Brea is home to about 48,000 people. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and how police use surveillance technology.
Outsourcing fire services and deals with police and general
employees could eliminate much of the city’s $30-million budget
deficit. But challenges remain.
The cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and Orange will be hiring a
consultant to study the possible options, including a joint powers
authority.
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Government transparency wish list that goes beyond most other
such ordinances will be on the June ballot.
City manager assures council that a reorganization plan will realize enough savings to save the department. But firefighter’s union head calls the plan “terrible.”
Council voted, 3-2, in favor of a reorganization plan presented in a somewhat last-minute fashion by the city manager.
Two grassroots ballot initiatives — one on parking and one on open governance — might make the November ballot in Brea.
Budget for 2010-11 is down from current spending, but city services are maintained through “resourceful” reductions.
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