The Top Election Spenders in OC’s Biggest Cities and Who They’re Backing
Orange County Election 2020
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Here’s a simple look at the biggest spenders in Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine and who they’re backing or opposing.
Aitken: Lack of Transparency Alone Should Halt Angel Sale
COMMUNITY OPINION
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Wylie Aitken, the former lead negotiator for Anaheim in dealing with the Angel management, makes the following points in an article on the Angel sale:
• The current process has been fatally flawed
• The back door, secret negotiations were in stark contrast to previous negotiations
• The council has a duty to make public the prior negotiations and the negotiations undertaken by Sidhu
• The failure to allow public comments is totally unjustified
Questions Over Water Official Who Took Money from Interests Pushing Desal Project She’s Voting On
desalination
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State and local officials agree that Kris Murray’s upcoming vote for a desalination project pushed by groups she took money from is legal.
Police Contracts and Spending Coming Under Much More Scrutiny in Orange County
Safety, Security & Justice
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After recent protests calling for reforms on law enforcement spending, it appears even the most routine of police contracts at OC’s public meetings are coming under public scrutiny.
Anaheim Council Denies Disney Gate Tax Discussion, Approves Budget with $75 Million Shortfall
Anaheim
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Anaheim Councilmembers refuse calls for a $1 ticket tax for Disneyland, Angel Stadium and the Honda Center, while approving a budget with an estimated $75 million shortfall.
Orange County Officials Told Anaheim City Manager to Keep Secret Coronavirus Zip Code Data
Orange County Coronavirus
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Anaheim officials were told by Orange County health officials to keep secret coronavirus case data that shows how badly its hit parts of the city, chiefly West Anaheim.
Barnes and Moreno: An Opportunity for Recovery in Anaheim
Community Opinion
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Like many communities, Anaheim is facing a budget shortfall in the wake of Covid closures. Unlike other communities, Anaheim is uniquely positioned to address the challenge. But first, we need your input.
Calls for a Gate Tax on Disneyland Grow as Anaheim Struggles With Budget Deficit From Coronavirus
Orange County Coronavirus
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Calls for a gate tax on Disneyland are growing as Anaheim grapples with a projected $75 million budget deficit, stemming from a series of business shutdowns from Coronavirus.
Anaheim City Council Minority Begins Questioning Police Spending
Anaheim City Council
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Some Anaheim City Council members are beginning to publicly question the city’s police budget following demonstrations against police brutality that have swept across OC.
Anaheim Speeds up Angel Stadium Sale Process, Raising Payment Questions
Anaheim
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Under a pandemic budget crunch, the Anaheim City Council has significantly sped up selling Angel Stadium and 153-acres around it to team owner Arte Moreno to net $25 million for the general fund.