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Coachella council to return with plan after confusion over girls soccer recognition
Summary
After public frustration about a perceived political dispute over a proclamation, the Coachella City Council directed staff to return with a proposed celebration (options include a block party or 'keys to the city') for the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team.
Council members directed staff to return with a concrete plan and cost estimate for honoring the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team after councilors and members of the public raised concerns about how a recognition was communicated.
A council member (Burris) told the council he was "very, very happy" for the team but said he was "upset that these girls' achievements is being used as political bait" and insisted he never opposed recognizing the students. The…
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