Two supervisors back the performance auditor in his battle with
the county CEO over raises for managers and executives.
Tag: Pat Bates
Trying to Fix a $48-Million Oops
Orange County supervisors and a labor chief work together to fight a Sacramento tax grab just as questions arise about why it took them so long to address the issue.
New County Redistricting Rules Still Offer Incumbent Protection
Although the statewide goal this year is to take the politics
out of redistricting, county criteria include “continuity of
representation.”
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.
Supervisors Balk at Funding for Obesity Programs
Board members seem to prefer rejecting millions in grants to
being linked to Obamacare.
County Supervisors Balk at Use of Spanish Word in Health Promotion
Nonprofit Latino Health Access has $1.5 million held up because
program was titled Promotora.
Debating How to Slice Up Orange County
County officials have begun to take testimony on nearly two
dozen ideas for redrawing supervisorial districts.
Race for Third District Supervisor Seat Gets an Early Start
A long campaign for county supervisor is in store for district
residents with two contenders coming out early. A big question is
whether either is in for the long haul.
Supervisors to Consider Killing Pensions for Future Supervisors
Proposal to switch retirement benefit from county pension system
to Social Security authorized for May presentation.
Redistricting Countdown to…April Fools Day
Round one of the battle over the redrawing of political
representation across Orange County will commence on the first day
of April.










