Community Leaders
on Lee Weigel
Quotes From Community Leaders
About Lee Weigel
"I worked with Chief Weigel on a community outreach program that provided bulletproof vests for every Palm Springs police officer at no cost to the city or taxpayers!
As liaison to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, I have watched Lee Weigel help shape the direction of the Chamber and future of the business community.
When I decided not to run for re-election to city council, I personally encouraged Lee Weigel to run for the open seat because I know he will fight for property rights and low taxes."
Mike McCulloch, Palm Springs City Councilman
"As Riverside County Sheriff, I am very proud to endorse former Police Chief Lee Weigel for Palm Springs City Council. Both Lee and I grew up in the Coachella Valley and I have known him for many years as we both pursued parallel careers in law enforcement. I liked what Lee accomplished as the Police Chief for the City of Palm Springs. I have had ample opportunity to work with him while he served within countywide law enforcement leadership roles and for many years he was regarded as one of the "deans" within that community, shaping public safety policy not only within Palm Springs, but within Riverside County and at the State level as well. Based upon that long record of public service, and his open and inclusive management style, he will serve as an outstanding City Councilman."
Sheriff Stan Sniff
Riverside County Sheriff
“I have known Chief Lee Weigel for more than 25 years of his stellar 32 year career in law enforcement. He is a proven leader with integrity that understands people. I have seen him bring positive change to an organization. He is successful because he is honest and genuine and because he listens and has a talent for getting to the core of an issue."
Bob Doyle, Former Riverside County Sheriff
“Lee Weigel will be an outstanding member of the Palm Springs City Council. I have known Lee Weigel for over twenty-one years and know him to be a man of compassion, integrity and conviction. Lee Weigel served the community of Palm Springs for 32 years with distinction. He is a true advocate for children and education. He is also one of the finest law enforcement professionals I have had the privilege to work with and a wonderful friend. Please join me in supporting Lee Weigel for Palm Springs City Council.”
Neil Lingle, School Board Member, Desert Sands Unified School District
“Lee Weigel is a bright and skillful leader who was instrumental in saving the Film Festival for Palm Springs.”
Harold Matzner, Chairman Emeritus and Current Vice Chairman, Palm Springs International Film Festival
“Lee has been a member of our board for over eight years and actively participated in the rebirth of the festival which began about that time.”
Earl Greenburg, Chairman, Palm Springs International Film Festival
“I know Lee Weigel to be an inclusive leader with a desire to hear all sides of an issue. Chief Weigel was the catalyst for the Palm Springs Police Advisory Committee and was the driving force behind Community Policing in Palm Springs. That shows he is interested in consulting with the community to uncover their needs. He believes and has a true interest in bringing the best government possible to Palm Springs.”
Barbara Wisbey, Social Columnist, Bottomline Magazine
“Lee, I’m pleased that you are planning to take your strong administrative skills and law enforcement knowledge out of retirement by offering the citizens of Palm Springs an opportunity to elect you to the City Council. Good luck, my friend.”
Roy Wilson, Riverside County Supervisor
“Lee and I were colleagues in Palm Springs for many years…..I know Lee to be a good listener, quiet deliberator, and a decisive leader."
Bary Freet, Fire Chief (ret.), Palm Springs Fire Department
"As a former Municipal and Superior Court Judge, I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Lee Weigel for over 20 Years. As Chief of Police for the Palm Springs Police Department, he organized and ran the best Police Department in the Coachella Valley. His proven leadership skills will be a valuable addition to the City Council. I urge you to vote for and elect, Lee Weigel for Palm Springs City Council."
Judge Arthur S. Block (Ret.)
“Lee has many years of service to the Palm Springs Police Department and is very familiar with the needs of the community, public safety and the need for more police officers to be placed on the battle line to combat the ever increasing crime rate.”
Troy Castillo, President, Palm Springs Police Officers Association.
"He (Lee Weigel) is a homegrown product who has demonstrated an ability to work with every segment of the community and is a proven leader."
Dave Baron, "Desert Magazine"
A big thank you to all of the people supporting me. And a special thanks to Campaign Manager Mike McCabe, Sharon McCabe and Treasurer Bob Wilmeth of Abel, Krieger and Wilmeth.
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