The lobbyist and former mayor departs after a call from Mayor Tom Tait that committee members disclose economic interests.
Tag: American Civil Liberties Union
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Questions Surround Picks for Anaheim Charter Review Panel
In a Facebook post, Jose Solorio criticizes the all-white City Council for appointing only white people to the committee. Meanwhile, Mayor Tom Tait and a good-government expert say committee members should file public statements of economic interest.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Millions Budgeted for Tennis Center Sparks Outrage in Anaheim
City leaders have portrayed the coming fiscal year’s budget as focused on working-class Latino areas. But critics say a decision to spend $6.4 million on improvements to an upscale tennis center paints a different picture.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Council Again Rejects Elections by Council Districts
In a 3-2 vote, the council instead backed a charter amendment that would require residents to live in districts but still be elected at large. Latino activists say that would still leave their community disenfranchised.
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Anaheim Council to Mull Citywide Vote on Council Districts
Council members decided to review at their next meeting the recommendations of a committee to let voters decide on changes in the city’s electoral process and size of council.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Committee: Voters Should Decide Electoral Change
Its final recommendation is to put formation of City Council districts on the ballot.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Mayor Demands Retraction From Councilwoman
Mayor Tom Tait says an opinion article by Councilwoman Kris Murray falsely accuses him of pushing the city to break a state law.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Latino and Arab Groups Join at Neighborhood Event
A fair held in a Latino neighborhood and organized by a nonprofit affiliated with the city’s Muslim and Arab community shows an effort to build trust between the two groups.
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Anaheim Committee Deadlocks on Plan for Council Districts
The panel charged with recommending whether to change the City Council electoral system to a council districts format could not reach consensus and indicated it will recommend the question go before voters.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
PBS Video: Santa Ana Police Exec Gets Large Retirement Payout
Tune in to PBS SoCaL at 5 p.m. when we’ll delve into the hot topics in Orange County politics and government.
