An Anaheim mayoral candidate forum turned into a debate over the role of the Disneyland Resort in the city elections and the minimum wage initiative on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Tag: Harry Sidhu
Posted inAnaheim, Politics & Elections
Attorney Ashleigh Aitken Announces Run for Anaheim Mayor
With incumbent Mayor Tom Tait termed out in 2018, Democrat Ashleigh Aitken is one of four candidates running for Anaheim mayor.
Posted inAnaheim, Irvine, Politics & Elections, Santa Ana, Westminster
City Council Candidates Already Fundraising for Next Year’s Races
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.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
First OC Ethics Commissioner Up for Appointment Tuesday
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Pays Former City Attorney $1.45 Million to Settle Discrimination Suit
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.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
End of an Elmahrek
After more than six years of holding the powerful accountable in Orange County, Adam Elmahrek is leaving for the Los Angeles Times.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Supervisors: FPPC Should Enforce Local Campaign Law
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Norberto Santana Jr.
Anaheim Hotelier’s Contribution to Sidhu Was Illegal, DA Says
An investigation found that Bill O’Connell broke the law with a $1,700 contribution to the former councilman’s campaign for county supervisor.
Posted inAnaheim, Water, Power & Waste
Water Board Approves Controversial Power Plant Lease
Over the objections of residents and business leaders, the water board approved the lease for a natural gas power plant.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Council to Strip Mayor of Agenda Power
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.
