Coachella Council selects new mayor pro tem as Hernandez makes appearance

Coachella Council selects new mayor pro tem as Hernandez makes appearance

COACHELLA, Calif. - The Coachella City Council unanimously selected Councilmember Dr. Frank Figueroa as the city’s new mayor pro tem during Wednesday night’s meeting, filling a leadership role that had been delayed earlier. Mayor Steven Hernandez appeared before the council entered closed session, allowing the vote to proceed. Hernandez has made fewer public appearances after being arraigned in October on perjury and conflict‑of‑interest charges…