The Cypress City Council is also looking to fill a vacancy by appointment.
Category: Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, Surf City USA and Orange County’s largest beach city, is home to about 191,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget and its fights with the state over housing and other laws.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County Power Authority Criticized For Lack Of Transparency
Following the collapse of a similar agency in neighboring Riverside County, concerns arise that Orange County’s agency could make the same mistakes without robust public input.
Posted inCypress
Cypress Becomes the Latest OC City to Consider Electing Council Members Without Elections
In 2021, Councilmembers in at least four cities in Orange County have considered appointment instead of elections for local office.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach to Develop Sustainability Plan as Local Experts Warn of Climate Crisis
City staff will be drawing up a roadmap on how to protect the local environment through a holistic approach.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach to Appoint New Council Member, Reviving a Debate Other OC Cities Tackled
The debate of whether to appoint someone or hold a special election has popped off in at least five OC cities in recent years.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
How Will Cities Deploy New Mental Health Response Network for Homeless Calls?
As OC cities embark on using medical and social workers – rather than police – to respond to non-emergency mental health calls, how will it work and what kinds of calls will it handle?
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Costa Mesa Officials Approve $2M Annual Contract For Shelter, Other Cities Rethink Homelessness Response
While new shelters have been built, a recent poll indicates housing is a top concern among Orange County residents.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Even More OC Cities Join Movement to Switch Out Cops for Social Workers in Homeless, Mental Health Response
The cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, and possibly Santa Ana have joined in on the idea.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Using $20K in Covid Funds to Help Businesses Impacted by “Adrian’s Kickback”
The city and police department are reflecting on how they can better respond to these situations in the future.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Orange County Cities Join Growing Movement to Use Social Workers, Not Cops, for Homeless and Mental Health Response
Local police chiefs have also said mental health situations sometimes escalate when a uniformed police officer shows up.
