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.
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Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, NEWS, Politics & Elections, REGIONS, Top Stories, Westminster
Recalls, Lawsuits, Financial Struggles and Leadership Vacuum Ahead For Westminster
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.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Youth Need More ‘Positive’ Spending, Says New Study by Health Advocates
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.
Posted inSanta Ana
What to Expect in the Post-Cavazos Era at Santa Ana City Hall
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.
Posted inWestminster
Sales Tax Increase to Go Before Westminster Voters
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.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Training Civic Accountants
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.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Five Things to Know About This Year’s County Budget
We sat down with top county budget officials to go over the proposed spending plan, and here are our takeaways.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Tennis Center Project Moves Forward Despite Mayor’s Disapproval
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.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Supervisors Backed Off Criticism of Jail Phones After Contributions From Vendor
Last June, supervisors Shawn Nelson and Todd Spitzer expressed serious concern at the high prices charged to inmates for phone calls. But five months (and two maxed-out campaign contributions) later, their concern seemingly melted away.
Posted inNews Briefs, Westminster
Westminster Hires Consultant To Resolve Budget
Westminster has hired local government finance consultant Irwin Bornstein to help resolve budget issues after its last finance director was fired for a budget miscalculation.
