Experts on hotel construction financing say that the four-star hotels could be built without a controversial $158-million tax subsidy.
Category: Anaheim
Anaheim, Orange County’s largest city and home to the Disneyland Resort and Angel Stadium, has about 340,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, the resort district and policing.
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Anaheim to Develop Proposal for Greater Oversight of Police
The debate about oversight of the police department has become so contentious that Police Chief John Welter publicly accused a blogger and former council candidate of spreading “bullshit lies.”
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Hotel Developer Still Wants $158-Million City Subsidy
Bill O’Connell, developer of GardenWalk Hotels, wants the Anaheim City Council to again grant him a tax break to build his luxury hotel project.
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Anaheim Council Considering Ways to Settle ACLU Lawsuit
Mayor Tom Tait proposes a neighborhood improvement program while new Councilman Jordan Brandman discusses council districts.
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When Will Anaheim Hotelier Disclose Project’s Investors?
A successful Brown Act lawsuit against the City Council’s approval of a $158-million taxpayer subsidy for a hotel project might mean that the identities of investors in the project will remain secret for longer.
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Anaheim Council’s $158-Million Hotel Subsidy Overturned
An Orange County Superior Court judge Monday voided the controversial agreement, saying the vote violated the state’s open-meeting law known as the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Top Stories
The Struggle for Accountability in Police Shootings
A meeting of minds Wednesday night that included the district attorney, Anaheim’s mayor and Santa Ana’s former police chief revealed no clear path to accountability in shootings by police.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Investigative, Transportation
Pringle Complains, Gets Second Chance at OCTA Contract
Finishing last among three bidders, the former mayor and OCTA director alleged improper contact between staff and other bidders.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Kring and Brandman Win Anaheim City Council Seats
Kring, who was endorsed by Mayor Tom Tait, will join the Disney-backed Brandman.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Kring, Brandman Have Early Lead For Anaheim Council
Kring has 21.2 percent of the absentee vote and Barndman has 20.4 percent. John Leos is third with 13.3 percent and Steve Chavez Lodge fourth with 10.5 percent.
