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Tag: John Russo
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Huntington Beach City Manager Moves to Irvine, Ending City’s Year-Long Search for Top Job
Oliver Chi is set to take over as the city’s sixth manager in Irvine’s history after the abrupt resignation of his predecessor last year.
Posted inGovernment
Mike Alvarez Resigns From Orange City Council After Term Limits Lawsuit
Alvarez stepped down Tuesday, opting not to appeal the ruling disqualifying him from the council by an Orange County judge.
Posted inNEWS
Judge Says Mike Alvarez Must Leave Orange City Council Amid Term Limits Lawsuit, But Alvarez Can Still Appeal
This ruling could also set a precedent for similar term limits challenges across the state, one attorney on the case points out.
Posted inNEWS
Orange Councilman Mike Alvarez Could Lose His Seat, Judge Rules He Was Ineligible to Run Due to Term Limits
Does the ruling kick Alvarez off the City Council? That could be determined at an upcoming hearing Feb. 24.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Approves Coronavirus Testing Contract, But Details Remain Unclear
This is the city’s second attempt at establishing a testing regimen after earlier talks with a different contractor broke down in May.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine City Manager Resigns Abruptly, Cites Family Concerns
City Manager John Russo’s resignation comes just after a series of controversies including the Veterans Cemetery and a Voice of OC series on the Great Park.
Posted inIrvine
City of Irvine Attacks Voice of OC Great Park Reporting With Multiple Public Letters At Taxpayer Expense
After a Voice of OC investigation looked into how local Irvine homeowners are financing one of Orange County’s most iconic regional public works projects, city officials sent out several public critiques, both directly to homeowners and on the city website.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine
Effort to Discipline/Fire Irvine City Manager Fails
After two council members – Farrah Khan and Anthony Kuo – publicly sponsor a proposal to discuss disciplining or firing City Manager John Russo in closed session, the effort falls apart on the city council dais with a majority of the council publicly backing Russo.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Hires John Russo as City Manager Despite Controversy in Riverside
The Irvine City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to hire John Russo as its new city manager, despite a pay increase controversy and contract dispute from his past city manager position in Riverside.
