As Bill Campbell enters his last weeks in office, high-ranking political aides are quietly finding jobs in the county bureaucracy.
Tag: Carlos Bustamante
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
County Officials Discuss Strategic Financial Plan Amid Turmoil
Democratic wins on Election Day, the Bustamante scandal and labor negotiations cast shadows over the all-Republican Board of Supervisors’ future planning.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Board of Supervisors Set to Update County Harassment Policies
Issue comes up in the wake of the Carlos Bustamante sex crimes case and unfounded allegations against Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Daly Cleared in Harassment Probe
After investigation, county officials conclude that all sexual harassment and favoritism allegations against Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly are unfounded.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Fate of Santa Ana’s Downtown Tax Likely to Hinge On Election
The controversial tax is on life support, but the November election could empower a new City Council to revive it next year.
Posted inSanta Ana
Council Votes Final Approval for Sunshine Ordinance
This week’s vote establishes an ordinance to increase transparency at City Hall. Backers were jubilant.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Benavides Leads in Fundraising for Mayoral Campaign
Councilman David Benavides raised more than twice as much campaign cash as incumbent Mayor Miguel Pulido through Sept. 30, according to campaign finance disclosure reports.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Interim County CEO Bob Franz Is Slated for 5.5-Percent Pay Raise
Supervisors stand behind the raise for Franz but are somewhat muted about a farewell party for his predecessor.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
DA Will Make Another Request for Public Integrity Unit
Supervisors question how the county can afford to pay $1.1 million for more prosecutors to keep watch over public office holders.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative
Drakodaidis Placed on Admin Leave
County officials are mum on move against deputy CEO who in July accused supervisors of corruption. Her attorney says she’s being “set up” for firing.
