City Manager Eddie Manfro can authorize up to $175,000 in spending without City Council approval, which is more than top administrators are allowed in cities four times as large as Westminster.
Tag: Eddie Manfro
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Westminster
Former Westminster City Clerk Claims Harassment, Retaliation in Lawsuit
Robin Roberts said she became a target of Councilwoman Margie Rice and other officials after she complained about potential Brown Act violations, unreported campaign contributions and conflicts of interest.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Westminster
Accounting Blunder Boosts Westminster’s Budget Deficit
The city’s budget deficit is $2 million more than city leaders anticipated, after a costly accounting mistake by the city’s now fired finance director came to light. Officials won’t explain the mistake and how it occurred.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Adopts Budget, Still Faces Year-to-Year Deficit
The budget relies on reserves and internal funds but does little to address a structural deficit that could deplete reserves within six years.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Officials Describe ‘Vulnerable’ City Budget
Even with the economy improving, the city manager is more cautious than optimistic after a near bankruptcy and 67 layoffs.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Westminster
Westminster Poised to Approve Ambulance Contract
The Westminster City Council is set to approve a change in ownership of the ambulance company that assists paramedics.
Posted inWestminster
Organizers of Tet Parade Scrambling to Raise Money
Because of city budget cuts in Westminster, $60,000 must be found during the next two weeks.
