From Former City Manager David Ready

Dear Palm Springs Residents:

Abrief note to you as I prepare to leave City Hall after serving as city manager these past 20 years. My heart overflows with gratitude for the city of Palm Springs! With that in mind, the city’s mission has always been to ensure Palm Springs remains an inclusive, world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive public services that enhance the quality of life for our current and future generations of residents. Our city’s economic growth is an important component that makes that possible.

Putting it in perspective, when I first arrived at City Hall in 2000, the city’s total budget was $88 million — now 20 years later, it has grown to $258 million. I believe this illustrates tremendous economic and civic growth that has flourished thanks to important public/private partnerships, making our destination the success it is today — and led to an enduring Palm Springs renaissance. This growth has helped us strengthen all our safety services, including additional 911 paramedic responders, park improvements, significant new street resurfacing, housing and retail opportunities, more recreation programs, library services, sustainability programs, increased bike lanes, and new social services resources.

With that said, a big part of the Palm Springs renaissance is due to the hard work and dedication of our businesses, tourism and hospitality partners, who have always understood Palm Springs has a special magic that truly makes us like no place else. Your commitment to our economic prosperity cannot be understated. It has been an honor and privilege to work with you and serve our residents and visitors, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

All the best!