiDpaIxB~6GkvAj~ERWdeJ~lAyHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Palm Springs City Council appointed Jason Kravitz to a full seat on the Measure J commission on May 21, 2025, following a series of applicant interviews focused on oversight of the city’s Measure J revenue and project list. Council approved Kravitz’s full appointment and filled the alternate slot at the meeting.

During interviews, several applicants raised similar themes: the commission should emphasize financial oversight, ensure projects are “ready to go” before award, break large projects into milestones and inspections, and require stronger reporting back to the commission. David Riley, a banker and neighborhood treasurer, urged milestone-based disbursements and post-award checks, noting construction and grant projects frequently face cost overruns. He said projects should be treated like phased construction loans: funds released against verified progress.

Jason Kravitz, who cited a long career in local government and planning, said he asked staff questions during Measure J discussions to judge the “greater good” and whether a project would be feasible without Measure J funding. Other applicants proposed more community outreach to attract younger applicants for Measure J’s community-initiated program and using subcommittees to review very large awards.

Staff and the Measure J chair provided a staff recommendation for Kravitz; council members debated district representation and a desire to keep a mix of policy, finance and project-management expertise on the commission. The council moved Kravitz from an alternate to a full seat and made a follow-up alternate appointment; the motion passed with no recorded opposition.

Council and applicants repeatedly stressed that Measure J’s role varies year to year (community-initiated grants one year; capital project oversight another) and that the commission should clearly document its oversight processes, reporting needs, and when projects must return to council for additional approvals.","The council appointed Jason Kravitz to a full seat on the Measure J commission and set an alternate. Applicants and council members discussed oversight, financial controls, and how the commission should monitor large projects and community-initiated grants.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223318,"Palm Springs council appoints two to Historic Site Preservation Board",6767,48875,6816020,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3576531-43b32e7e8af038bd9b3643ebc1efa3fe&start=48&end=6816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3576531-43b32e7e8af038bd9b3643ebc1efa3fe/thumbnail_48875.jpg","/articles/6223318/Palm-Springs/Riverside-County/California/Palm-Springs-council-appoints-two-to-Historic-Site-Preservation-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223318-e856dbf5ccffa210b314020683e8193d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190251&Signature=i~EgB5G1qaZnN62FSKZn0Hy00jWOk9i0sJx6yoRYpw7Q0JUGQOwzSURCeHK0elMqkMo9xBh6pAvikFVCTvABVrj7QRViG0hwMN4HTA7fzY51Xwxq7KcJzKrAZerzISn4dBu8uGPU4yQZM7c2Ga6hrVKWaJUMeRk8JKxfqWIMUxT6CzZE4qZwzO5oHLdApFyo7UvvoiKLp93McJ4hT-XlYTu-9~8UBfZIAu-bQIo5TzhlHXHrtSIfodrMvhIh2W65x0FYVfYtliWv3MV9jSjdCte~jiGZH~cCz6fsgyQP8krtcZWqhvwG5oANkr7Psb6bpQxg~quqAkZ6mkorzqYLiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Palm Springs City Council appointed Michael Pano and Eric (recorded in the meeting as McCree/McCready) to the Historic Site Preservation Board on May 21, 2025, filling two open seats with terms expiring in 2028.

The appointments came after short interviews in which both applicants described relevant experience. Michael Pano, an active docent and former chair of the city’s Administrative Appeals Board, said, “I was on the appeals board … for 6 years,” and described giving walking and bike tours and working with property owners on historic-designation questions. Eric (McCree/McCready) emphasized academic and professional background in architectural history and neighborhood studies and said he could contribute research and museum experience to the board.

Council members questioned applicants about recurring preservation issues: how to balance property owners’ opposition with the public interest when a designation is proposed, and how to explain the differences between designation classes. Pano said a common challenge is helping owners understand that a Class 2 designation “still protects their property” while not imposing the most restrictive controls; he said communication and education are part of the board’s work.

The council motion to appoint both candidates passed with no recorded opposition. The council asked new appointees to attend upcoming Historic Site Preservation Board meetings before beginning service to observe procedures and upcoming agenda items.

The council also discussed outreach and chair/liaison feedback used in the rankings; staff noted liaison and chair comments were collected and provided to council members ahead of the vote. The new appointees will replace departing commissioners from District 5 and begin serving toward the commission’s workload this fiscal year.","The Palm Springs City Council appointed Michael Pano and Eric (last name recorded in transcript as McCree/McCready) to the Historic Site Preservation Board, with terms through 2028. Applicants emphasized preservation experience and balancing owners’ concerns with designation benefits.","actionData","errors"]

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