Calimesa Insider

Calimesa Insider

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Calimesa Insider episodes

  • Episode 3 - Sheriff Services

    By popular demand, City Manager Will Kolbow is joined by Riverside County Sheriff's Department Captain Evan Petersen to talk about sheriff services in the City of Calimesa. In this conversation, we got to know Captain Petersen, what is included in the City's sheriff contract, the role of the City's Problem Oriented Policing deputy, how technology has both helped and hindered police work, as well as the effects that changes at the State level has had on policing in our region.

    56 min
  • Episode 2 - All About Finance

    With the recent approval of the City's Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, City Manager Will Kolbow took the opportunity to speak with Finance Director Celeste Reid. She covers what the day-to-day operations of the City's Finance Department look like. Will and Celeste also have a discussion about the creation of the budget, as well as City's annual audit and what that entails.

    In addition, Will gives an update on the interim improvements at Cherry Valley Blvd. and I-10, a preview of our State of the City coming up in October, and the City's recently approved animal control contract with the County of Riverside.

    By popular demand, our next episode will feature a discussion on police services in the City of Calimesa.

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    40 min
  • Episode 1 - What does the City Manager Do?

    Welcome to the premier episode of Calimesa Insider! Here is what on this month's episode:

    • What Calimesa Insider will be all about
    • A little bit of background on our City Manager
    • Some history of Calimesa
    • General Law vs. Charter
    • Council-Manager form of government
    • The role of the City Manager
    • Next month, Finance Director Celeste Reid will join City Manager Will Kolbow to discuss the City's Finance operations and the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.

      30 min

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    Join City Manager Will Kolbow for a look behind the scenes at your city at work. From council meetings, to how your tax dollars are collected and used, and everything in between. This is THE place to…