Supervisors opt to explore legal option in addition to
legislative maneuvering to recover tax revenues lost when Gov.
Jerry Brown balanced the state budget.
Tag: Bill Campbell
Despite Bipartisan Effort, County Might Be Headed for ‘Bankruptcy Light’
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?
ACLU Sues Supervisors Over Public Comment Policies
The civil rights group files suit in federal court to force the
board to allow controversial statements at its public meetings.
County’s Office of Independent Review Gets Six-Month Notice
Supervisors want more tangible evidence of progress from
Sheriff’s Department watchdog.
Minority Groups Remain Frustrated by County Redistricting Process
Both Latinos and Vietnamese say the redistricting committee asks
for their testimony but does nothing.
Auditor to Scrutinize Several County Services
Supervisors want Performance Auditor Steve Danley to examine a
list of services from project construction management to child
protective services.
Trying to Fix a $48-Million Oops
Orange County supervisors and a labor chief work together to fight a Sacramento tax grab just as questions arise about why it took them so long to address the issue.
New County Redistricting Rules Still Offer Incumbent Protection
Although the statewide goal this year is to take the politics
out of redistricting, county criteria include “continuity of
representation.”
Supervisors Kill Grant Application for Obesity, Smoking Prevention
The county will not apply for federal funds that could have
brought $10 million into Orange County for health programs.
Supervisors Face Backlash for Their Objection to Spanish Word
They didn’t want the word promotora used in mental health
outreach program. Now they are facing accusations of “political
opportunism” and a possible lawsuit.



