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Category: News
Bobcat Is Gone – Still No Construction on COD’s West Valley Campus
Four months later, the Bobcat is gone and still no construction on the West Valley Campus in Palm Springs. No new permanent classrooms = No new degrees! Incumbent Trustee Aurora Wilson wants to start the project design completely over during a time of inflation cost taxpayers millions more in construction delays. Her failed leadership will...
Meet n’ Greet in Cathedral City – Big Success!
Thanks to Councilmembers Mark Carnevale and Nancy Ross, the Cathedral City Meet n’ Greet with Dr. Joel Kinnamon was a big success! More than 30 voters came to learn more about the candidate and the issues facing College of the Desert. They took information and yard signs to provide to neighbors and friends. If you...
Aurora Wilson Continues to Hide the Truth – Where’s the Transparency at COD?
As recent as early October 2022, Trustee Aurora Wilson continues to deny that College of the Desert has delayed its efforts to provide the public all the information about how decisions were made to cancel Roadrunner Motors in Cathedral City and pause the West Valley Campus in Palm Springs. The City of Palm Springs had...
Dr. Joel Kinnamon Will Fix the Mess at COD
Watch this video about the MESS at COD created by the leadership including Trustee Aurora Tenorio Wilson. Classes are being cut as faculty positions are not being filled. Emails, voice mails, and payroll are not working properly. Morale of the faculty and staff is at an all-time low as Trustee Wilson stopped focusing on student...
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Dr. Joel Kinnamon to COD Board – Area 4
In support of Dr. Joel Kinnamon’s commitment to women’s reproductive freedom, Planned Parenthood Action Fund has endorsed Dr. Kinnamon to the Desert Community College District (COD) Board of Trustees for Area 4. It is an endorsement to his values of improving the health and protecting the privacy of women and their families. Women trust Planned...
Uken Report: Those Endorsing Joel Kinnamon Speak out Loudly
Those Endorsing Joel Kinnamon Speak Out Loudly
Dr. Joel Kinnamon Receives Unanimous Support from Democrats of the Desert
On Saturday, the Democrats of the Desert unanimously endorsed Dr. Joel Kinnamon for the Desert Community College District (COD) – Area 4 for this November 8th election. The group believes his commitment to equitable access to higher education across the Coachella Valley is imperative for our students and for our local economy.
Editorial about College of the Desert’s Lack of Transparency
Check out this great editorial in the Sunday edition of the Desert Sun by former Cathedral City Councilmember Shelley Kaplan whose career centered on planning and building educational facilities at major universities. https://www.desertsun.com/story/opinion/contributors/valley-voice/2022/09/18/change-cod-board-nov-8-could-restore-trust-valley-voice/10397976002/ https://www.joel4cod.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/TheDesertSun-Kaplan-Editorial.pdf TheDesertSun – Kaplan Editorial Download/Print
Sierra Club Endorses Dr. Joel Kinnamon for COD Board of Trustees – Area 4
The leading grassroots environmental organization in the United States, the Sierra Club, has endorsed Dr. Joel Kinnamon for the Desert Community College District (COD) Board of Trustees for Area 4 thanks to his environmental stewardship and his commitment to environmental and social justice. It is an honor to receive their endorsement and support.