Medical & Recreational Marijuana in Desert Hot Springs, CA

Medical & Recreational Marijuana in Desert Hot Springs, CA

How Desert Hot Springs Bloomed In The "Green" Rush

Desert Hot Springs Background

Incorporated in 1963 Population:

1963 - 1,000 2016 ? 30,000 (est.) Land Area: 29 square miles Median Household Income: $32,548 Households: 8,799 History of financial troubles Mainly a bedroom community; lower property

values; poor/lacking infrastructure, fewer employment sectors; high crime, etc.

Desert Hot Springs Background

Filed for bankruptcy in 2001 after losing a discrimination lawsuit;

Continued to experience financial troubles; Poor fiscal management; Overspending; Increased debt service from former RDA; Crumbling infrastructure;

Plan to Save the City

Declare a fiscal emergency; protections Implement cuts

Salaries (22.5%, holiday, spread merit increases over time)

Overtime (exception ? police dept.) Travel & Training Supplies Hiring freeze

Plan to Save the City (Cont.)

Cut Programs and Services Senior Center Code Enforcement Animal Control Graffiti Health & Wellness Center Other contracts (10%) Helped but needed an alternative

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