The investigation, launched by the Fair Political Practices Commission in 2013, concluded that allegations of conflict of interest were “too vague.”
Tag: John Moorlach
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Legislature Approves Bill Targeting COIN Laws
The union-backed bill requires governments adopting laws that make labor negotiations more open to apply similar transparency rules to contracts with private companies.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Supervisors to Vote on Suspending Labor Negotiations Law
County Counsel Leon Page is recommending the law, known as COIN, be suspended in light of a recent state ruling that invalidates parts of the ordinance.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
A Fighter Steps Out of the Ring
Orange County Employees Association General Manager Nick Berardino is retiring Friday after more than four decades at the union. He leaves a legacy that touches all corners of Orange County and stretches to Sacramento.
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Santana: OC Gets a Chance to Stomp Out Cronyism in Government
County supervisors may soon be able to heighten transparency for private sector contracting at public agencies if Sacramento legislators pass a proposed law dubbed “CRONEY.” Will they seize the opportunity?
Posted inCountywide, Norberto Santana Jr.
Keeping Watch: County Government’s Most Thankless Job
County Performance Auditor Phillip Cheng is under fire for producing milquetoast audits. But given what supervisors have done to previous auditors, can you really blame him?
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Moorlach Wins 37th State Senate District Seat
The former county supervisor and treasurer-tax collector has won election to represent the 37th State Senate, beating District State Assemblyman Don Wagner 50.4 percent to 44.1 percent in results so far.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
State Senate Election Pits Republicans Against Themselves
The race for the 37th State Senate District on Tuesday pits former County Supervisor John Moorlach against State Assemblyman Don Wagner and is the third, straight high level GOP contest to feature a Tea Party vs. Pro-Business battle.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Venezias’ View: Moorlach & Me
Voice of OC Columnist Barbara Venezia sits down with outgoing County Supervisor John Moorlach as he prepares to leave office this year. Moorlach hints that he could be eyeing a run for his old office two years from now.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Steel’s Fundraising Far Outpaces Others in Supervisor Races
Michelle Steel’s statewide profile has helped her to a huge advantage over Allan Mansoor. Meanwhile, Robert Ming and Lisa Bartlett are about even in their race.
