Prosecutors announced public corruption charges against former Palm Springs mayor Stephen Pougnet, left, and city developers Richard Meaney and John Wessman. Los Angeles Times Prosecutors announced public corruption charges against former Palm Springs mayor Stephen Pougnet, left, and city developers Richard Meaney and John Wessman. Prosecutors announced public corruption charges against former Palm Springs mayor Stephen Pougnet, left, and city developers Richard Meaney and John Wessman. Pougnet first joined the Palm Springs City council in 2003 before becoming mayor in 2007. “In Palm Springs, as in most cities, the mayor and councilmembers serve part-time at the pleasure of voters.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 16, 2017 19:31 UTC