Both opponents and supporters of a $158-million tax break for
two four-star hotels planned in Anaheim voiced strong opinions at
Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Category: NORTH COUNTY
North Orange County covers Fullerton, Brea, La Habra, Buena Park, Placentia, Yorba Linda and their neighbors, where city budgets have been the recurring story. Every story we have published about north county, newest first.
Fullerton Will Have a Recall Election
The campaign to oust three Fullerton city councilmen has
qualified for the ballot.
Anaheim Council to Consider Limits on Public’s Speaking
As of now, there are no limits on speakers, which Mayor Tom Tait
says unfairly favors those who hog the microphone.
Fullerton Might Get OCTA’s Help to Fund Rail Crossings
The city lost nearly $8.5 million for the project when Gov.
Jerry Brown eliminated redevelopment.
There’s More Than One Way to Draft a City Charter
The most recent controversy in Costa Mesa is over whether the
city should form a commission to draft a proposed city charter or
leave it in the hands of the City Council.
Fullerton Police Chief to Retire
Michael F. Sellers, who was harshly criticized after the beating
death of transient Kelly Thomas by his officers, will officially
step down this month.
Hotelier Says Contributions to Sidhu Were Legal
William O’Connell argues there should be no concerns about his
campaign donations to Harry Sidhu’s 2010 supervisorial campaign.
Not so, says county watchdog Shirley Grindle.
Fullerton Recall Drive Bankrolled Almost Entirely by Bushala
The businessman and blogger spent nearly $150,000 in apparently
successful effort to force a recall election. Meanwhile, police and
their supporters funded much of the opposition effort.
Anaheim Residents Vent Their Anger Over Hotel Subsidy
What was supposed to be a special session of the Anaheim City
Council to reconsider a $158-million tax break instead became an
impromptu, angry town hall meeting.
Anaheim Mayor Declares City ‘Healthy’ and ‘Happening’
Focus will stay on building stronger neighborhoods and cutting
regulatory red tape for businesses, mayor vows in State of the City
address.









