Recent revelations of potential conflicts of interest among
high-level officials show the city needs an independent watchdog,
expert says.
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.
Community Editorial: Sad But Not Surprised by Anaheim Revelations
OC labor leader Tefere Gebre says Anaheim has been the closest
thing we have to a corporate city for a long time.
Subsidiary of Councilwoman’s Firm Holds City Contract
Councilwoman Kris Murray cast a vote this year to approve a
report by a subsidiary of Willdan Group, which employs her as its
senior vice president, city records show.
Can County Devise a Better Approach Than Laura’s Law?
Supervisor John Moorlach says the county might adopt a law for
mentally ill street people that is “better” than current state
law.
Anaheim’s Finance Director Named Interrim City Manager
Bob Wingenroth takes the helm after City Manager Thomas Wood’s
resignation.
Signs Pointed to Council’s Dissatisfaction With City Manager
Sources close to City Hall say Thomas Wood and key members of
the City Council had been at odds for some time before he was asked
to resign last week. The city’s business community, meanwhile, is
shocked and confused.
OCTA Considering No-Confidence Vote on High-Speed Rail
No board member speaks up in defense of the $98-billion project
that would link Anaheim and San Francisco.
Anaheim City Manager Thomas Wood Resigns
It is the third high-level departure since Voice of OC
investigations raised conflict of interest questions regarding the
city’s building division.
Galloway Attending Council Meeting From Hotel in Germany
Anaheim Councilwoman Lorri Galloway is on a trip paid for by the
German government to learn about transportation systems.
Anaheim Council Slashes City Manager’s Contract Authority
The largest contract the city manager may sign without council
approval was reduced from $250,000 to $100,000.









