The jump would be funded by more taxes on out of town visitors amidst questions on how much tourism the agency brings in.
Tag: Huntington Beach City Council
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Leaders Shoot Down Putting Library Outsourcing on the Ballot
City leaders have routinely engaged in a series of debates over the past year on library policies, with both sides accusing the other of moving the city in the wrong direction.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Are Public Librarians Gearing Up to Leave Huntington Beach?
City leaders and librarians have been at odds for months over what books should be allowed at the public library and whether or not their role should be outsourced to a private company.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Huntington Beach Approves Smaller Water Rate Hike After Resident Outcry
While residents will still see an increase on their bill over the next five years, city leaders cut about a quarter of the projects they originally planned to lower costs on residents.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Huntington Beach Vows To Fight Sacramento Over Voter ID Lawsuit
City leaders said they were preparing to fight against Gov. Gavin Newsom and the attorney general in a Thursday press conference after state leaders sued to block voter ID implementation.
Posted inTop Stories
Does Prop 1 Mean More Group Homes for Orange County?
Proponents of the measure say it’s a critical step to curb substance abuse and mental health issues while building more housing for homeless people. Critics say it exacerbates group homes and shifts funding from counties to the state.
Posted inWater, Power & Waste
Huntington Beach to Consider Water Rate Hikes
City council members have received over 400 protest letters from residents as city staff say they need to raise rates or see critical infrastructure fail.
Posted inTop Stories
Another Orange County City Bails on CA League of Cities Over Prop 1
Following in Newport Beach’s footsteps, Huntington Beach City Council members said the municipal lobbying group’s support for prop 1 – which could expand controversial group homes – was the breaking point.
Posted inEducation
Huntington Beach Moves Ahead on Privatizing Library Management
Surf City is putting out a bid for companies who’d be interested in managing the city’s library system despite concerns raised by residents.
Posted inGovernment
Huntington Beach Considers Privatizing Library Management
The discussions come after a private company and a former mayor approached city staff about having the company take over the library and book review committees.
