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Posted inCommunity Opinion, Costa Mesa

Carroll: Special Districts Are Focused Governments, Not Shadow Governments

by Scott Carroll Mar 23, 2016Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Comedian John Oliver’s take on special districts continues to fuel debate in Orange County with Costa Mesa Sanitary District GM Scott Carroll weighing in on the issue, saying his agency takes public accountability seriously.

Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide

Cook: Are Special Districts Shadow Governments? Consider our own OC Water District

by Debbie Cook Mar 15, 2016Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

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