Farrah Khan publicly said she cut ties with Melahat Rafiei after news broke she was arrested by the FBI, but city records show Rafiei continued speaking to city staff, indicating it was on the mayor’s behalf.
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Posted inPolitics & Elections
Should City Councils Draw Their Own Election Districts? Irvine Discusses Bucking The Trend
Most city councils in Orange County control their own district lines, but one Irvine city councilwoman is looking at changing that process.
Posted inOutdoors
Irvine Guts Great Park Plan In Favor Of Olympic Aquatics Center
City council members voted to expedite the long-promised aquatics center, despite warnings from staff it would mean cutting out or delaying other park projects.
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Should Irvine Taxpayers Float a Public Amphitheatre for an Entertainment Giant?
Irvine leaders have approved plans to move forward with a 14,000 seat amphitheater paid for by taxpayers last week but under the current deal there isn’t much tax revenue for the city.
Posted inInvestigative
Democratic Consultant Who Admitted Trying to Bribe Irvine Councilmembers Worked All Over Orange County
While much of the focus has been on Melahat Rafiei’s work in Irvine when she attempted to bribe two council members in 2018, Rafiei had influence all over the county.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Won’t Investigate Attempted Bribery of Councilmembers, Waits on FBI
Irvine City Council members split over conducting an internal investigation, with some pointing out it could end up going in circles and others asked to wait for the FBI.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Consultant’s Controversial Plea Deal Spurs Calls for Irvine City Hall Probe, Puts Spotlight on Mayor
One councilwoman is calling for an investigation after a federal plea deal revealed a consultant with ties to Mayor Farah Khan attempted to bribe council members back in 2018, before the mayor joined the council.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Irvine Leaders Stick With Embattled Green Power Agency, Commit to Cleaning It Up
City leaders will reevaluate their decision to remain in six months, which would keep the city in the agency through at least July 2024.
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Irvine Voters Just Elected a Democrat Supermajority, But Will They Work Together?
While four of the five council members were elected with the backing of the OC Democratic Party, it’s an open question on whether or not they’ll be a cohesive group.
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Irvine Voters on Track to Reject Lincoln Club-Backed Candidates
Councilman Anthony Kuo looks to have lost reelection to UCI Professor Kathleen Treseder, setting up a growing shift to the left on the city council.
