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Shelley Kaplan - Working to Make Cathedral City the Best Place to Live, Work & Play

As your Council Member from 2014 through 2018, I want to continue the progress Team 2014 started and continue to grow the reputation of Cathedral City as the best place to live, work and play in the Coachella Valley. With major developments on the verge of realization in the downtown corridor and North of Interstate 10, over $100 million in infrastructure projects over the past 5 years, growing business development, residential development, new community programs and improved city services and public safety, Cathedral City has seen major improvements for businesses, residents and visitors alike over the past Council term. I want to work with the new Council to see that forward movement accelerate. 
 

Shelley Kaplan - Making Cathedral City the Best Place to Live, Work & Play​

As your Council Member from 2014 through 2018, I want to continue the progress Team 2014 started and continue to grow the reputation of Cathedral City as the best place to live, work and play in the Coachella Valley. With major developments on the verge of realization in the downtown corridor and North of Interstate 10, over $100 million in infrastructure projects over the past 5 years, growing business development, residential development, new community programs and improved city services and public safety, Cathedral City has seen major improvements for businesses, residents and visitors alike over the past Council term. I want to work with the new Council to see that forward movement accelerate. 
 
With a 45 year career in Higher Education, including extensive experience in budgeting, fiscal management, land planning, project management, construction, and human resource management and development I believe I have the right skills needed to continue our efforts to support and improve our community. During the past year I was your Council representative and provided numerous constituent services and responses to concerns and issues. I also Chaired the Mountains Conservancy Board, The Vector Control Board, the Desert Community Energy Board, and was Treasurer of the Cathedral City Senior Center Board. I am fully up to speed on all of the issues facing the city and its residents and there is still so much more to be done. 
 
We need a Community Center for the city that can support the Boys and Girls Club and the Senior Center; we want to convince the County to build a new Health Center in the city with a myriad of services for our residents, we want to improve our recreational facilities and programs; continue to grow business development and support our existing businesses; support new housing development; continue to grow resources for our neighborhoods; continue to develop community benefits agreements with new businesses to encourage job opportunities; and continue to support the tremendous diversity of our community. These are just some of the many issues on the Council’s plate.
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Shelley Kaplan - Trabajando para hacer de Cathedral City el mejor lugar para vivir, trabajar y jugar

Desde el 2014 hasta 2018 he sido su Representante del Consejo y quiero que me apoyen para continuar con el progreso de nuestra ciudad, 

Nuestro trabajo en equipo comenzó en el 2014 y continúa creciendo para una mejor  reputación de Cathedral City como el mejor lugar para vivir, trabajar y jugar en el Valley de Coachella.  Con los principales proyectos a punto de realizarse en el centro de la ciudad y al norte de la Interestatal 10, más de $ 100 millones en proyectos de infraestructura en los últimos 5 años, desarrollo de negocios en crecimiento, desarrollo residencial, nuevos programas comunitarios y mejores servicios de la ciudad y seguridad pública, Cathedral City  ha tenido muchas mejoras para las empresas, residentes y visitantes en el último período del Consejo.  Quiero que me apoyen para continuar trabajando con el nuevo Consejo para ayudar a que este movimiento de avance se acelere.

Shelley Kaplan - Making Cathedral City the Best Place to Live, Work & Play​

Desde el 2014 hasta 2018 he sido su Representante del Consejo y quiero que me apoyen para continuar con el progreso de nuestra ciudad, 

Nuestro trabajo en equipo comenzó en el 2014 y continúa creciendo para una mejor  reputación de Cathedral City como el mejor lugar para vivir, trabajar y jugar en el Valley de Coachella.  Con los principales proyectos a punto de realizarse en el centro de la ciudad y al norte de la Interestatal 10, más de $ 100 millones en proyectos de infraestructura en los últimos 5 años, desarrollo de negocios en crecimiento, desarrollo residencial, nuevos programas comunitarios y mejores servicios de la ciudad y seguridad pública, Cathedral City  ha tenido muchas mejoras para las empresas, residentes y visitantes en el último período del Consejo.  Quiero que me apoyen para continuar trabajando con el nuevo Consejo para ayudar a que este movimiento de avance se acelere.

