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Council reviews draft 'key to the city' policy, debates promotional use
Summary
An intern presented a draft policy to formalize criteria for awarding a ceremonial key to the city; council debated whether the honor should prioritize sustained community contributions or be used for promotional/tourism benefits and gave direction on a vetting process.
City clerk intern Oscar Per Martinez presented a draft "Key to the City" policy that would formalize criteria for awarding a ceremonial key, emphasizing sustained community contributions and a second category for individuals or organizations that bring distinguished visibility to Palm Desert.
The draft lists criteria including extraordinary and sustained community contributions, alignment with city…
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