County officials are supporting the deal as a sound decision that creates certainty about the next four years of deputy pay, while a fiscal conservative who formerly led the California Republican Party raises alarm bells about its size.
Tag: County Government
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
OC’s New Auditor-Controller Could be Former County Exec Frank Davies
Orange County is looking to replace its top fiscal watchdog, Auditor Controller Eric Woolery, who died suddenly in August, with a former longtime employee at the agency he ran.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Tustin
Rehab Homes in Unincorporated Orange County to Face New Rules
Operators will have to apply for permits from the county, be at least 650 feet from other drug and alcohol recovery facilities and have no more than six residents.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
OC Supervisors Back Off Uncertified Voting Machine Vendor
The county’s top elections official warned such A move would put the election itself at risk.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
How Voting in OC Will Change in 2020
People voting on machines now will receive a physical print-out of their ballot to verify their selections and then turn it in to a scanner to be counted.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
OC Approves New Policy to Immediately Destroy Public Records
The policy change comes after a judge found the county failed to cite a valid legal justification to destroy records before two years. ACLU lawyers say the new policy goes against the court ruling, while county officials say it’s entirely legal.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Ex-Santa Ana Councilman Pleads Guilty to Election Fraud
Roman Reyna agreed to pay $578,053 in restitution to the city for the cost of an upcoming special election to fill his seat on the council, and will have a lifetime ban against holding elected office, according to prosecutors.
Posted inCosta Mesa, Countywide, Government, Newport Beach, Top Stories
John Wayne Airport: OC Rejects Requests to Back Up Promise of Capping Jet Space
County supervisors declined a series of requests by nearby residents, mayors and small plane owners seeking to preserve the existing mix of aircraft. The public will be able to review and comment on the proposed mix of hangar space before it’s approved, supervisors said.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
OC Proposes New Policy to Destroy Public Records Before 2 Years
A new policy, up for approval Tuesday, comes on the heels of a court ruling and order this summer tossing out the county’s previous reason for destroying records before two years.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
OC Picks Lowest-Ranked Firm of 5 for Airport Food Spot
Two supervisors succeeded in overriding the results of a competitive bidding process for a lucrative food spot at John Wayne Airport.
