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Emails reveal that GardenWalk hotels developer Bill O’Connell bought dinner for former Councilwoman Gail Eastman and her family the night she stepped off the council. But the dinner doesn’t show up on her disclosure form.
Nearly 100 advocates of stronger Latino representation gathered on the steps of City Hall to hail a lawsuit settlement that calls for a vote on changing the city’s electoral system.
The controversial renovation of the city’s tennis center had been yanked from the budget after Latino activists and the mayor were outraged that $6.4 million was dedicated to the project. But a study session last week revealed it is actually still in the plan.
Trial of the case alleging Anaheim’s at large City Council elections violate the state’s Voting Rights Act is scheduled to begin in March 17.
A year after police led to a riot outside Anaheim City Hall, there has been little progress toward addressing problems that were exposed.
Councilwoman Gail Eastman placed on Tuesday’s agenda what could be another vote, saying she wants another discussion on the controversial issue.
In a 3-2 vote, the council instead backed a charter amendment that would require residents to live in districts but still be elected at large. Latino activists say that would still leave their community disenfranchised.
Michael R.W. Houston, who served with former Mayor Curt Pringle’s 1996 Assembly speaker campaign, will replace ousted city attorney.
Mayor Tom Tait proposes a neighborhood improvement program while new Councilman Jordan Brandman discusses council districts.
The Anaheim City Council candidate makes commitments to the Latino group Los Amigos of Orange County and attempts to patch a wounded relationship.