As county supervisors get set to approve a ballot proposal establishing a countywide ethics commission, a political watchdog acknowledges the final version differs from her first proposal but says she’s happy with “90 percent of the loaf.”
Tag: conflict of interest
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Governor Signs CRONEY Bill Into Law
The union-backed bill requires additional disclosures on contracts between private companies and local governments that have adopted ordinances opening up labor talks.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana City Manager Acknowledges Romance With Employee
In a letter to Mayor Miguel Pulido, David Cavazos argues his romantic relationship with a city staffer breaks no laws or city rules. But ethics experts say such relationships pose a conflict of interest and open the door to lawsuits.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
State Watchdog Closes Probe Into Supervisors, CalOptima Board
The investigation, launched by the Fair Political Practices Commission in 2013, concluded that allegations of conflict of interest were “too vague.”
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Councilwoman Criticized for Trip With Disneyland Lobbyist
Councilwoman Kris Murray vacationed in Europe with Disneyland’s government relations chief, Carrie Nocella. Did the trip create a conflict with city business? Or is it nobody’s business but theirs?
Posted inInvestigative, News Briefs
DA’s Chief of Staff to Disclose Financial Interests Dating Back to 2010
Susan Kang Schroeder must list sources of income, gifts and real estate interests for the past five years.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Top Stories
Councilwoman’s Work Reveals Limits of Disclosure Law
Fullerton Councilwoman Jennifer Fitzgerald is also a vice president at Curt Pringle & Associates, one of the county’s most influential lobbying firms.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
State Watchdog to Fine Pulido $13,000 Over Property Swap
The Fair Political Practices Commission found Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido violated several state laws related to a property swap with a city contractor. But the finding creates a possible loophole for politicians regarding gifts.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Tustin
Spitzer Client at the Center of Controversial Zoning Change
In January, Supervisor Todd Spitzer convinced his colleagues to reverse a zoning approval that was vigorously opposed by one of his clients, who pays him as much as $100,000 annually.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
DA Changes Course, Will Require Top Staffer to Disclose Finances
In the face of mounting pressure, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has decided that Susan Kang Schroeder must file annual financial disclosure statements. It is unclear whether she will have to file retroactively.
