Westminster Could Have Its First Vietnamese American City Manager, But He Comes With Controversy
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City Council members are set to vote on Chu Thai’s hiring at their weekly public meeting, scheduled for later today.
Recalls, Lawsuits, Financial Struggles and Leadership Vacuum Ahead For Westminster
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The City of Westminster faces a political “perfect storm” this year, with upcoming recalls for elected officials and lawsuits involving the police department — not to mention tough choices between higher sales taxes or cuts to public services, and finding a new city manager.
Westminster City Manager To Retire Next Month for Private Sector Job
Westminster
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Eddie Manfro’s planned retirement from his city manager post was made public by City Councilman Tai Do on Facebook, who called it “totally unexpected news.”
Two Westminster Police Officers in Workplace Fight; One Officer Now On Leave
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Two Westminster police officers who were plaintiffs in a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Police Department were involved in a workplace fight Aug. 30.
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Westminster Appeal of Federal Discrimination Lawsuit
Westminster City Council
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The nation’s highest court decided April 16 it would not review the case, rejecting a petition by Westminster to appeal the 2014 decision by a federal court jury that awarded $3.4 million in damages plus attorney fees to Westminster Police Department officers Jose Flores, Ryan Reyes and Brian Perez.
DA Looking Into Allegations of Payoff Attempt by Westminster Mayor
Election 2016
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Orange County District Attorney’s Office is making inquiries into allegations of what is essentially an attempted bribe by Westminster Mayor Tri Ta to keep Councilwoman Margie Rice, his opponent in the November election, from running against him, according to a lawyer who is suing the city.
Only Hard Choices in Westminster as Budget Crisis Continues
Westminster
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With a massive budget deficit that could bankrupt the city by 2018 looming, a divided city council traded shots this week over whether service cuts or taxes increases are the solution.
CalPERS: Westminster’s City Attorney Does Not Deserve City Pension
Westminster
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Following a lengthy review, the California Public Retirement System (CalPERS) has determined that Westminster City Attorney Richard D. Jones was never entitled to a state pension through his work with the city.
Westminster Police Chief On ‘Stress Leave’
Westminster
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Westminster Police Chief Kevin Baker has been out on medical leave for several months and is being paid a full salary. One council member has described Baker’s absence as a “stress leave.”
Dick Jones’ Sweet Deal in Westminster
Westminster
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Last year, Jones & Mayer, of which Richard Jones is the sole owner, collected at least $2 million in billings for city attorney services in several cities. On top of that, Jones received a $210,000 salary from Westminster last year and might be in line for a fat pension.