The race is heating up as the police officers association looks to bounce out the mayor and one councilman who voted against the new contracts that include an 18% raise over three years.
Tag: Huntington Beach City Council
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Can Democrats Retake Huntington Beach City Council Using Republicans’ Strategy?
Huntington Beach’s Democrats are running as a slate this year, while the Republican Party’s candidates are a little more fractured over what direction to go.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Huntington Beach Approves Police Raises Amid Budget Deficit Projections
Surf City police officers will receive an 18% raise over the next three years despite concerns from the mayor and city treasurer on what it means for the city’s long-term finances.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Can Huntington Beach Afford Raises for Police Officers?
City leaders are questioning if they can afford an 18% raise for officers amid a growing budget deficit.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Top Civic Headlines as E-Bike Crackdowns Continue
A state bill that could mandate safety courses for e-bikes is making its way through the legislature, Brea officials doubled the city’s fines for unsafe e-bike riding – these are some of this week’s top civic headlines.
Posted inTop Stories
Huntington Beach Pumps Brakes on Raises for Police Amid Budget Concerns
City council members asked for more studies on whether they could afford the raise, leaving officers without an active contract for the moment.
Posted inGovernment
Judge Greenlights State Audit of Huntington Beach’s Controversial Pacific Airshow Deal
It’s yet another court loss for Surf City, who’ve faced a series of lawsuits where they unsuccessfully argued their charter city status protected them from state law.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Two OC Cities Look to Block Takeover Parties After Newport Beach Chaos
Buena Park and Huntington Beach are looking to block social media-fueled teen takeovers following a chaotic gathering in Newport Beach over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County’s Biggest Civic News as Public Budgets Face Bleak Futures
Municipal budgets struggle with structural deficits, police departments across OC increasingly use drones and surveillance cameras – these are some of this week’s biggest civic headlines.
Posted inOutdoors
How Much is a Sports Complex Worth to Huntington Beach?
City leaders are considering a 20-year operations deal for the Sports Complex despite open questions over how much money they stand to make from the deal they’re spending over $14 million on.
