Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington will hold his first quarterly meeting in Idyllwild from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Idyllwild Library.
To schedule an appointment in advance, call 951-955-1030.
Supervisor to make first quarterly visit
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Charles Washington of Temecula was sworn in as the Riverside County 3rd District supervisor last week. Accompanying him during the ceremony were his wife Kathy and daughter Lindsey. Photo by Verne Lauritzen
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington will hold his first quarterly meeting in Idyllwild from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Idyllwild Library.
To schedule an appointment in advance, call 951-955-1030.
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