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Voice of OC will be working with county Auditor-Controller Eric Woolery to moderate a free training session for residents and activists interested in tracking government spending.

Residents will be able to find out how to follow the money – whether it is the county, a city, school district, or any other public agency. This seminar that will give the basics on what to look for as citizens dive into the murky pool of where our tax dollars go.

More details are in the flyer below. Please RSVP before June 10 to pioac@ac.ocgov.com.

Accounting for Activists flyer

Nick covers the city of Santa Ana, as well as the County of Orange, often reporting on issues like homelessness, public safety, mental health, and the role of money in politics. Since joining Voice...