Citizen watchdog says supervisors would be breaking the law if
they stripped Williams of his public guardian duties but still paid
him his full salary.
Tag: County Government
Supervisors Bar CalOptima from Selling Private Insurance
This move shows that the Republican board is not shying away
from the highly partisan issue of national healthcare reform.
OC Public Works Employees Recognized
Supervisors’ Chairman Bill Campbell hails the work of employees
during the December storms. Employees recount some of their
harrowing experiences.
Supervisors Take Step Toward Removing Public Guardian
Board appoints a minder to monitor Public Administrator/Guardian
John Williams while action to separate his two offices looms.
County Will Ask Supreme Court to Hear Pension Case
With two losses already in the books, board votes 4-1 to ask
state’s highest court for hearing on case against deputy
sheriffs.
Third Time a Charm or Just More Lost Taxpayer Dollars?
Supervisors to decide today in closed session whether its worth
it to rack up more legal bills by taking their retroactive pension
lawsuit to the California Supreme Court.
A More Difficult Path to Employment
Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposal to cut the CalWorks budget by 50
percent means that thousands in Orange County will lose the
opportunity to get help in finding a job.
Supervisors Considering Ouster of Another High-Level County Official
Controversial Public Guardian/Administrator John Williams is
negotiating for his political survival against one-time allies on
the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
Lobby Reform Passes
Board unanimously passes ordinance that would require lobbyists
who are paid more than $500 to register with the county on an
annual basis.
Divided Board Chooses Redistricting Firm
Board decides on politically well-connected firm that handled
redistricting for the county in 2001 and 1991.









