Following a wave of Orange County cities and school districts, Garden Grove could be the next municipality to shift toward electing its city council members by district.
Tag: American Civil Liberties Union
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
More Questions Dog Anaheim’s Use of Cell Phone Spying Devices
A community letter from Anaheim Police Chief Raul Quezada explaining the police department’s use of the devices, known as StingRays, appears to have borrowed content from a canned comment issued by the FBI.
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Anaheim Leaders Want to Get Moving on Forming Council Districts
Although the deadline to submit maps for districts isn’t until July of 2016, council members argue the maps should be submitted sooner so potential candidates have ample time to prepare their campaigns.
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A Flood of Campaign Cash Pouring Into Anaheim Races
Disneyland has contributed well over $200,000 to committees supporting the reelection of two incumbents. Meanwhile, unions and other progressive organizations are heavily funding the campaign to transform the city’s council election system.
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The Irony of Anaheim’s Settlement
The recent settlement between Latino activists and the city calls for a ballot measure to change the city’s voting system via the very voting system Latinos say is discriminatory.
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Impacts of Kelly Thomas Case Go Far Beyond Jury’s Verdict
Similar to Rodney King’s, the Kelly Thomas case showed reluctance of juries to convict police. Also like King’s beating, Thomas’s death will have long-lasting impact.
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Supporters of District Elections in Anaheim Celebrate Victory
Nearly 100 advocates of stronger Latino representation gathered on the steps of City Hall to hail a lawsuit settlement that calls for a vote on changing the city’s electoral system.
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Anaheim Council Set to OK Settlement for District Elections
Sources close to the situation say the City Council will be approving a settlement to the ACLU Voting Rights Act lawsuit that would put district elections on the November ballot.
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Why Is Anaheim Talking Settlement in Voting Rights Case?
It could be related to a court ruling in Palmdale and embarrassing revelations in the discovery process, sources say.
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Anaheim in Settlement Talks on Council Districts Suit
Depositions and hearings have been postponed as the city negotiates settlement of a voting rights lawsuit, according to the Los Angeles Times.
