Scott C. Stiles, the assistant city manager for the city of Cincinnati, is likely to be appointed as Garden Grove’s permanent city manager on Thursday.
Tag: Bao Nguyen
Garden Grove Council Voices Support For Vietnam Human Rights Bill
Councilman Phat Bui applauded Mayor Bao Nguyen for proposing a letter of support for a Congressional bill for the Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2015 — although not without reminding Nguyen of a letter he had refused to sign months earlier.
Garden Grove Council Considers Shift to District Elections
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.
After Year of Scandal, Garden Grove Makes Transparency High Priority
Officials want to take steps to improve the city’s relationship with residents and the media after more than a year of dealing with fallout from nepotism revelations.
Struggles of Second Generation Reveal Long Shadow of War
The author and other adult children of Vietnamese refugees talk about how the fall of Saigon shaped the experiences and character of their generation.
Garden Grove City Attorney To Retire in July
Garden Grove city attorney Thomas Nixon will retire after nearly 10 years with the city.
Garden Grove Mayor Draws Ire With Stand on Riverside Sister City Letter
Residents are angry over Mayor Bao Nguyen’s refusal to support a letter protesting Riverside’s sister city relationship with a Vietnamese city.
Garden Grove Mayor Focuses on Youth, Citizen Engagement at State of the City
Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen’s pitched a new focus on community engagement, investments in technology, and attracting young professionals and families to the city.
Garden Grove Mayor Calls For Investigations Into Ex-Fire Chief’s Deal
The mayor is calling on the OC District Attorney and state Attorney General to investigate a city contract that gave former Fire Chief David Barlag a two-year position at full salary in exchange for him dropping undisclosed legal threats against the city.
Garden Grove Unified Fills Empty Board Seat
The Board of Trustees appointed Theresa Rocco to fill a vacancy left by Bao Nguyen, who was elected Mayor of Garden Grove.


