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Articles, videos, and stories about Waymond Fermon and the issues shaping Indio and the Coachella Valley.
Indio Black History Month Celebration
Watch community coverage and highlights from Black History Month celebrations in Indio, California.
Watch on YouTubeIndio Black History Events
Explore videos featuring Black history, culture, and community events in Indio, California.
Watch on YouTubeIndio Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis
Find news coverage and public discussion about Indio, California's action recognizing racism as a public health crisis.
Watch on YouTubeIndio Housing Designation and Affordable Housing
Find reporting on Indio, California housing designations, planning, and affordable housing efforts.
Watch on YouTubePassenger Train Project from LA to Coachella Valley Continues to Move Forward
Driving from Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley may no longer be necessary if a proposed passenger train project materializes — a priority Councilmember Fermon has championed.
Watch on YouTubeLocal Officials Head to D.C. to Seek Funding for Coachella Valley Rail
Local elected officials traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate for federal funding for the Coachella Valley commuter rail project — a transformative infrastructure investment for Indio.
Watch on YouTubePassenger Rail 'On the Track' for Coachella Valley to LA Route
An in-depth look at the progress of the Coachella Valley–San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor, which would connect Indio and the desert cities directly to Los Angeles.
Watch on YouTubeBiden Officially Designates Chuckwalla National Monument
President Biden officially designated the Chuckwalla National Monument — protecting over 600,000 acres of California desert that Councilmember Fermon publicly supported.
Watch on YouTubeChuckwalla National Monument: Protecting California's Desert Landscapes
An overview of the Chuckwalla National Monument proposal — protecting approximately 660,000 acres just south of Joshua Tree National Park, including lands sacred to tribal nations.
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Celebrating Black History: Honoring Indio’s Black Pioneers
A KESQ News Channel 3 feature celebrating Indio’s Black pioneers and their lasting contributions to the community.
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Waymond Fermon Becomes the New Mayor of Indio
KESQ News Channel 3 coverage of Waymond Fermon becoming the new mayor of Indio.
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Indio’s Strategic Plan: The Mayor’s Goals for Revitalizing the City
A look at Indio’s strategic plan and the mayor’s goals for revitalizing the city.
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Building a City with Mayor Waymond Fermon
Mayor Waymond Fermon joins the Level One11 Podcast to discuss building a stronger city.
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