The OC Board of Supervisors have historically found themselves in conflict with the OC Human Relations commission and its stances on social issues.
Tag: Rusty Kennedy
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
OC Supervisors Take Direct Control Of Anti-Hate Group’s Staff
The changes give supervisors the power to fire the commission’s executive director at any time, for any reason, and pick the replacement.
Posted inCorrections, Government, Top Stories
Supervisors Postpone Decision on Control of Human Relations Commission
The proposal would grant supervisors direct authority over the commission’s staff, who seek to reduce hate crimes and improve community relations with police.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Two OC Supervisors Seek Direct Authority Over Pro-Diversity Group’s Staff
The Human Relations Commission effort is the third attempt this year by Andrew Do and Michelle Steel to increase the influence county supervisors have over other organizations.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Daucher, Perry, Schlotterbeck and Kennedy: We Must Not Be Enemies
In the post 2016 election world, it might be a good time to heed the words and example of Abraham Lincoln to respect each other.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
San Bernardino Attack Fueled Jump in Local Hate Incidents Against Muslims
Hate incidents targeting the Muslim community tripled from 2014 to 2015, according to a report from the OC Human Relations Commission. Meanwhile, hate crimes against African Americans reached their lowest point ever.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
OC Leaders Discuss Efforts for Homeless
Local government officials and nonprofit leaders sat down with the Voice of OC Community Editorial Board last week to talk about how the county succeeded and how it failed this year in the fight against homelessness.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Gadfly’s Hate Speech Used in Latest Attack on Anaheim Mayor
A resident’s rant against Jews and homosexuals during a City Council meeting has become the center of another political battle in Anaheim.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Yorba Linda
Hate Crimes Far More Frequent Than Prosecutions Show
An African-American family’s recent experience is a reminder that suspected hate crimes are infrequently solved and prosecuted. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t happening.
Posted inGovernment, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Supervisors Cut Human Relations Commission Funding
Orange County Supervisors cut $50,000 from their annual contribution to the county Human Relations Commission and announced that further cuts are on the way.
