Friday, July 19, 2013

Lame Duck Waddles Back

Lame Duck Waddles Back

Rick Daniels Returns to Job He Wants to Leave

One of two finalist for a Clackamas County Admin job came up short. By a unanimous vote the commissioners selected Donald Krupp over Daniels. 

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Duck Daniels Meets the Press and People

Duck Daniels Meets the Press and People

One of the three finalists dropped out leaving Rick Daniels, the city manager of Desert Hot Springs as a top contender for getting hired.

This leaves Rick Daniels to blow out of town and lay egg in Clackamas County, Oregon.

Finance Committee Discusses State of City Finances – transcript of meeting

Finance Committee Discusses State of City Finances – transcript of meeting


"There is not a plan to grow. There is a plan to hope but not a plan to grow," said consultant Michael Bush of Urban Futures. 

The Desert Hot Springs Finance Committee heard a presentation by Michael Bush and discussed the city budget for 2013/2014 fiscal year.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

City Seeks New City Manager

‘Duckman’ Richard Daniels Ducking City Financial Crisis

City Manager Rick Daniels leaves the Desert Hot Springs in a fiscal crisis as a candidate for chief administrator of Clackamas County, Oregon. 

Some want him gone ASAP while others want him to stick around and enjoy the rewards of all his hard work.

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City Seeks New City Manager

Monday, July 1, 2013

Skyborne Mine Issued Cease and Desist Order from City and State

Skyborne Mine Issued Cease and Desist Order from City and State

The mining business of Jim Kozak faces stiff fines from Sacramento. City code enforcement violations threaten entitlements for Skyborne project and put city at financial risk.

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Spending Public Money for Convincing Voters to Approve Tax Increase

Spending Public Money for Convincing Voters to Approve Tax Increase

Two council members and the mayor are up for re-election in November and they want to spend $100,000 in public funds to "educate" city voters.

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