News outlets have reported that the mega-resort backed Mayor Tom Tait’s proposal to implement council districts in Anaheim. A closer look reveals that’s not the case.
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Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim City Council Delays Action on Council Districts
After hearing many calls for a switch to a system that requires council members elected by districts, the council majority tables the issue.
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Anaheim Gets Its Debate Over New Council Districts
A politically charged Anaheim City Council meeting will go forward next week, despite concerns from some residents that the meeting could spark another riot.
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Eastman Apologizes for Remark That Riot Was a ‘Big Time Win’
Anaheim city councilwoman apologizes for describing Tuesday night’s riot as a political victory for the council majority.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Norberto Santana Jr.
How Did Anaheim City Employees Negotiate Such a Good Deal?
On an Election Day when public employee unions nationwide suffered significant defeats, the Anaheim City Council agreed to a contract with its employees that includes layoff protection and lump sum payouts.
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Anaheim Council Slashes Compensation for Mayor’s Aide
City Hall watchers say the move was part of a series of retaliations against Mayor Tom Tait over his position on hotel tax subsidies.
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Anaheim Council Grants Subsidy Extension to Hotelier
The 3-2 vote for a tax subsidy worth up to $44 million to the developer of a four-star hotel in the city’s resort district mirrors an earlier vote on a controversial hotelier subsidy granted earlier in the year.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Is Another ‘Bill O’Connell Deal’ in the Works in Anaheim?
Sources say next week’s City Council agenda will include another subsidy request by a hotel developer. The item prompts references to the $158-million subsidy given to the developers of the GardenWalk hotels earlier in the year.
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Wingenroth Unanimously Appointed Anaheim City Manager
Council members who had criticized him while interim city manager join in the general atmosphere of praise.
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Anaheim Hotel Subsidy Initiative Dealt a Setback
To make the November ballot, an initiative to require a citywide vote on hotel development tax subsidies needs approximately 7,000 more petition signatures than previously thought.
