Every day brings new revelations in the ongoing investigation into the city of Palm Springs. Good story by Barrett Newkirk in the Desert Sun about developer John Wessman and his bid to takeover a failed project with help from a city council vote It is well worth reading.
What I also found interesting was the fact that Dennis Cunningham, who complained about Wessman muscling in, spoke freely about his conversations with the FBI. Now I am no rocket scientist but since the FBI doesn't leak interview subject matter, the story must of have come from Mr. Cunningham. And now kids the interesting part.
The lawyer for Dennis Cunningham is none other than Dave Baron, an extremely well connected Palm Springs guy. Lawyer for the Film Festival, backer of Ginny Foat, Chair of the Yes On Measure J and close friend of Harold Matzner, he obviously approved his client talking to the Desert Sun.
It is now pretty clear that the powers that be in Palm Springs have deserted Steve Pougnet. They are letting him "Twist slowly in the wind." I doubt very much they will organize another "We love the Mayor" at the next city council meeting.
One also wonders who looks bad in relationship to the Mayor in this story. Interestingly enough, it is Paul Lewin and Rick Hutchenson who voted along with the Mayor. Hutchenson is gone but this story could hurt Paul Lewin. Ginny Foat and Chris Mills look good
At the top level of Palm Springs politics, a game of chess is being played for high stakes as the board itself constantly changes.
Steve Kelly can be reached at skelly@rrbroadcasting.com
hold you shorts.. don t be so sure about the ability to have a love fest..
ReplyDeleteI m not saying it can t happen I m just saying..
like Walker, don t put all your eggs in a basket and then quit the next week.
LOL