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Category: Norberto Santana, Jr.
Spitzer Announces Bid for Supervisor Seat
Later today, the former state assemblyman and county supervisor
will announce his bid for Third District seat in 2012.
Costa Mesa Officials Contemplate Life Without a Fire Department
Orange County Fire Authority says it can provide fire services
to the city and save taxpayers $20 million over the next five
years.
How Much Could the Williams’ Fiasco Cost Taxpayers?
As County Supervisors negotiate the resignation of Public
Administrator John Williams, questions swirl over whether he
deserves a payout or should be forced to just walk away.
Costa Mesa Becomes Ground Zero in Ideological Budget Battle
A raucous meeting Tuesday provides a glimpse of things to come
as the Republican-dominated city council moves to study the
outsourcing of half of the city’s operations.
Supervisor Nelson Chooses Wife for Tourism Council
Which is interesting because the Fourth Supervisorial District
has historically been a staunch vote against tourism subsidies.
Fair Board Legal Bills Skyrocket
Private law firm has cost the board hundreds of thousands more
than Attorney General. But board still has issues with transparency
laws.
Supervisors Growing Tired of IT Cost Overruns, Excuses
The latest request was for an additional $225,000 for an
accounting software overhaul. Reason given for the change order:
“unforeseen complexities.”
Larry Agran to Relinquish Great Park Chairmanship
After a tumultuous half-decade reign as the head of the Great
Park Board of Directors, Agran will not be seeking
reappointment.
Gearing Up for Pension Battle Royal
Local GOP officials are inviting electeds throughout Orange
County to pension “boot camp.” Union officials warn against such a
confrontational approach.


