The mayor is calling on the OC District Attorney and state Attorney General to investigate a city contract that gave former Fire Chief David Barlag a two-year position at full salary in exchange for him dropping undisclosed legal threats against the city.
Tag: Allan Roeder
Posted inCosta Mesa
Hundreds Turn Out to Slam Costa Mesa City Council
More than 50 speakers took their turn at the podium at Tuesday’s
regular meeting, many accusing the council of “cooking the books”
to justify its outsourcing plan.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa’s Incomplete Budget Picture
The City Council majority continues to stick to rhetoric that an
unprecedented outsourcing plan is need to save the city from
insolvency. But the public has not gotten all the facts.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Might Dismantle Fire Department
Interim Assistant City Manager says city council will weigh
proposal from the Orange County Fire Authority amidst a slew of
tough budget choices.
Posted inCosta Mesa
What’s Happening with the Fair CEO Turned Consultant
Costa Mesa will end its contract with former Orange County Fair CEO Becky Bailey-Findley sooner than expected because of her relationship with the company that wants to buy the fairgrounds.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
More Twists and Turns Than the Tilt-a-Whirl
The Orange County Fair story gets more bizarre with the sale possibilities intensifying as Schwarzenegger enters his last months in office. The city’s main negotiating consultant draws attention amid conflict of interest allegations.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
It Will Certainly Be More Than Go-Carts and a Driving Range
Tense negotiations are expected as Costa Mesa and FMW try to
agree on what can happen at the OC Fairgrounds.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana Jr.
Contemplating Fate of the OC Fairgrounds
The theme for this year’s OC Fair is ‘The Beat Goes On.’ But will it?
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Fairgrounds Deal Protects City’s Bottom Line but Not Property’s Character
Company will be able to dictate uses with few checks from the public. ‘I’m a private entrepenuer — I hope I make much more than I’m paying you,” says company representative.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Recent Events Could Signal Beginning of Fair Board’s End
Governor sends a no-confidence vote by pulling the plug on competing proposal from fair board to purchase the fairgrounds.
