Kevin Kalman, General Manager of Desert Recreation District, introduced Richard Bernard, Ph.D., Partner, FM3 Research, who will be providing a presentation on the Desert Recreation District annexation polling results.
Richard Bernard, Ph.D., Partner, FM3 Research gave an overview of the results of the polling that was conducted related to the annexation into the Desert Recreation District.
The following points were presented:
Survey Specifics and Methodology
Familiarity with and Opinions of the DRD
Community Context
Initial Opinions on Ballot Measure
Elements of the Ballot Measure
The Effects of Educational Statements
The Effects of Critical Statements
Views About DRD Taking Over Services in Cathedral City Conclusions
Terry Applegate, feels that we are putting the cart before the horse. She expressed her concern with the lack of community involvement. She feels that there is not sufficient time to gain support for the November 2022 election. She expressed her support for the Desert Recreation District, however, she supports Option C.
Denise Cross supports Desert Recreation District. She feels that there are families in need and the City needs to move forward and place this on the ballot.
After discussion of the City Council, it was the consensus of the Council to move forward with placing the annexation into the Desert Recreation District on the November 2022 ballot.