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The cash-strapped city is taking innovative approaches in its attempt to alleviate the persistent problem. However, a lack of leadership at the county level inhibits progress, say advocates.
The lawsuit argues that the City Council has been “dithering” on the issue despite a clear lack of Latino representation.
Officials had to once again draw from reserves in the current year to fill a $5.3 million budget hole and they are projecting a shortfall of just over $6 million for the 2015-16 fiscal year.
In the wake of nepotism and contract scandals, members of the Garden Grove City Council have settled on an official from Cincinnati who they say has a reputation for high ethics and transparency to take over as city manager.
Scott C. Stiles, the assistant city manager for the city of Cincinnati, is likely to be appointed as Garden Grove’s permanent city manager on Thursday.
Garden Grove city officials handed over records in April in response to a request by the District Attorney’s office, which is investigating allegations of nepotism and Brown Act violations.
Garden Grove’s Interim City Manager Allan Roeder sat down with Voice of OC recently to talk about his views on the county’s efforts to address homelessness, and what government leaders need to be doing to move forward on the issue.
Following nearly two years of turmoil, the city has picked Tom Schultz, deputy chief of operations for the Fullerton and Brea Fire Departments, to replace its embattled former Chief David Barlag.
Garden Grove officials are seeking public input in their ongoing search for a permanent city manager, at a public forum on Mar. 12 and through an online survey available in four languages.
Interim City Manager Allan Roeder says they have narrowed down the number of candidates and are entering a final round of interviews.