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Stiles’ next adventure
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He didn’t seek to leave, but was contacted by a recruiter. “I really wasn’t looking to leave. I was very happy here. But I asked myself, is there a third chapter in my life?” he said.
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The third act will be in an affluent community that expands rapidly during the winter, that has an international airport and contains – within its limits –tribal lands with their own set of issues.
But, still, it’s not all that different. “Homelessness is a problem there, just like every other California city. Providing affordable housing is another issue.”
Another area where Palm Springs and Garden Grove have commonality is in the hospitality business. Both cities have large hotel districts and depend on tourism.
He’s savoring the challenge, but also reflecting on how much he feels about his tenure on Acacia Parkway and the city he will leave behind. “I’m feeling good about this. I’m very proud of our central management team.”
As for advice he might have for whoever takes over his office on the third floor, he said, “Just get really involved in the community. And if you’re involved in the community, Garden Grove will embrace you and they will really appreciate you.
‘I’ve lived in this city, and it doesn’t mean a city manager has to live in the city, but even if you don’t just be really involved in the community.”
As of March 6, he’ll be getting really involved in a different
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Allan L. Roeder, a former Costa Mesa City Manager, served as interim manager until Stiles took office in 2015.
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Ask residents to participate in GG survey
Garden Grove residents are encouraged to take the City of Garden Grove’s community survey to provide input on key city services, such as public safety, homelessness, and affordable housing.
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The survey will enable the city to better understand local priorities and enhance responsiveness to community needs. Residents will be asked to rate their experiences on different aspects of life in Garden Grove and provide feedback.
The survey, available in multiple languages, is distributed by Zencity, a community platform used by local governments to get meaningful and actionable insights from residents.
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Public’s help requested in hit/run case
Westminster police are asking for the public’s help in finding the driver in a hit-and-run collision Friday morning.
According to the WPD, the acc ident was reported at around 8:37 a.m. in the area of Milan Street and Westminster Boulevard.
It involved an automobile that collided with an electric scooter ridden by a 12-year-old youth.
A small gray sport utility vehicle was seen leaving the scene. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Sgt. Anil Adam at (714) 548-3770.
A memorial highway sign for Ofc. Vella
An unveiling ceremony for a memorial highway sign honoring Officer Nicolas Vella of the Huntington Beach Police Department is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. Vella died on duty in a helicopter crash on Feb. 19, 2022. The aircraft crashed into the water between Lido Isle and the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach while on a mission to assist Newport Beach police.
PAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Garden Grove observed the 100th day of school by having some fun with the number 100, including trying to imagine what it looks like to be 100 years old (GGUSD photo).
