Westminster Council Inaction Leaves Bleak Outlook for City’s Finances, Basic Functions
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The meeting ended, and the window closed, without enough support by policymakers to put the question before voters in time for the November election.
With Community Demands Still Pending, Santa Ana Nears Final Budget Approval
Santa Ana
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Santa Ana officials are on track to give final approval to a new city budget that increases police spending by millions.
San Clemente City Council Passes Budget With New Oversight Regulations
San Clemente
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After a deadlocked vote two weeks ago over approving the budget, the council passed the budget and asked for monthly public reviews from city staff on city finances.
Recalls, Lawsuits, Financial Struggles and Leadership Vacuum Ahead For Westminster
budget
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The City of Westminster faces a political “perfect storm” this year, with upcoming recalls for elected officials and lawsuits involving the police department — not to mention tough choices between higher sales taxes or cuts to public services, and finding a new city manager.
Santa Ana Youth Need More ‘Positive’ Spending, Says New Study by Health Advocates
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Santa Ana spends more money arresting young people than developing them positively through libraries, mentorship, job skills and other initiatives, according to a new study commissioned by health advocates.
What to Expect in the Post-Cavazos Era at Santa Ana City Hall
Santa Ana
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Following the ouster of City Manager David Cavazos, expect changes in how the police department is managed, budget dollars are allocated, and the kind of leader the city will have atop its bureaucracy.
Sales Tax Increase to Go Before Westminster Voters
Westminster
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After a contentious meeting packed with residents and employees in support of putting a tax increase before voters, the City Council voted to approve the ballot measure on the condition that any tax increase expire after six years.
Santana: Training Civic Accountants
Countywide
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True self-government means knowing how your local public dollars are being spent. Some in Orange County clearly get that as evidenced by the attendance at county Auditor-Controller Eric Woolery’s “Accounting for Activists” training.
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.
Anaheim Tennis Center Project Moves Forward Despite Mayor’s Disapproval
Anaheim
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The city’s plans to spend millions on a private tennis center have outraged Latino activists and Mayor Tom Tait. “It just doesn’t seem to go away,” Tait said of the project that he was able to nix from the budget in 2013.