The City of Westminster faces a political “perfect storm” this year, with upcoming recalls for elected officials and lawsuits involving the police department — not to mention tough choices between higher sales taxes or cuts to public services, and finding a new city manager.
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Westminster City Manager To Retire Next Month for Private Sector Job
Eddie Manfro’s planned retirement from his city manager post was made public by City Councilman Tai Do on Facebook, who called it “totally unexpected news.”
Westminster Budget Struggles Ahead
Facing growing budget shortfalls in the next few years, Westminster residents will soon face tough choices on whether to keep up higher local sales taxes or start cutting services.
Westminster Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave
Westminster’s police chief, Ralph Ornelas, is on administrative leave pending the results of an outside investigation into “possible policy violations,” according to city officials.









