Taxpayers have spent more than $600,000 since the state attorney
general stopped acting as Fair Board’s legal counsel during the
attempt to privatize the fairgrounds.
Tag: Jerry Brown
OCTA Considering No-Confidence Vote on High-Speed Rail
No board member speaks up in defense of the $98-billion project
that would link Anaheim and San Francisco.
Orange County Supervisors Poised to Defy State Over $48-Million Tax Grab
County officials are taking a rare and aggressive tack by refusing to send property tax revenue that Gov. Brown took to balance the state budget.
High-Speed Rail Board Votes to Seek $2.7 Billion of State Bond Money
Unanimous vote comes after more than two hours of public
criticism during a Sacramento hearing.
Brown Talks About Economy, Education but Avoids OC Issues
In typical fashion, the governor gave the crowd at the annual
Truman Dinner a speech that both rambled and entertained.
OC Sheriff and District Attorney Protest $49.5-Million Budget Cuts
District attorney and sheriff say county supervisors are
potentially preventing them from fulfilling their constitutional
duties.
$48-Million Oops Won’t Mean Massive County Layoffs
Budget staff recommends budget tweaks that largely spare county
workers. But adjustment sets up a rough budget process for
July.
Supervisors Authorize Hiring Lawyers to Go After Lost $48 Million
Supervisors opt to explore legal option in addition to
legislative maneuvering to recover tax revenues lost when Gov.
Jerry Brown balanced the state budget.
Despite Bipartisan Effort, County Might Be Headed for ‘Bankruptcy Light’
Orange County officials worked into the weekend in an attempt to get back $48 million in tax revenue taken by Gov. Jerry Brown, but ended up falling short. What now?
OC Fair Board Will Discuss Forming Citizen Task Force
Decision follows a raucous meeting that includes tough questions
from new board members and accusations from activists.










