Fire union President Joe Kerr says he won’t be making any more
“handshake agreements.”
Tag: County Government
More Uncertainty at Vector Control
The district has fast-tracked buying a property where about
$500,000 in taxpayer funds are at risk, but there have been a
couple of fumbles in the rush.
The Cost of Separating Scientists and Cops
A county staff report puts the cost of creating an independent
medical examiner at $1.1 million more each year. One supervisor is
dubious of that number.
Supervisors Punt Lobby Reform to County CEO
The board turns the issue of establishing a countywide lobbyist registration law over to Tom Mauk after failing again to come to an agreement.
Snoozing and Losing in Silverado-Modjeska Park District
Supervisors turn down reappointment of two incumbents on the
Silverado Modjeska Recreation and Parks District board who forgot
to run for re-election.
Need an Earmark in Red County, Just Ask a Dem
Legislative Affairs official says county will go to Sens.
Feinstein and Boxer when it wants federal dollars for expensive
projects.
How Will Supervisors Handle Emails During Meetings?
A key element of county supervisors’ discussion on emails and
texts during public meetings should be their treatment as public
records.
OC Infrastructure Gets a C+
Transportation requires substantial investment, solid waste
disposal and recycling in good shape, according to report submitted
to supervisors.
‘We Did Not Handle This Very Well’
Almost a year after an Orange County sheriff’s deputy hit
motorcyclist Kevin Halliburton with a patrol car, a department
official admits that Halliburton was unfairly blamed for the
crash.
Lobbyist Registration II on Supervisors’ Agenda
Pat Bates and Shawn Nelson team up to reintroduce measure
similar to one killed earlier this month.











