After the California Supreme Court refused to hear the case, city leaders are now waiting to see if the highest court in the country gives them the hearing they need.
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Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach Republican City Council Fractures in Battle For Deputy Mayor
Councilman Chad Williams accused his fellow council members of breaking state transparency law and council policy in a meeting that repeatedly was interrupted by shouts from the audience.
Posted inOutdoors
Was Huntington Beach Up Front With Airshow’s Controversial Settlement?
While city leaders insisted for years that their settlement agreement did not offer a contract to the airshow’s operator, they changed course this month and said they could be sued if they didn’t honor the deal points in their new contract.
Posted inOutdoors
Huntington Beach Signs 25-Year Airshow Deal Despite Questions on Benefits
While city council members admitted they couldn’t quantify the final numbers on if the city is making or losing money, they still signed off on a 25-year agreement that gives up thousands of public parking spots for five years.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Regulates Nonprofits at City Properties
Surf City formed a new committee to tighten oversight of nonprofits, sparking resident claims of government overreach.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Looks to Regulate Nonprofits Helping Fill Service Gaps
City officials say the groups need a contract with the city to keep helping after several have raised concerns about the direction the city is moving in.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Approves Light Show at Park, Residents Raise Privatization Concerns
While many residents spoke on concerns around parking and environmental impact of the event, city council members said their complaints were unfounded.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
What is the Future of the Orange County Power Authority?
More cities are looking to join the agency after years of questioning around its transparency.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach Leaders to Give the Public a Look At How Business Subsidies Work
The review comes as council members are facing tough questions over how a settlement agreement with an airshow’s operators laid the foundation for a 40-year contract.
Posted inEconomy
Huntington Beach to Publicly Discuss Controversial Airshow
This will be the first formal discussion Surf City leaders have had on the issue since residents got their first look at the controversial settlement agreement. It comes as state auditors are examining the settlement.