Cuento con una carrera de 45 años en educación superior, incluida una amplia experiencia en presupuestos, gestión fiscal, planificación territorial, gestión de proyectos, construcción y desarrollo de recursos humanos, se que cuento con las habilidades adecuadas para continuar nuestros esfuerzos para apoyar y mejorar nuestra comunidad.

 Durante el año pasado fui su representante en el Consejo y proporcioné numerosos servicios constitutivos y respuestas a inquietudes y problemas.  También presidí la Junta de Conservación de las Montañas, la Junta de Control de Vectores, la Junta de Energía de la Comunidad del Desierto y fui tesorero de la Junta del Centro Superior de Cathedral City.  Estoy completamente al tanto de todos los problemas que enfrenta la ciudad y sus residentes, y aún queda mucho por hacer.

Así que amigos Necesitamos un Centro Comunitario para la ciudad que pueda apoyar al Club de Niños y Niñas y al Centro de Personas Mayores;  queremos convencer al Condado para que construya un nuevo Centro de Salud en la ciudad con una gran variedad de servicios para nuestros residentes, queremos mejorar nuestras instalaciones y programas recreativos;  continuar creciendo el desarrollo de nuevos negocios y seguir apoyando los negocios que ya existen;  apoyar el desarrollo de nuevas viviendas;  continuar creciendo los recursos para nuestros vecindarios;  continuar desarrollando acuerdos de beneficios comunitarios con nuevas empresas para crecer  las oportunidades de empleo;  y continuar apoyando la tremenda diversidad de nuestra comunidad.  Estos son solo algunos de los muchos problemas en la tabla del Consejo. 

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Kaplan Seeks Vacant Seat in Cathedral City

UKEN Report | June 11, 2019

CATHEDRAL CITY — Shelley Kaplan, a former member of the City Council, is looking to return to the dais in a special, District 1 election in August.

He has one challenger: Rita Lamb.

Uken Report sent both candidates a series of identical questions and invited them to respond. Kaplan responded first.

His answers appear as he submitted them. They were not edited.

Uken Report (UR):

Kaplan: Let’s just say I am mature and experienced …Read more

Eduardo Garcia Endorses Shelley Kaplan

Shelley Kaplan Signs Elections Code of Fair Campaign Practices

Shelley Kaplan has signed the Code of Fair Campaign Practices (ELECTIONS CODE § 20440).
 
Shelley has pledged to adhere to the principles of decency, honesty, and fair play.

Shelley Kaplan Signs Code of Fair Campaign Practices Election Code

CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES (ELECTIONS CODE § 20440) 
 

There are basic principles of decency, honesty, and fair play which every candidate for public office in the State of California has a moral obligation to observe and uphold in order that, after vigorously contested but fairly conducted campaigns, our citizens may exercise their constitutional right to a free and untrammeled choice and the will of the people may be fully and clearly expressed on the issues.

THEREFORE:

(1) I SHALL CONDUCT my campaign openly and publicly, discussing the issues as I see them, presenting my record and policies with sincerity and frankness, and criticizing without fear or favor the record and policies of my opponents or political parties that merit this criticism.

(2) I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT the use of character defamation, whispering campaigns, libel, slander, or scurrilous attacks on any candidate or his or her personal or family life.

(3) I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any appeal to negative prejudice based on a candidate’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex, including gender identity, or any other characteristic set forth in Section 12940 of the Government Code, or association with another person who has any of the actual or perceived characteristics set forth in Section 12940 of the Government Code.

(4) I SHALL NOT USE OR PERMIT any dishonest or unethical practice that tends to corrupt or undermine our American system of free elections, or that hampers or prevents the full and free expression of the will of the voters including acts intended to hinder or prevent any eligible person from registering to vote, enrolling to vote, or voting.

(5) I SHALL NOT coerce election help or campaign contributions for myself or for any other candidate from my employees.

