Irvine City Council Stuck Over State Veterans Cemetery Decision
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After approving construction following eight years of discussion, the council is now disagreeing over whether to start construction or turn the land over to the state.
Irvine Approves Flying of LGBTQ+ Flag A Year After Denying Request
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The reversal came after broad community support for the flag raising and the City Council’s decision to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Irvine to Discuss Flying Pride Flag After Previous Attempts Failed
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The City Council last year chose not to vote on similar resolutions, choosing instead to adopt a resolution allowing council members to fly flags in their offices.
After Resident Pressing, Irvine City Council Approves Rent Assistance Program
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After months of pressure from Irvine residents calling for support, the council approved $2 million in aid that will come from outside support, not the general fund.
Irvine City Council Expands Bond Indebtedness For Great Park Neighborhoods
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Irvine City Council members voted to establish a new tax district in the Orange County Great Park on Tuesday night, expanding the total potential bond amount in the park neighborhoods to just over $1.1 billion.
Election Night Results: Who’s Leading to Represent OC in Sacramento?
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While Democrats state wide comprise a lion’s share of lawmakers in Sacramento, Republicans currently hold seven of Orange County’s state-level offices while Democrats hold five.
OC Cities Pushing Back Against Housing Target Increases
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Laguna Beach and Costa Mesa pushed back last week with resolutions opposing the expansion by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as Irvine and Newport Beach gear up for similar votes Tuesday night.
Irvine City Council Could Fire City Manager on Tuesday
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City Manager John Russo could be fired at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, with no reason stated publicly yet, according to one City Council member.
Irvine Mayor Shea Disputes Veterans Cemetery at Golf Site was a ‘diversion’
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Irvine Mayor Christina Shea told residents at a private townhall meeting July 18 that the golf course site was a diversion so the state doesn’t force the veterans cemetery at the original site. But she said, on Wednesday, she was talking about diverting the residents’ anger over the original site.
Irvine Picks Golf Course for Veterans Cemetery During Heated Meeting
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The Irvine City Council picked a planned golf course within the Great Park as the future home of the state-run veterans cemetery, but a state bill looking to name another site conflicts with Irvine’s decision.