Addressing mental health needs in Orange County requires much more communication among stakeholders, writes activist Matt Holzmann.
Tag: Community Opinions on Government
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Santa Ana
Serrano: Don’t Foreclose Santa Ana City Jail
Santa Ana’s police union argues It is foolish for city council members to cut off a jail contract with ICE. Police Union Presidet Gary Serrano argues council members should do everything possible to re-engage the federal ICE contract and honor the current lawful agreement which in place.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Daily: Profile of “Paid Activists” Opposing Mimi Walters
Orange County Young Democrats take issue with Congresswoman Mimi Walters’ contention that citizens who visited her office were paid protestors. They offer provide personal profiles to show just who was there.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Turner: A Good Strategy for Downtown Inc. Isn’t Necessarily a Good Strategy for Santa Ana
Is Santa Ana’s downtown development really good for the entire city? Clara Turner counters the view by Downtown Inc. that all is rosy with the city’s approach toward revitalizing it’s center business core.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Hutchens: OC Sheriff Clarifies OCSD’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens explains the exact role the Orange County Sheriff’s Department plays when it comes to enforcing immigration. She is clear that immigration law is the responsibility of the federal government and not the Sheriff’s Department.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Whitaker: Republicans’ Path Toward Prosperity For Orange County
Orange County GOP Chairman Fred Whitaker notes Orange County’s impact from last year, such as helping re-elect Congressman Daryl Issa, and looks forward to 2018 to races such as the bid to re-elect State Senator Janet Nguyen.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
Kiff: Insider’s Guide to Newport Beach City Council Meeting
Newport Beach City Manager Dave Kiff offers insights into this week’s city council meeting. This week, Council members will consider the next action on the Museum House referendum petitions.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Health & Wellness
Holzmann: CURES Act Promises Major Changes in Mental Health Care
Mental health advocates are hopeful the 21st Century CURES Act will be a positive and new direction for mental health care.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Lyle: Consider Serving on Orange County’s Grand Jury
Former grand juror Alf Lyle encourages Orange County residents to apply to serve on Orange County’s Grand Jury, which is taking applications until Feb. 1.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Investigative
Huntley: Should Orange County’s Grand Jury Investigate Itself?
Glen Huntley ponders whether Orange County really needs a civilian grand jury. He’s challenging the current one to look into itself.
