Evans expressed pride in the city’s growth, stating, "This community has grown in so many ways since 1997, […] Crime is lower, homes are selling for over $1 million, we have new retail shopping and hotels opening, the downtown is thriving."
The decision to place City Manager Ana Alvarez on paid administrative leave comes after a performance evaluation process, but without public specifics on the reasoning.
"The city has every reason to believe that plaintiff's counsel will continue to utilize his contacts with the media to disseminate confidential material to gain any advantage he can..."