The Anaheim City Council is set to approve a plan to borrow $200 million against its general fund for a convention center expansion. Economists say predicted revenue to pay the debt won’t materialize.
Tag: Disneyland
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
Community Editorial: Would Walt Disney Have Been So Bold?
While building Disneyland, Walt Disney sold stock to anyone who believed in his dream. But he didn’t take a dime from taxpayers.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Transportation
Community Editorial: The Dark Side of Eminent Domain
Even those of us who believe in the benefits of the resort area cannot help but feel just plain dirty as the details of this project come to light.
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
OCTA Board OKs Next Step for Anaheim Streetcar
Directors approve more environmental study but are increasingly questioning the high cost of the project and the apparent lack of financial contribution from Disneyland.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Bedbugs Remain a Vexing Problem for Orange County Hotels
The problem is especially acute in Anaheim’s resort district and in low-income areas such as crowded apartments and residential motels.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Some OCTA Directors Still Wary of Anaheim Streetcar’s Cost
The board postponed action that would have given Anaheim access to OCTA funds for environmental studies and other expenses.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim City Council Again Approves Huge Hotel Subsidy
Despite objections from a packed council chambers, the 4-1 council majority approved a subsidy that could be worth as much as $158 million to a politically connected hotel developer.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Disneyland Driving Up Costs of Anaheim Streetcar Project
The estimated cost per mile of Anaheim’s proposed streetcar project is the highest nationwide in recent memory. Demands by Disney are a big reason.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Disney Expansion Is Reason for $319-Million Streetcar Proposal
Anaheim Councilwoman Kris Murray acknowledges that cars must come off the road in order for Disneyland to open a third gate.
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Disneyland Resort’s Contributions to Local PACs Top $300,000
The resort has spent heavily to back two Anaheim City Council candidates.
