Anaheim First

Private Anaheim Spending Advisory Group Criticized for Ties to Business and Lack of Transparency

By Spencer Custodio | May 7, 2019

Anaheim First, a private group that’s going to make spending recommendations to the city on $250 million over the next decade, is facing heavy criticism for a lack of transparency and close business ties.

Anaheim to Let Private Group Recommend City Spending for $250 Million in Neighborhoods

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By Spencer Custodio | April 23, 2019

Anaheim City Council members voted to give $250,000 to a nonprofit group, Anaheim First, to study neighborhoods and make spending recommendations on the planned $250 million neighborhood investment over the next 10 years, but questions about study specifics, funding and a delay proposal led to a fight.