Activists are calling on the city and air quality district to push forward, but after months of slow movement residents are taking matters into their own hands.
Tag: Irvine City Council
Posted inIrvine
How Did Irvine Fail to Build a Veterans Cemetery After Nearly a Decade of Debate?
The project fell into the same unending loops that have come to define major projects in the city that come with big promises and few tangible results.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Quirk-Silva: Assemblywoman Responds to CalVet Cemetery Study
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva is the representative of California’s 65th Assembly District that covers the North Orange County cities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Palma, and Stanton. She recently had her legislation, AB 368 signed by Governor Newsom in 2019 and continues to advocate to bring a final resting place for our OC Veterans.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Oliphant: Should Irvine’s City Council be Expanded?
Wesley Oliphant makes the case for why Irvine needs to increase the size of its city council. He does so by looking at the data and history of Irvine and other cities in Southern California.
Posted inCountywide
The Top Election Spenders in OC’s Biggest Cities and Who They’re Backing
Here’s a simple look at the biggest spenders in Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine and who they’re backing or opposing.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Repeals Anti-LGBTQ+ City Code Amid Concerns From Legal Counsel
In a unanimous decision, the panel removed a 30-year-old piece of legislation that refused to define sexual orientation as a human right.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Member Announces Mayoral Bid, Setting Up Face Off With Current Mayor
Farrah Khan announced her mayoral campaign Monday morning after weeks of speculation that she would be a candidate.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
After Resident Pressing, Irvine City Council Approves Rent Assistance Program
After months of pressure from Irvine residents calling for support, the council approved $2 million in aid that will come from outside support, not the general fund.
Posted inIrvine, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Expresses Confidence In Police Tactics
After a presentation by Police Chief Mike Hamel, the City Council expressed comfort that the police are practicing proper de-escalation tactics and appropriate use of force.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Council Criticizes Great Park Developer For Lack of Transparency
In a unanimous vote, the council requested more regular updates from Five Point Holdings, their partner in developing the Park, stating that their current communication was failing to inform the council and the public.
