Riverside County Fire Department

It is a district pleasure to endorse Dick Kelly for his campaign in the November 2008 election. I have known and respected his service to the citizens of the city for over 28 years. As the retired Fire Chief of Palm Desert for many years, we can be very proud of the excellent fire and paramedic ambulance services the city has. As one of the original members of the Cove Commission (previously Fire and Public Safety Commission) creating and growing the emergency services, Dick Kelly always was and continues to be an outstanding guiding force to ensure the city receives the best emergency services at the most efficient, cost effective way possible.
In addition to the finest fire and paramedic ambulance services anywhere, one only has to drive around to understand how much effort and influence Dick Kelly has had over the many years. Palm Desert citizens enjoy the many outstanding parks, streets with beautiful landscaped medians, bridges, flood control, planned and executed upscale environmentally business and residential development, sound fiscal responsibility, wonderful colleges and the library and the many other public and private facilities. The future is very sound for Palm Desert with Dick Kelly’s stewardship and dedication.
These are exciting times and I am very glad Dick Kelly continues to be a big part of ensuring we continue the excellent progress in the future.
Eric Vogt
Deputy Chief-Retired
Riverside County Fire Department/CDF