(6) I SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND PUBLICLY REPUDIATE support deriving from any individual or group that resorts, on behalf of my candidacy or in opposition to that of my opponent, to the methods and tactics that I condemn. I shall accept responsibility to take firm action against any subordinate who violates any provision of this code or the laws governing elections.

(7) I SHALL DEFEND AND UPHOLD the right of every qualified American voter to full and equal participation in the electoral process.

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Shelley Kaplan Campaign Platform

  1. Finalize agreements for open land development
  2. Working with property owners/Chamber to help market vacant storefront
  3. Continue Streamlining of permit processes/business licenses
  4. Continue to Improve image of city streets and key views and entrance points
  5. Surveying of needs by location and neighborhood
  6. Complete implementation of Downtown District Development plan – multiuse projects with residential, commercial, retail, restaurants, hospitality, entertainment, parks, events spaces, with a small village look and feel.
  7. Continue to expand visual arts in the city – sculptures, murals, signage, color palette, banners etc.
  8. Evaluation of opportunities for adding manufacturing businesses
  9. Creation of new job opportunities, project labor agreements and Community benefits agreements.
  10. Continue implementing pavement management plan
  11. Support COD plans for local training facility
  12. Work with Riverside University Health Services on establish a new Heath facility (Federally Qualified) in Cathedral City
  13. Work with Greater CV Chamber to support businesses
  14. Establish a human rights commission in Cathedral City
  1. Continue support for Communications/Events Manager Chris Parman
  2. Continue to expand communications programs for city-wide events and support for private events happening in the city – use of street display boards and social media
  3. Expand our publicity to other valley cities
  4. Support for business community and their special events and activities
  5. Evaluate annual magazine publication focused on Cathedral City Events and businesses
  6. Re-evaluate City Hall at your corner to increase resident participation.
  7. Develop Plans for a city Community Center to provide for community activities and program support
  8. Expansion of existing fun events oriented towards families, youth, and aging populations – review opportunities for the Festival Lawn and implement use of new Community Amphitheater.
  9. Continue support for existing events
  10. Creation of Neighborhood Councils for communications improvements both among the residents and with the city staff
  11. Prioritization of neighborhood improvement programs with schedules for work – expand place based initiatives
  12. Support for low and moderate income housing for the city with added focus on needs for elderly population.
  13. Support for completion of existing permitted communities as well as new residential developments
  14. Improved traffic controls, traffic calming measures and street improvements
  15. On-going development of city parks and playgrounds to address recreational opportunities and facilities improvements
  16. Implement vote on expansion of the Desert Recreation District
  17. Continue to evaluate optimum staffing levels at police and fire departments.
  18. Expand neighborhood policing
  19. Expand outreach programs for both fire safety and police, link with Neighborhood Councils
  20. Address approach to code enforcement and review and help develop cadre of support through churches and other non-governmental agencies
  21. Support Expansion of youth oriented programs
  22. Support programs that provide new skills for changing job market like the Digital Arts Technology Academy
  23. Support new programs oriented towards seniors
  24. Help develop specific fitness programs to keep seniors healthy and mobile
  25. Continue discussion of ways to improve local transportation services
  26. Support CV Link and bike/walking path plans and integrate with city plans
  27. Expand public CNG and Plug recharging stations
  28. Continue to support regional and local approaches to addressing homelessness.
  1. Water management and use reduction. Economic development requires clear paths to maintain sufficient resources. This requires work with the DWA and CVWA as well as new regulations to encourage ongoing Xeri-scape landscaping and continued conservation programs
  2. Continue to encourage energy reduction and expansion of alternative energy resource uses.
  3. Evaluate best approaches to implement Desert Community Energy program
  4. Complete update of city’s General Plan
  5. Continue ongoing review of city buildings for sustainability improvement opportunities
  6. Support plans to address the issues relating to the Salton Sea
  7. Continue discussion with neighboring towns on how to share resources and coordinate event communications

Shelley Kaplan is Committed to Cathedral City

"I appreciate people thinking that I saved the center, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Shelley saved the center. Thinking strategically, Shelley developed a plan, and we worked together to put the plan in place."
Bob McKechnie
Cathedral City Senior Center Director

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