It comes after a public backlash to the county’s top official criticizing Voice of OC record requests for $220 million in secretly-approved coronavirus contracts that were never posted on public agendas.
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 inCountywide
Orange County Quietly Shut Down its Last Walk-In Homeless Shelter Without Any Public Announcement
It’s prompting concerns that people are being pushed back to nearby streets – as well as frustration from local officials about why county officials like Supervisors Chairman Supervisor Andrew Do – who also represents Santa Ana – didn’t reach out to them with a plan.
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Journalists’ Association Calls on Top OC Official to Apologize for Criticizing Questions About Pandemic Spending
OC’s regional association for journalists is calling Andrew Do to apologize for criticizing Voice of OC’s questions and public records requests about secretly-approved contracts during the pandemic.
Posted inCountywide
OC Leaders Secretly Approved Over $200 Million in Covid Contracts; Voice of OC is Getting the Public a Peek at Where it Went
While county supervisors have gotten monthly lists of such contracts, the public has not – until now.
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Top OC Official Complains About Public Records Requests for Secretly-Approved Covid Contracts
Andrew Do, chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, says reporters are asking too many questions and requesting too many public records.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Vo: From Refugee to Public Servant
Mayor Michael Vo: I am the story of refugee to public servant. I would be honored to serve as a new voice in good governance.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Rappaport: Needed – New Ideas and Solutions, Unconstrained
My non-partisan position allows me to consider all sides of an issue and come up with new ideas and solutions, unconstrained. I am not a professional politician. I am a citizen running with skills that are not now available on the Board of Supervisors. I know how to mitigate financial risk to the County, negotiate with numerous sides and stakeholders, and ensure deliverables. Orange County needs all the financial support it can get. I can reach across party lines and obtain that needed funding. A Board of Supervisors squabbling over party affiliation cannot.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Foley: Orange County Residents Deserve Better – Local Experience and Common Sense, Rational Leadership is Needed Now More than Ever Before
Orange County needs leaders to prioritize residents and businesses, provide stronger advocacy to manage the COVID-19 crisis, address homelessness, keep taxpayer dollars secure, and our families safe. My experiences as Mayor, small business owner, and School Board Member are unique qualifications that will benefit Orange County residents as we navigate these challenging times.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Already Had a Secret Contract for Vaccine PR Before Firm Was Publicly Hired
It turns out the county already had secretly hired the firm for COVID-19 outreach and secretly expanded the contract by $500,000 to include vaccine outreach.
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OC Residents Can Now Address Their County Supervisors By Name in Public and Even Question Them
A recent settlement in a lawsuit against Orange County supervisors required them to delete their ban on public commenters questioning supervisors or addressing supervisors by name.
