Supporters of a plan to slash City Manager Paul Emery’s signing authority on city contracts from $100,000 to $50,000 say it will increase accountability. But opponents said it shows a lack of faith in Emery and will bog down the city government.
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Split Anaheim Council Approves New Chamber Contract
Mayor Tom Tait argued it’s time for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce to be “weened” off government subsidies. But he lost a 3-2 vote to give the Chamber a new $167,000 city contract.
Anaheim Chamber Contracts Raise Issue of Cronyism
The chamber hired the chamber president’s father; a political operative; and two members of its board of directors.
Report Pending on Santa Ana Mayor’s Property Swap
The city attorney says she expects to present a report to the City Council in two weeks.
Santa Ana Will Likely Investigate Mayor’s Real Estate Swap
Santa Ana council members say action is needed after the deal raised serious questions among ethics experts.











