Save Our Desert: Who is Developer STEVE SHELDON & Why is He in OUR TOWN? 🤔

Question:

Why is Steve Sheldon, an out-of-town developer, pursuing a large-scale project targeting our neighborhood, rather than in areas where he has an established track record?

Source: https://sheldongrp.com/

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Source: https://www.facebook.com/stoptherezoning/

"Orange County Water District director Steve Sheldon mocks transparency at a committee meeting several years ago."

Source: https://socalwaterwars.substack.com/p/ever-been-to-your-local-water-board

"Steve Sheldon's Unethical Culture Challenged by Legal Complaint"

Source: https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2014/12/steve-sheldons-unethical-culture-challenged-by-legal-complaint/

"He also, perhaps inadvertently, included an email from one of his sister’s lawyers that called him “unscrupulous” and “a schmuck,” according to court records."

Source: https://www.ocweekly.com/lou-sheldon-traditional-values/

"...allegedly discovered Sheldon's reputation with the City was less than stellar."

Source: https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/632d36c144e14c0a066101b4

"Developer Accused of Bullying as his Plans to Reimagine Westminster's Civic Center Drag On"

"Instead, an internal memo labelling Sheldon's behavior as "hostile" and "aggressive" toward those tasked with holding him to his project commitments is causing distress among the public over what kind of deal, exactly, the city has gotten itself into."

Source: https://voiceofoc.org/2020/12/developer-accused-of-bullying-as-his-plans-to-reimagine-westminsters-civic-center-drag-on/

"...expressed concern regarding Steve Sheldon's character, behavior, and actions..."

Source: https://westminsterca.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=westminsterca_9d3eb0503505559d94efe0214825bf4e.pdf&view=1

Steve Sheldon was spokesperson for Traditional Values Coalition — which was designated an “anti-gay hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center — one might ask why he is choosing to pursue a development in a community like Palm Springs, known for its inclusivity and diversity? 🤦🏼‍♀️🌈