In a unanimous decision, the panel removed a 30-year-old piece of legislation that refused to define sexual orientation as a human right.
Tag: Christina Shea
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Approves Coronavirus Testing Contract, But Details Remain Unclear
This is the city’s second attempt at establishing a testing regimen after earlier talks with a different contractor broke down in May.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Approves Flying of LGBTQ+ Flag A Year After Denying Request
The reversal came after broad community support for the flag raising and the City Council’s decision to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Posted inIrvine
City of Irvine and Great Park Developer Once Close, Now At Odds
The breakdown comes after a Voice of OC investigative series released in March raising troubling questions about oversight and the funding mechanisms for the Great Park.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Acevedo: Tone-Deaf Leadership
Irvine Mayor Christina Shea has thumbed her nose at veterans, students, and now people of color. If she wants to be on the right side of history, she will need to learn to embrace all members of her community.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Member Announces Mayoral Bid, Setting Up Face Off With Current Mayor
Farrah Khan announced her mayoral campaign Monday morning after weeks of speculation that she would be a candidate.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Mayor Faces Growing Criticism Over Facebook Blocking
In less than two weeks, three legal groups have condemned Irvine mayor Christina Shea’s blocking of several critics on her Facebook page as she continues to defend her position.
Posted inIrvine, Top Stories
National First Amendment Advocates Condemn Irvine Mayor’s Facebook Blocking Activity
After Irvine Mayor Christina Shea deleted several residents’ comments and blocked multiple accounts she described as threatening, the Knight First Amendment Institute sent a letter asking that she reverse her position.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
After Resident Pressing, Irvine City Council Approves Rent Assistance Program
After months of pressure from Irvine residents calling for support, the council approved $2 million in aid that will come from outside support, not the general fund.
Posted inIrvine, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Expresses Confidence In Police Tactics
After a presentation by Police Chief Mike Hamel, the City Council expressed comfort that the police are practicing proper de-escalation tactics and appropriate use of force.
