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For the second meeting in a row, Councilman Phil Luebben introduces resolutions in support of Arizona’s controversial immigration law. And just like before, Luebben’s colleagues turn him down.
Councilman Larry Agran wants initiatives on the November ballot that would, among other things, funnel millions to public schools. One of Agran’s council colleagues is suspicious that Agran would use the initiatives to help his own election chances.
California’s Secretary of State is preparing guidelines for cities and counties to use if they want to create public records that will last indefinitely.
Jennifer Muir, who covered county government over the past year, will become communications director for the Orange County Employees Association.
The Irvine City Council is slated to decide on swapping the responsibilities of the Great Park’s legal teams. The swap could save some much-needed cash.
Responding to our story on the impending wave of city manager retirements, a CEO private company said he was shot down more than five times when he applied for management positions at cities.
Today is the adoption of the county’s 2010-11 budget as well as the receiving of 20,000 acres of open space.
Advances in technology make it possible to inexpensively store records. Yet cities still choose to destroy old documents, mainly because officials want to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit.
Despite a countywide hiring freeze, senior aides to county supervisors seem adept at finding jobs on the county payroll.
In case you missed it last week, here is KOCE’s story on the $96 million deal for the OC Fairgrounds that Costa Mesa and a private company struck with the state of California.