Supervisor John Moorlach, Orange County’s most high-profile pension fighter, has for years shrugged off criticism of his own generous benefit. But after announcing a run for Congress, he’s starting to feel the heat.
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Supervisors Set to Pay Into Their Own Pension Plans
The move comes after longstanding criticism from labor groups that supervisors ask county workers to pay their shares, yet don’t do so themselves.
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Supervisors Bow to Governor and Cut Office Budgets
After a sharp rebuke, supervisors accept an across-the-board 5-percent cut in hopes of resolving a $147-million property tax dispute.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Mystery Check Leads to More Secrecy Issues at CalOptima
The health plan took delivery of a $90,391 cashier’s check, but the sender refused to reveal who donated the money.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Spitzer Has Sharp Questions for Staff on Mental Health Program
Supervisor Todd Spitzer wants to know why the county has lowered employment expectations for participants in the welfare program.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
IT Contract Cost Overruns Still Plague County Government
Despite years of attempts to rein in costs and institute reforms in computer contracts, change orders and extensions persist.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisors Inch Toward Response to CalOptima Report
They have appointed a subcommittee to analyze the recommendations that more supervisors be added to the 11-member CalOptima board.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories
Supervisors May be Inching Closer to Agreement With New CEO
After weeks of private talks with Santa Barbara County CEO Chandra Wallar, a two-year deal seems to have surfaced. A public discussion of her salary is scheduled for March 19.
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Supervisors Taking Issue With OCTA Board Majority
A simmering battle has heated up in recent weeks, as some members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors push back against staff and other OCTA board directors on key decisions.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana Jr., Top Stories
Board of Supervisors Delays Approval of Computer Contract
After concerns from labor and two county supervisors, a $200-million voice and data contract is delayed. Supervisors will now meet privately on the issue on Nov. 13.
