Turned off by a steep increase in their contract with the county, the Garden Grove City Council voted Tuesday to instead sign a deal with the local Humane Society.
Tag: Garden Grove City Council
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Amid Calls to Audit His Work, Former Garden Grove Fire Chief Retires
Former Fire Chief David Barlag retired on Monday from a position created for him during a secret City Council vote in September 2014. His departure comes amid pressure on the City Council to scrutinize his work.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Considers Cutting Ties With the County’s Animal Shelter
As the county asks member cities to commit to a 10-year contract to help pay for a new $35 million animal shelter, Garden Grove officials are considering signing a contract with the Orange County Humane Society for shelter services.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Top Stories
Garden Grove Residents Criticize City’s Outreach on Council Districts
With the Garden Grove City Council set to approve maps for the city’s new electoral districts, some question whether leaders responsible for removing barriers to voting for underrepresented groups have done enough outreach.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Garden Grove
Block: Democracy in Garden Grove Depends Upon Investigation of ‘No Show’ Employment Contract
Garden Grove City Council at crossroads on March 22 with Council District Map requirements and the DA’s findings in the Secret Barlag Deal.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Top Stories
Garden Grove Councilman Phat Bui Enters Race for First District Supervisor
Garden Grove city councilman Phat Bui has entered the race for First District Supervisor, joining a crowded field of candidates challenging incumbent Supervisor Andrew Do.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Council Removes Planning Commissioner After Residency Questions
Move came after questions were raised about whether Planning Commissioner Vu Mai met residency requirements to serve on the commission.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Mayor Will Continue to be Elected on At-Large Basis
Garden Grove will expand its city council and keep an at-large elected mayor, after the City Council Tuesday evening approved a settlement to a lawsuit challenging its transition to district elections.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
Bank Sues Property Owner Over Unfinished Building in Garden Grove
The bank financing an unfinished development, once known as the Garden Grove Galleria project, is suing the property owner for more than $4 million over allegations of fraud and breach of contract.
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, Top Stories
Judge Temporarily Halts Garden Grove District Elections Process
A Superior Court judge has placed a temporary stay on Garden Grove’s district elections process after a community group and former city councilman filed a lawsuit challenging the elimination of an at-large elected mayor.
