Costa Mesa will double its spending on roads, alleys and parks to more than $20 million and layoff four workers.
Tag: budget
Posted inGovernment
Once a Whipping Boy, Cop Watchdog Now Gets More Love
Months after threatening the budget ax, a majority of supervisors now say they support the county’s Office of Independent Review.
Posted inCosta Mesa
Corrections on Costa Mesa Budget Article
An article based on a City Council budget session contained inaccuracies regarding the city’s budget priorities.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Community Editorial: Trying to Let Go in a Special-Interest Era
Board of Supervisors Chairman John Moorlach discusses the politics of budget balancing.
Posted inNewport Beach
Newport Beach City Hall Considers Moderate Budget Cuts
The city expects to end the budget year with a $4.4-million surplus and make additional cuts in next year’s budget.
Posted inIrvine
Great Park Budget Cuts Target Controversial Consultants
The park’s board approves a fiscal 2012-13 budget that includes significant cuts to no-bid contractors, including public relations firm Forde & Mollrich.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Mayor Declares City ‘Healthy’ and ‘Happening’
Focus will stay on building stronger neighborhoods and cutting
regulatory red tape for businesses, mayor vows in State of the City
address.
Posted inLaguna Beach
Laguna Beach Gets $3 Million in Unexpected Revenue
The funds come via an improving economy, says the city manager.
The money will be spent on one-time purchases and allocations.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Employees: Anaheim Plans to Lay Off Eight More Librarians
Library staffers say the city will cut almost one-fifth of its
full-time library employees. City officials won’t give
specifics.
Posted inSanta Ana
Focus on Premium Pay in Santa Ana’s Budget Mess
The city pays $9.2 million annually in premium pay to employees
with special skills or experience. Budget consultants declare this
is far above the norm.
