The grand jury said OC government needs independent ethics oversight but county supervisors are poised to say “no.”
Tag: Fair Political Practices Commission
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Council Issues Ultimatum on Pulido Case
Council members voted Tuesday to release to the public the city’s report on Mayor Miguel Pulido’s property swap case on Sept. 30 if the DA or the state’s political watchdog don’t file charges against the mayor before then.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Bowman Named Interim Chief of OC Fire Authority
Former chief of the Anaheim and San Diego departments will take over the embattled agency.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Denies Request for Report on Mayor’s Property Swap
City attorney shields the records due to ongoing investigations by the Fair Political Practices Commission, Orange County District Attorney’s office, and “perhaps others.”
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Split Views On Enforcing OC Political Ethics
OC campaign finance activist Shirley Grindle says county supervisors’ plan for state enforcement of local campaign finance laws is a bad idea. Supervisors’ Chairman Shawn Nelson says it’s better than nothing.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Correa Considering a Run for Mayor of Santa Ana
Multiple political insiders are reporting that state Sen. Lou Correa might enter the race just as 20-year Mayor Miguel Pulido mulls retiring from office.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
State Watchdog Opens Inquiry Into Fire Authority Disclosure Practices
Action by the Fair Political Practices Commission follows Voice of OC article on a high-ranking official’s work with a consultant.
Posted inCorrections, Santa Ana
Pulido Pulls Election Papers for Mayor’s Race
Miguel Pulido may seek to extend his 20-years as mayor of Santa Ana.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
8 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Orange County could take a major step toward establishing a homeless shelter, and the deputy sheriff’s labor deal comes to a vote.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Taking Stock of How We’re Living Up to Our Great Declaration
Government and ethics experts weigh in on what America should celebrate and what we need to improve upon as we mark the 238th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
