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After years of protest, the ACLU heads into superior court next month against the County of Orange seeking a court injunction against restrictive public comment rules. The hearing is scheduled for June 12 at 10 am in Dept. C25 in front of Judge Sheila Fell.
Whether it’s ensuring thoughtful evacuation of riverbed homeless encampments or switching out fueling contracts at John Wayne Airport, Orange County residents are increasingly challenging their government to be accountable, often on the front pages of Voice of OC. National media leaders and foundations, looking for models of civic engagement, are looking to Orange County.
Councilman Jim Righeimer defends city action to have two-member
working groups while Councilwoman Wendy Leece demands
documents.
City Attorney says City Council working groups were legal. Open
government advocate says get ready for a lawsuit.
Open government watchdog says meetings of two-member City
Council working groups, one of which developed outsourcing plan,
were illegal.
An attorney with a First Amendment advocacy group will send
letters to the cities demanding an end to ongoing email
destruction.
A sampling of cities’ email policies shows widespread
inconsistencies in retention rules. First Amendment advocates say
many cities are violating California’s Public Records Act.
Recent cases illustrate the curious relationship our armed
services sometimes have with freedom of speech.
Unlike virtually every city across Orange County, Santa Ana
starts its regular meetings in closed session, leaving residents in
the dark as to when the public meetings even begin.
An election-year suggestion for those who seek public
office.