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TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL WRAPS UP 2020

The Twentynine Palms City Council gathered for its final meeting of 2020 where Mayor Joel Klink delivered a State of the City address and the next mayor was selected. Reporter Heather Clisby has details…

The Twentynine Palms City Council met in chambers Tuesday; the public had to watch the meeting online. Heather Clisby photo

With no public in attendance per COVID-19 restrictions, the Twentynine Palms City Council wrapped up 2020 last night with recognitions and awards. Mayor Joel Klink delivered the annual State of the City Address noting that “2020 could not go fast enough.”

Video reports were shared by Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith and Supervisor Dawn Rowe. All recognized the challenges that COVID-19 brought to the community, though Klink noted that the city is doing well financially.

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith sent a video message to the Mayor and the Council for the annual State of the City Address.

The mayor presented the Employee of the Year award to Community Development Director Travis Clark and the Mayor’s Recognition Award to Astrid Johnson, president of Morongo Basin ARCH.

Community Development Director Travis Clark receives the Employee of the Year Award from Mayor Joel Klink. Heather Clisby photo
Astrid Johnson received the Mayor’s Recognition Award for her tireless work with the homeless. Heather Clisby photo

Incumbents Steven Bilderain and Joel Klink were sworn in to their offices, representing Districts 1 and 2, respectively.

The council approved the third element project design for Project Phoenix and awarded the contract to Jacobsson Engineering Construction, Inc. for $3.89 million. Work will begin January 4 and building will begin in March.

The annual succession change-up closed the meeting with Mayor Daniel Mintz and Mayor Pro Tem Karmolette O’Gilvie at the helm.


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