Five Things to Know About This Year’s County Budget
County Government
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We sat down with top county budget officials to go over the proposed spending plan, and here are our takeaways.
Mired in Dysfunction, Westminster Council Seeks to Avoid Future Bankruptcy
Westminster
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The city is facing a long-term deficit of $12.6 million and is on track to spend through its reserves in three years. Yet there is little appetite on council for either more budget cuts or tax increases.
Santana: Frank Kim Must Sell OC on County Government
Countywide
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New county CEO Frank Kim needs to take the lead in creating an effective regional governance model if he’s to stem calls for dissolution of Orange County’s cities in favor of one super city.
Two Years After Budget Crisis, Santa Ana Foresees a Surplus
Countywide
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The city’s once dire financial position has improved so dramatically that city officials are now projecting a $2.6-million surplus by next fiscal year and a $41.7-million general fund reserve the year after that.
Stanton, Sheriff at Odds Over Cuts
Stanton
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City leaders say they must cut more than $1 million from their contract with the department. Sheriff’s officials say cut endangers public safety.
HB City Manager Headed Bankrupt San Bernardino
Huntington Beach
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The San Bernardino city attorney said city officials falsified budget documents when Fred Wilson was San Bernardino’s top bureaucrat.
Santa Ana Steps Back From the Brink
Santa Ana
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Interim City Manager Paul Walters says the city, facing possible bankruptcy a few months ago, could have a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year — maybe even a little extra.
Former City Manager Blamed for Santa Ana’s Budget Crisis
Countywide
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Some City Council members now say Dave Ream misled them when he
gave assurances that the city could afford generous deals with its
public safety unions.
Does Bankruptcy Await Santa Ana?
Santa Ana
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Although city officials and union leaders say they can reduce
the city’s $30-million budget deficit, bankruptcy is being
whispered more often these days in City Hall.
Despite Bipartisan Effort, County Might Be Headed for ‘Bankruptcy Light’
Government
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Orange County officials worked into the weekend in an attempt to get back $48 million in tax revenue taken by Gov. Jerry Brown, but ended up falling short. What now?