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Bettencourt, Ohlsen, Alarcon lead in early balloting, By ALLISON GATLIN . . Regular City Council meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. In a historic moment, Bettencourt was selected (by drawing) to serve as Palmdale . My private investigators know you. 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In District Four, business owner Eric Ohlsen was in the lead, with 716 votes or 44.75%, followed by union representative V. Jesse Smith, with 455 votes, or 28.44%, and healthcare worker Getro F. Elize with 429 votes, or 26.81%. Bishops opponents are Juan Blanco, Chance McCrary, Eynelys Vinson and Brittany Wyre. Palmdale Reimb City for all costs incurred by City Officers and employees in rendering services to the Agency commencing March 24, 1975. 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District 4 Council member. Feb. 2, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. - City council will hold its fourth and final public hearing during the regularly scheduled city council Meeting. Map courtesy of the City of Palmdale. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. In District Three, Bettencourt had 839 votes, or 48.14%, with mail-in ballots counted. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. According to an article in the Antelope Valley Daily Press, the Palmdale City Council voted to empower City Manager Ronda Perez to continue discussions with the City of Santa Monica about a potential deal where Santa Monica would send money or resources to Palmdale to shift some of Santa Monica's requirement to build new housing to the desert city 60 miles to its north. This will be the first election in which the office of mayor is not on the ballot. Her term began on Dec. 22 and will run until the Council will select a new Mayor Pro Tem at the Dec. 2021 City Council meeting. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Please reload the page and try again. Education. . Your email address will not be published. On March 16, 2022, the Palmdale City Council selected a new 5-district map. City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 Phone: 661-267-5100 Fax: 661-267-5122 Hours: M-TH: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on Friday; Community Links. Find out why Palmdale is a great place to work. Additionally, we are attracting mortgage-paying jobs to Palmdale and encouraging local hiring practices. Threats of harming another When a regular City Council meeting falls on a national or state holiday, and City offices are scheduled to be closed, the meeting is not held and is deemed adjourned for all purposes. All other Authority meetings are called as needed. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. We'd love to hear eyewitness Juan lived in East Los Angeles and attended the ESL program at Garfield . The Palmdale City Council voted unanimously to fire its city manager last week after multiple complaints were filed by employees accusing him of harassment, discrimination and "creating a hostile . McCrary and Wyre are the new kids on the block to Palmdale politics. person will not be tolerated. Emergency Services. Carrillo made the announcement, on Tuesday, on his Council campaign Facebook page. Highlight acts of kindness and unity within the community! In Palmdale City Council District 1, five candidates are vying for one seat including incumbent Austin Bishop, who was first elected four years ago. All other Authority meetings are called as needed. City Council Pay. It offers our local community with informative shows including city government news . Mayor Steve Hofbauer of Palmdale. We need to be tough, but fair, on crime, McCrary said. McCrary and Wyre want more diversity in local businesses. Inform the DEA and theyll pay you money. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerks Office at 661-267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. For most screenreaders, you . 04h 55m. The Palmdale City Council members are worried their city will be used as a place for shelters for homeless people from other cities in Los Angeles County. Bishop calls Palmdale a business-friendly city, but the coronavirus has taken a significant toll on size and mid-size businesses. Council names new interim city manager. "They are land-poor and we are land-rich," City Manager Ronda Perez said when she informed the City Council on Wednesday of the yet-undefined proposal. Get the facts on the California candidates running for election to the City Council, District 5 City of Palmdale. As one candidate has said, while aerospace is still the backbone of the local economy, this isnt the same Palmdale it was 20 years ago. MyNewsLA.com wont sell your information and you can unsubscribe at any time. PALMDALE - The Palmdale City Council has selected District 2 Councilmember Richard J. Loa to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the City. The most recent point-in-time homeless count in 2022 revealed nearly 42,000 homeless people in the city of Los Angeles and more than 69,000 in the county. Be Proactive. Join us January 17 to March 8 for interactive reading, rhymes, music, and movement that encourage early literacy skills in your toddlers and preschoolers. "2021 is going to be a challenging and exciting year in our City . The second annual Women's Symposium is designed to spotlight women in different fields and life paths. Road Construction Update for the week of February 27 through March 5, 2023. Palmdale City Council Chambers - Photo courtesy of https://cityofpalmdale.org/310/City-Council-Meetings. In a closed session on Jan. 11, the Palmdale City Council provided a unanimous (5-0) vote declaring a positive performance evaluation of Perez. "It is in the city's best interest to avoid a prolonged legal battle," Mayor Laura Bettencourt said of the settlement. City of Palmdale 38300 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 Phone: 661-267-5100 Fax: 661-267-5122 Hours: M-TH: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed on Friday; Community Links. Marcos Alvarez for Palmdale City Council District 3. Model cities prioritize the boom of small businesses and startups, she added. On March 16, 2022, the Palmdale City Council selected a new 5-district map. Find out what's happening with the latest events in our community. February 21, 2023 -- (UPDATED) A skeptical Palmdale City Council last week voted to continue conversations with Santa Monica City officials to build State-mandated housing in the inland city in exchange for cash. The Palmdale City Council is sending a strong message to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Thursday by passing a resolution aimed at not using the desert city in northern Los Angeles County as a . Juan Carrillo was elected for his first term on the Palmdale City Council on November 8, 2016. Palmdale: Mayor. Republicans will put them in prison. You have permission to edit this article. to lead the City of Palmdale. This is a reminder that no weapons are allowed on the premises during public meetings. http://palmdale.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2. Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Former CHP officer charged with assaulting woman during traffic stop, Feds announce arrest of 15 people in EBT card skimming crackdown in LA County. The official map ordinance will be up for adoption on April 6, 2022. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' office on Thursday, Jan. 12, denied that the city is planning to relocate homeless people to a "village" in the Palmdale area, deflecting concerns by Palmdale . Examples of weapons (to include but not limited to): Upon entering this facility, you may be subject to a weapons screening.