In Wednesday’s wee hours, Anaheim City Council members approved a 45-year deal that would reimburse Disneyland for any entertainment tax levied on the mega-resort in exchange for promises of up to $1.5 billion in investments to its theme parks.
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Posted inNews Briefs
In Rare Move, County Prosecutor Runs Against Sitting Judge
The upcoming re-election of a Superior Court judge has taken an uncommon twist, after a county prosecutor jumped into the race – and picked up a major endorsement from her colleagues.
Posted inAnaheim, Community Opinion, Countywide
Moreno: Please Do Not Vote for the Disney Tax-Exemption
Anaheim activist Jose Moreno says that approving this binding deal after a holiday weekend with only 10 days notice goes counter to values of transparency and public deliberation.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Electeds Financed by Disneyland Rushed to Support Tax Shield for Resort
Anaheim City Council members Kris Murray and Jordan Brandman were the first to announce their support for a deal protecting Disneyland from a ticket tax. They’ve also benefitted the most from the mega-resort’s campaign spending.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Westminster
Former Westminster City Clerk Claims Harassment, Retaliation in Lawsuit
Robin Roberts said she became a target of Councilwoman Margie Rice and other officials after she complained about potential Brown Act violations, unreported campaign contributions and conflicts of interest.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Xerox Collapse Should Fuel Calls for Outside Oversight
Santana writes that the total collapse of the county’s largest IT contract with Xerox should refocus the debate on adding oversight to county contracting.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
DA Announces Committee to Examine Prosecutorial Misconduct
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has empaneled a committee of five independent attorneys to examine his office’s controversial, and at-times, illegal use of jailhouse informants.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Health & Wellness
Spencer: Santa Ana Needs to Protect it’s Blue Gold
Santa Ana activist Madeleine Spencer writes about a California water tour organized by Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michelle Martinez that opened her eyes about protecting Santa Ana’s water resources.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Dalai Lama Brings His Message of Kindness to Anaheim
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader spoke to a packed Honda Center before convening with Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait on education.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Latino Advocate Alleges OC Register Reporter Excluded Him From Ticket Tax Coverage
Jose Moreno, president of Los Amigos Orange County and advocate for the city’s underserved neighborhoods, claims a Register reporter lied to him and kept his views on a pending Disneyland ticket tax proposal out of the newspaper’s coverage.
