Questions are being raised about whether enough concessions have
been granted.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana Jr.
Tag: Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County’s five supervisors run a $10.5 billion county government, from public health and jails to the unincorporated areas no city covers. We cover their votes, their budget and the decisions that reach every city.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Kill Grant Application for Obesity, Smoking Prevention
The county will not apply for federal funds that could have
brought $10 million into Orange County for health programs.
Posted inGovernment
Bonus Program for County Managers on Supervisors’ Agenda
The board set to approve a contract with county managers that
includes expansion of a controversial bonus program. One supervisor
says it shouldn’t.
Posted inGovernment
This Week in Redistricting
Today is the deadline for public comment on statewide
redistricting. The county also has maps posted for review.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Balk at Funding for Obesity Programs
Board members seem to prefer rejecting millions in grants to
being linked to Obamacare.
Posted inGovernment
Standing Room Only or Standing There Lonely
Meetings of the statewide redistricting panel have drawn
hundreds. But meetings at the county level can’t draw two
dozen.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Supervisors Reauthorize Old Program but Require New Name
The board renews $1.5-million grant to Latino Health Access for
promotora program, but on the condition that the program’s name is
changed.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana Jr.
Supervisor Shawn Nelson Will Launch Bid for Congress
New congressional districts prompt incumbent Ed Royce to run in
a newly created district, thus giving Nelson an opening.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
County Managers Union Approves Contract
Board of Supervisors expected to address contract at its regular
meeting next week.
Posted inGovernment
Supervisors Face Backlash for Their Objection to Spanish Word
They didn’t want the word promotora used in mental health
outreach program. Now they are facing accusations of “political
opportunism” and a possible lawsuit.
