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Residents press Rancho Mirage council on meeting notices, sheriff coverage and allegations against the city
Summary
Residents used the public‑comment period to demand clearer meeting notices, press for scrutiny of sheriff contract coverage and city spending, and present allegations of harm by the city; the council recessed to closed session on an unrelated litigation matter and reported no reportable action.
Rancho Mirage — Dozens of minutes of non‑agenda public comment at the Sept. 4 council meeting covered transparency, public‑safety concerns and personal allegations against the city. Several speakers asked for clearer notice when meetings are rescheduled and for explanations when council members are absent; others raised concerns about sheriff contract levels and city spending.
Wally Melendez urged the mayor to announce reasons for an absent council member and to improve public notice when meeting dates change so regular attendees are not surprised. “It would be nice that when a member of the city council misses…
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