Come July 1, Anaheim’s Central, Haskett, Canyon Hills, East and Sunkist Libraries may open an extra day on the weekend after calls from some residents for greater community services.
Tag: Ashleigh Aitken
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Anaheim Leaders Rarely Question Spending Like They Do On Anti-Corruption Efforts
Anaheim officials are hesitant to spend more money on a city commissioned corruption probe, questioning a recent request at length. Here’s some of the stuff council members spent money on with minimal discussion.
Posted inInvestigative
Democratic Consultant Who Admitted Trying to Bribe Irvine Councilmembers Worked All Over Orange County
While much of the focus has been on Melahat Rafiei’s work in Irvine when she attempted to bribe two council members in 2018, Rafiei had influence all over the county.
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Calls Intensify for Anaheim’s City Leaders to Keep Promises to Root Out Corruption
In the aftermath of a fiery FBI corruption probe into Anaheim, officials launched their own investigation. This week, council members wanted to scale it back, but a host of residents say otherwise.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Major OC Republican Group Lost on 96% of its Big Local Bets in Latest Election
While the Lincoln Club used to be one of the biggest political machines in Orange County, the results from this year’s election show their influence is waning.
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Anaheim Inaugurates Two Reformist, Two Resort-Backed City Councilmembers Following FBI Corruption Probe
The new council comes after Disney spent big on boosting three of its preferred candidates, with two of them winning and one being voted out of office.
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Aitken Declares Victory in Anaheim Mayor Race; Resort Ally On Track to Lose Council Race
Anaheim may soon swear in its first woman mayor who is promising change following an explosive corruption probe into city hall revealed by FBI agents in May.
Posted inTop Stories
Disney-Backed Candidates on Track to Keep Majority of Anaheim City Council
In Anaheim, resort-backed candidates maintained their leads after election night after fallout from an explosive FBI corruption probe into city hall revealed earlier this year.
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Anaheim’s 2022 Election Night Results: Who Will Run City Hall Amidst Corruption Probe?
Here are the initial results for the November election in the battle to become the next local leaders in Orange County’s largest city, which faces fallout from an FBI corruption probe.
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Disney’s PAC Continues Spending Big To Sway Voters in Anaheim
Disney’s main political spending vehicle has poured nearly $872,000 supporting three resort-friendly candidates in a city called out by FBI agents for being influenced by resort interests.
