While the federal government is rolling out a new program to provide at home tests, some are concerned it doesn’t do enough for vulnerable residents.
Tag: Doug Chaffee
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OC Supervisors Make Controversial Hospital Executive Appointment to Public Health Plan Board
A narrow majority of OC supervisors ignored concerns from a regional hospital association when they made a CalOptima board appointment last week.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
‘Everything Has Disgusted Me’: Residents Upset Ahead of Today’s Decision on County Election Map
Residents across the political spectrum are expressing frustration at OC supervisors for ignoring their input on maps that will shape democratic representation for the next decade.
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OC Supervisors Shorten Residents’ Review Time of Newly Proposed Election Maps
This week, supervisors made a series of changes to maps that will reduce the public’s review of the final proposals from 10 days to three days before adoption.
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OC Supervisors Get Close to Picking New Election Maps Without Much Public Debate
Residents and community groups are questioning why county supervisors haven’t debated the redistricting maps, which will change OC’s political landscape for the next decade.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Job Losses Amid Jail Stints Are a Key Factor in Family Homelessness, DA Says
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer said it’s time to rethink how low-level drug and alcohol offenses are handled, in order to prevent more people from falling into homelessness.
Posted inTransportation
South OC Toll Road Extension Worries Emerge as Supervisors Back New Roads for 14,000 Homes
A new plan for South County roads raises the possibility of a toll road extension, while some question why the developer isn’t paying for the streets that accommodate their project.
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After Months of Restrictions, OC Got a Taste of Full 3-Minute Public Comments. Will It Last?
OC remains the largest county in California to not offer call-in comments during the coronavirus pandemic. Residents can only comment live if they go into an indoor meeting room.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Does OC’s Homelessness Commission Actually Do Anything? Activists Say It’s Hopelessly Conflicted
At their most recent meeting, commissioners adjusted their meeting schedule and considered changes to their mission statement – but had no sign of recommending actions for how to improve homeless services.
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OC Supervisors Do and Chaffee Block County Health Experts From Public Covid Updates
Supervisors Andrew Do and Doug Chaffee blocked county Health Care Agency staff from participating in weekday updates convened by fellow Supervisor Katrina Foley.
