Attorney Ashleigh Aitken Announces Run for Anaheim Mayor
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With incumbent Mayor Tom Tait termed out in 2018, Democrat Ashleigh Aitken is one of four candidates running for Anaheim mayor.
City Council Candidates Already Fundraising for Next Year’s Races
Election 2018
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Several Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine and other city council members and candidates reported robust fundraising for the first six months of 2017, according to the latest campaign finance disclosures.
First OC Ethics Commissioner Up for Appointment Tuesday
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Supervisor Shawn Nelson nominated Peter Agarwal, a bank manager and Anaheim Chamber of Commerce board member whom county supervisors have previously appointed to positions like board member of the CalOptima health plan for poor and disabled residents.
Anaheim Pays Former City Attorney $1.45 Million to Settle Discrimination Suit
Anaheim
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The payment settles a lawsuit filed in 2014 by former City Attorney Cristina Talley, who claimed she was forced to resign her post in 2013 after facing years of age, gender and race-based discrimination.
End of an Elmahrek
Countywide
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After more than six years of holding the powerful accountable in Orange County, Adam Elmahrek is leaving for the Los Angeles Times.
Supervisors: FPPC Should Enforce Local Campaign Law
County Government
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Supervisors say enforcement by the state Fair Political Practices Commission would lead to a more accountable system. There is confusion, however, about whether it would lead to an increase in contribution limits.
Anaheim Hotelier’s Contribution to Sidhu Was Illegal, DA Says
Anaheim
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An investigation found that Bill O’Connell broke the law with a $1,700 contribution to the former councilman’s campaign for county supervisor.
Water Board Approves Controversial Power Plant Lease
Anaheim
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Over the objections of residents and business leaders, the water board approved the lease for a natural gas power plant.
Anaheim Council to Strip Mayor of Agenda Power
Anaheim
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On Sept. 30 the council majority will likely vote to strip Mayor Tom Tait of his power to unilaterally place items on council meeting agendas. Tait says its retaliation for his efforts to bring transparency to the stadium deal.
Judge Sets March Trial Date for Anaheim Elections Lawsuit
Anaheim
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Trial of the case alleging Anaheim’s at large City Council elections violate the state’s Voting Rights Act is scheduled to begin in March 17.