Citing concern that the people of Quartzsite are not being properly represented, detractors again requested changes in the way the town is managed -- the most disconcerting charge being the council's willful refusal to allow an independent audit of the town's books.

Now, with the public admission that the town is essentially out of money, detractors are stating that they suspected as much, and the recall efforts are gaining steam with Pro Tem Mayor Walter Akin being added to the list of  officials being targeted for recall.

Ed Foster, who gained prominence as a guest speaker at the Citizen's Coalition meetings, has challenged the town's handling of several matters. Among them:

1. The formation of an Ethics Committee to oversee and, where necessary, to intervene;

2. A change in policy concerning holding retreats so far away that residents can not attend nor participate;

3. The lackluster performance of council people who win positions only to vacate them for other interests, staying on the payroll while often simply phoning in to council meetings instead of attending in person;

4. The necessity of openly handling the financial matters of the town -- allowing independent audits to prove the proper handling of same.

[The Citizens Coalition, at that time only recently formed, has rapidly gained a prominent foothold in an area where a long history of political battles have failed to bring about a positive atmosphere of sharing. However, members indicate that they are constantly in fear of reprisals for their involvement, and requests for obtaining information over the phone or via e-mail are constantly an issue.

Dinner meetings are routinely scheduled for the Monday evening prior to the regularly scheduled Tuesday meetings of the Town Council, the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, and include an open forum for discussion of the topics the group is currently addressing.
 
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Quartzsite's 25 year old medical center is poised to be build a brand new facility as soon as plans for the design are approved. 

While a brilliant young architect with a wonderful reputation for state-of-the-art designs is already being consulted for this latest project, the medical center is hoping to hear from community minded people with Quartzsite in mind.

Unusual storm pummels Quartzsite with high winds Many homes sustained wind damage Tuesday when a storm front moved quickly through town, dumping rain in a form many thought resembled 'fog' -- at least from a distance...                      

 

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Newspapers in Education is poised to be build a brand new facility as soon as plans for the design are approved. 

While a brilliant young architect with a wonderful reputation for state-of-the-art designs is already being consulted for this latest project, the medical center is hoping to hear from community minded people with Quartzsite in mind.