After state auditors alleged public tourism dollars were used to lobby elected officials, one city councilwoman now wants to use a portion of the money to fund affordable housing.
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.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Who’s Spending in the Recall Election of Anaheim Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava?
While a hotel worker’s union is backing her recall, Disneyland resort area interests are spending big to keep Rubalcava on the city council.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Another Orange County City Mandates Affordable Housing
Costa Mesa joins a host of Orange County cities requiring developers to build affordable homes in their residential projects amid state pressure to address a worsening housing crisis.
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Two More OC Cities Create Housing Trusts; Are They Effective?
Anaheim and Laguna Beach officials are starting up housing trusts as cities across Orange County struggle with getting affordable homes built.
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Anaheim Approves $2 Billion Disneyland Forward Expansion
Anaheim City Council members approved Disneyland’s expansion proposal, yet it’s unclear exactly what will be built. Some residents urged the council to hold off until plans are more clear.
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Anaheim to Consider Approving Disneyland Forward
Anaheim officials are expected to vote on the proposed expansion of Disneyland on Tuesday amid a list of persisting concerns by a host of residents on the impacts it will have on their lives.
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Is Anaheim Rushing the Approval of Disneyland’s Expansion?
Officials are looking to sign off on Disneyland’s proposed expansion next week. Some residents are comparing the rushed process to the failed Angel Stadium Sale that was detailed by an FBI corruption probe.
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Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Bleeds Leadership in Wake of Corruption Scandal
The chamber’s CEO Laura Cunningham found a new job at the Irvine Ranch Water District, becoming the second CEO to leave in two years in the wake of a massive corruption scandal.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Anaheim Looks to Create Housing Trust Fund
While city staff and council members touted the possibilities, similar programs haven’t always panned out in Orange County.
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Will Anaheim Require Developers to Build Affordable Homes?
A few officials in Anaheim are pushing back again against the idea of implementing an ordinance to require developers to build affordable homes in their projects.
