Wayne Olson Resigns as Palm Springs Chief Economic Development Officer

Wayne Olson resigns as Palm Springs chief economic development officer

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - News Channel 3 is confirming tonight that Palm Springs' top economic development official, Wayne Olson, has resigned.  Olsen served as the city's first-ever chief economic development officer. City officials confirmed Olson submitted his resignation on Monday. There was no reason given for his departure. The City is in the process of beginning recruitment for a new Chief Economic Development Officer, a spokesperson …

Palm Springs chief economic development officer resigns days after council debate over consulting contract ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

Wayne Olson, who resigned from his position as chief economic development officer Monday morning, speaks to the ONE-PS membership during a monthly meeting. (File photo) Palm Springs Chief Economic Development Officer Wayne Olson resigned Monday, five days after the City Council tabled a vote on a $170,250 consulting contract amendment he had argued was essential to putting the city’s economic development agenda into action. The city confirmed th…