Will the new environment activate Anaheim’s would-be activists?
Tag: Los Amigos
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Questions Surround Ex-Anaheim Councilwoman’s Dinner With Developer
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.
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Supporters of District Elections in Anaheim Celebrate Victory
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Facelift for Tennis Center Likely Back in Anaheim Budget
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.
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Judge Sets March Trial Date for Anaheim Elections Lawsuit
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
A Year Later, Many in Anaheim Still Feel Disenfranchised
A year after police led to a riot outside Anaheim City Hall, there has been little progress toward addressing problems that were exposed.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim City Council Might Revote on Council Districts
Councilwoman Gail Eastman placed on Tuesday’s agenda what could be another vote, saying she wants another discussion on the controversial issue.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Council Again Rejects Elections by Council Districts
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.
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
Lawyer Tied to Pringle Named Anaheim Interim City Attorney
Michael R.W. Houston, who served with former Mayor Curt Pringle’s 1996 Assembly speaker campaign, will replace ousted city attorney.
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Anaheim Council Considering Ways to Settle ACLU Lawsuit
Mayor Tom Tait proposes a neighborhood improvement program while new Councilman Jordan Brandman discusses council districts.
