Dr. Ari Grayson, running to represent the 37th State Senate District, claims that Senator John Moorlach is costing us dearly.
Tag: John Moorlach
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: End Political Hackery, Focus Local Government
The homeless tent city in downtown Santa Ana and the lack of debate on public safety funding raise the question of whether politicians themselves are the problem.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: The Tricky Debate Surrounding Supervisor Term Limits
Supervisor Shawn Nelson wants to limit county supervisors to three terms for life. But a campaign finance watchdog wonders whether quick legislating could give current office holders 12 more years beyond what they’ve already served.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: It’s Time to Talk Change for OC Government
County supervisors are gearing up to talk term limits. They should be talking real change, like diving into their own business model – which is health and human services – not politics.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Nelson Draws Flak for Proposing to Extend Supervisors’ Term Limits
County Supervisor Shawn Nelson says his proposal to increase the supervisors’ term limit to three terms would lead to better policymaking. But Supervisor Todd Spitzer and others see it as a last-minute deceptive move to benefit himself.
Posted inGovernment, News Briefs, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisors Give Final Approval to Bus Terminal Purchase
It’s widely assumed the abandoned terminal adjacent to the downtown Santa Ana Civic Center will be turned into a homeless shelter and service center. But supervisors have yet to unveil any concrete plans.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Moorlach Bill Would Boost Local Access to Mental Health Funds
The bill, proposed by state Sen. John Moorlach, would make it clear that local police and hospitals could use money from state Proposition 63 for emergency treatment of adults who are in danger of seriously harming themselves or others.
Posted inCountywide, Inside the Newsroom, Norberto Santana Jr.
PBS So Cal Broadcasts Reiff Interview on Voice of OC
Orange County’s main broadcast public affairs show, Inside OC, is ramping up talking to OC politicos like Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, State Senator John Moorlach and profiling Voice of OC.
Posted inGovernment, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Homeless Advocates Want Action on Long-Delayed Storage Center
That, and a number of other homeless issues, were discussed during a meeting among local officials and advocates.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Governor Signs CRONEY Bill Into Law
The union-backed bill requires additional disclosures on contracts between private companies and local governments that have adopted ordinances opening up labor talks.
