Justin Clifton named new Palm Springs City Manager
Justin Clifton
Justin Clifton, the current City Manager of Sedona, Arizona has been selected as the next City Manager of Palm Springs, the city announced on Tuesday. He was selected for his insight into the future of the City, commitment to community engagement, interest in investing in residents and neighborhoods, expertise in economic development, experience in a thriving tourism economy and his strong financial acumen, said Mayor Pro-Tem Lisa Middleton, who was on the City Manager Selection Subcommittee along with Councilmember Dennis Woods. We believe that in Justin Clifton we have a new and vibrant leader of City Hall and our community, Woods added.
Palm Springs announces new city manager is Justin Clifton from Sedona
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Sedona City Manager Justin Clifton has been selected as the next city manager of Palm Springs, the city announced on Tuesday.
Clifton has served as city manager of the Arizona city since 2015. He was chosen out of more than 75 applicants to replace longtime Palm Springs City Manager David Ready, who announced his retirement in October after serving for about 20 years. (Clifton) will meld into the city very well, he will be a great addition to city staff and great for both citizens and the business community here, as well as those that travel here. I think that he has all of the attributes to make that happen, said Palm Springs Councilmember Dennis Woods, who served on the council s City Manager Selection Subcommittee.
Christy Holstege sworn-in as Palm Springs’ first-ever female mayor
Councilmember Christy Holstege made history Thursday evening when she was sworn-in as the first-ever female mayor in Palm Springs 82-year history and first openly-bisexual mayor in the United States.
Outgoing mayor Geoff Kors passed along the title during Thursday s city council meeting.
Holstege celebrates her swearing in with her husband, Adam, and their baby
Holstege was re-elected to a four-year term in November following a
Final election results
During her appointment speech, Holstege took the time to recognize some of the women in Palm Springs history who helped build the city.