CalPERS: Rancho Santiago Chancellor’s Salary Violates Retirement Laws
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Chancellor Raul Rodriguez’s salary “is not in compliance with retirement law,” according to CalPERS spokeswoman Amy Morgan.
Santa Ana Projects $17 Million Budget Hole as Labor Costs Skyrocket
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The budget pressures are prompting warnings from the city manager that services may have to be cut back, despite growth in tax revenues. The funding gap is projected to grow to $40 million in five years.
Amid Funding Shortfall, Santa Ana Raises Median Police Compensation Above $213,000
Santa Ana
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The new contract raises the base salary for officers and sergeants by 5.6 percent to 10.6 percent, depending on seniority and work schedule. Supporters say it’s needed to keep compensation competitive, while opponents say Santa Ana can’t afford the increase.
Santa Ana Confronts Big Budget Shortfalls That Could Last Years
Santa Ana
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If the deficits continue and the city has to draw from rainy day funds, it could be pushed to the brink of bankruptcy a few years from now. City officials say they’re working hard to find ways to save costs and grow revenues.
CalPERS Returning $792,873 in Pension Payments for Westminster City Attorney
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The state pension system determined in March that Westminster City Attorney Richard Jones was never entitled to a pension through the city because he is an independent contractor.
CalPERS: Westminster’s City Attorney Does Not Deserve City Pension
Westminster
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Following a lengthy review, the California Public Retirement System (CalPERS) has determined that Westminster City Attorney Richard D. Jones was never entitled to a state pension through his work with the city.
Dick Jones’ Sweet Deal in Westminster
Westminster
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Last year, Jones & Mayer, of which Richard Jones is the sole owner, collected at least $2 million in billings for city attorney services in several cities. On top of that, Jones received a $210,000 salary from Westminster last year and might be in line for a fat pension.
Santa Ana’s Park Ranger Program Not Dead Yet
CalPERS
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City staff wants to end the program, but council members — after hearing backlash from residents — are split on the issue.
Villa Park May Cut Ties to CalPERS
Environment
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The city council may end its contract with the public employee pension plan and also support a state delay in increasing gasoline and diesel taxes.
Six Hot Debates to Watch This Week
County Government
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Irvine looks at affordable housing for veterans while Villa Park considers ending its pension contract with CalPERs and Cypress studies more horse race dates at Los Alamitos.