City leaders want to issue hundreds of millions of dollars in new bonds to expand the convention center. But a citizens group lawsuit claims the financing plan is illegal.
Tag: Anaheim Convention Center
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Investigative
Anaheim OKs Convention Center Expansion Bonds
Opponents of $300 million Anaheim Convention Center expansion argue issue must go before the voters.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Top Stories, Transportation
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Veterans speak out in support of a cemetery at the Great Park, and county supervisors consider outsourcing more county jobs.
Posted inAnaheim
Bankers Back Out of Convention Center Expansion Deal
CitiGroup drops plans to purchase $265 million in city bonds for the project following lawsuit claiming the financing was illegal.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, Investigative, Top Stories
Anaheim Residents Fight Stadium and Convention Center Deals
A grassroots group is filing lawsuits to stop the new lease proposal for Angel Stadium and the proposed convention center expansion.
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Experts: Anaheim’s Convention Center Gamble Sure to Fail
The Anaheim City Council is set to approve a plan to borrow $200 million against its general fund for a convention center expansion. Economists say predicted revenue to pay the debt won’t materialize.
Posted inAnaheim, Investigative, Transportation
‘Media Coverage’ Part of OC Register’s Naming Rights Pitch
A presentation given to Anaheim officials touts the Register’s ability to generate media coverage for the properties.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Anaheim Gives Up On Monorail
Mayor says $700-million elevated train system, still officially part of the city’s long-term transportation plan, would be “way too expensive.”
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Taxi War Provides View Into City Business and Politics
In Anaheim, one taxicab company has filed a lawsuit accusing another of setting up an illegal monopoly with Disney and two Anaheim hotels. The battle features some of the city’s biggest power brokers.
