End of an Elmahrek
Countywide
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After more than six years of holding the powerful accountable in Orange County, Adam Elmahrek is leaving for the Los Angeles Times.
Irvine Committee to Review Veterans Housing
Health & Wellness
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After a nudge from Councilwoman Christina Shea, the committee that worked to locate a future veterans cemetery at the Great Park will reconvene to look at affordable housing for veterans.
City Attorney’s Report Raises Red Flags About Project
Irvine
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Assigned to investigate, he declares that staff reports on a construction project are “ambiguous and inaccurate.”
Budget-Busting Project Has Irvine Officials Scrambling
Irvine
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The budget for an expansion and remodeling of a community center started at $4 million. Now it is at $5.8 million, and staff can’t explain the reason.
Irvine Bolsters Rainy Day Fund
Irvine
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City’s decision to build budgetary reserves during Great Recession pays off, and council members want to continue on course.
Another Plot Twist at the Great Park
Countywide
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Irvine officials maintain that the park should still get $1.4
billion in property tax funding despite Gov. Jerry Brown’s
elimination of redevelopment. But the decision is now up to a
separate board.
Uptick in Tax Revenues Helps Irvine Balance Budget
Irvine
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City Council Tuesday night passed a $136-million 2011-12 budget
by taking less than half of what officials had projected from
reserve funds.
Budget Season Kicks Off in Irvine
Irvine
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City Manager Sean Joyce presented a balanced budget to the
finance commission Monday night that revealed efforts to close a
smaller budget gap than in recent years.
Irvine City Manager Contract Renewed
Irvine
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Irvine City Council members vote to renew City Manager Sean
Joyce’s contract ending speculation that his job was in
jeopardy.
Irvine Backs Away From Pledging Redevelopment Dollars
Irvine
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City Manager Sean Joyce says a development agreement already
protects $1.4 billion in future property tax increment revenue.