State Department of General Services announces that Gov. Jerry
Brown does not want to sell the fairgrounds to Facilities
Management West, thus ending a years-long saga.
Public lawsuits end jockeying for ownership, but many players
are still lining up to influence the fate of the iconic 150-acre
property in Costa Mesa.
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Governor wants all legal proceedings on the proposed sale
delayed for another month while he decides whether it makes sense
for California. Both sides say the delay is good for them.
Costa Mesa will end its contract with former Orange County Fair CEO Becky Bailey-Findley sooner than expected because of her relationship with the company that wants to buy the fairgrounds.
The Orange County Fair story gets more bizarre with the sale possibilities intensifying as Schwarzenegger enters his last months in office. The city’s main negotiating consultant draws attention amid conflict of interest allegations.
Company will be able to dictate uses with few checks from the public. ‘I’m a private entrepenuer — I hope I make much more than I’m paying you,” says company representative.
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