Newly elected Mayor Steve Bennett  brought several major changes to the Town of Quartzsite's Council meetings, held bi-weekly Tuesday evenings at the Town Hall.

Among them, the town hall meetings no longer entailed a brief three-minute timeframe for speakers to bring before the council an issue of concern. Of course, that quickly ended the moment Bennett was out of office. Why are Quartzsite's officials so determined to quash community involvement in town matters?
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Bennett brought two issues to the council concerning personnel issues: It was decided that having Town Manager and Town Attorney Dan Field continue to hold both positions would be reconsidered, with the Town actively advertising for an attorney.

It was further offered for consideration that the town advertise for a police chief.  Jeff Gilbert, current Chief of Police for the Town of Quartzsite presented a lengthy argument and brought supporters to speak on his behalf.  He was ultimately allowed to remain in his current position with a three year contract, the value of which was not disclosed.

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