The city council will vote tonight on the settlement offer, which includes compensation based on the current value of personal property lost by verified former Section 14 residents and their families.
In addition to the settlement, the council will also consider funding broader programs intended to address longstanding economic disparities in the desert city, including $20 million for housing initiatives and $1 million for local business initiatives for marginalized communities.
Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein said the city council is 'deeply gratified' that the former residents of Section 14 have agreed to accept the settlement offer.
The resolution of the claim, Bernstein said, 'will create lasting benefits for our entire community while providing programs that prioritize support for the former residents of Section 14.'
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