Ginny Foat                                               Chris Mills

Ms. Foat and Mr. Mills are the most qualified and experienced candidates to help bring this great city back to what it was before the recession.  Public safety and quality of life issues are at the forefront of their agenda.  To prove their commitment to protect our citizens, they voted to hire 5 more police officers to work the streets of Palm Springs with the assistance of a federal grant.  Several local police agencies fought to receive these limited funds and our city received the largest number of officers.  Ms. Foat and Mr. Mills are aware that crime directly impacts the economy and tourism.  They are committed to maintaining a strong public safety unit.  Thank you voting for Ginny Foat and Chris Mills for Palm Springs City Council on November 3, 2009.  Both candidates were relected by a landslide.      

 The Palm Springs Police Officers' Association endorsed the following candidates for the Palm Springs City Council elections, which were held on November 6, 2007:  Steve Pougnet for Mayor, Rick Hutcheson and Lee Weigel for City Council.  Congratulations on your election to the city council on November 6, 2007.

Steve Pougnet

Steve Pougnet was a City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem. He prides himself on knowing the issues facing public safety.

On Crime & Safety, Steve says, “Part of the growing pains for any city is grappling with the problem of crime in our neighborhoods. As Mayor my public safety plan will include hiring more police officers to meet the needs of the growing number of residents and visitors. My plan will also include supporting and funding effective prevention programs. Through our neighborhood organizations I will encourage and support Neighborhood Watch programs and other activities that promote neighbors helping neighbors.”

www.electpougnet.com

Rick Hutcheson

Rick Hutcheson will bring needed development of tourism-related and other business to Palm Springs, and with that, the necessary public safety.

“I appreciate very much this endorsement by the Palm Springs Police Officers Association,” said Hutcheson. “Better than anyone, the line officers who protect us daily know what needs to be improved. I agree with our citizens who insist that the next City Council must place a higher priority on public safety. We need a stronger commitment to protect our homes and businesses from crime.”

Hutcheson serves on the Palm Springs Police Advisory Board and also is a graduate of the Palm Springs Citizens Police Academy. He is a strong proponent of making public safety, police and fire protection top priorities for Palm Springs residents.
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www.rickhutcheson.com

Lee Weigel

Lee Weigel was our past Chief of Police, with 33 years law enforcement experience. On Crime and Safety Lee Weigel said, “Throughout Palm Springs people tell me they are worried about property crime and gangs. There have been more reported incidences of property crime and an increase in gang activity. My track record proves I will be a dedicated crime fighter on the City Council. That’s why the Palm Springs Police Officers’ Association trusts and strongly endorses me. After 32 years as a Palm Springs police officer, I know there are two effective ways to reduce crime: Increase police visibility and community involvement. I also propose Town Hall meetings with residents to improve communications, share ideas, and help our police efforts.

www.leeweigel.com