Westminster Could Have Its First Vietnamese American City Manager, But He Comes With Controversy
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City Council members are set to vote on Chu Thai’s hiring at their weekly public meeting, scheduled for later today.
Coronavirus Infections Hit Hard at Orange County’s Latino Community
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The novel coronavirus is impacting Latinos at disproportionate rates statewide and in OC, because of a lack of access to health care, preexisting health conditions and crowded housing.
Westminster Faces $17 Million Future Deficit, Faces Potential Heavy Cuts to Police, Parks, Preservation
Westminster
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Without an extension of a voter-approved sales tax increase, Westminster officials say there’s a $17 million budget deficit on the horizon — one they can only sate with an equal amount in spending cuts.
Early Recall Election Results Show Westminster Council Majority Likely to Stay in Office
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More than 700 ballots remain to be counted, though recall election results Tuesday night showed a clear majority of voters chose to keep Westminster City Council members Kimberly Ho, Charlie Nguyen, and Mayor Tri Ta in office.
Westminster Could Join Number of OC Cities Banning Evictions
Orange County Coronavirus
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It would be the latest city to join a growing list banning evictions throughout the county amid the coronavirus public health emergency. Many residents in Little Saigon area live in rental units with many others living in accessory dwelling units and mobile homes.
Contreras Widens Lead Over Pulido for Supervisor Runoff Against Do
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Westminster Councilman Sergio Contreras widens lead ahead of other Democrat competitors in the race for the Board of Supervisors 1st District seat. If he holds his lead, he’ll face off against incumbent Andrew Do in November.
Homelessness a Top Concern for Voters as OC’s 1st District Candidates Face Off
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Andrew Do, the Republican incumbent, is being challenged by three Democrats from three different generations: Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido, who’s a baby boomer; Westminster Councilman Sergio Contreras, who’s a Generation X’er; and Kim Bernice Nguyen, who’s a millennial.
Recalls, Lawsuits, Financial Struggles and Leadership Vacuum Ahead For Westminster
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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.
Westminster Special Recall Election Set for April 7
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It’s the earliest possible election date allowable under state law following the certification of the recall efforts by county elections officials, and gives prospective candidates hoping to replace the majority faction council members – Kimberly Ho, Charlie Nguyen and Mayor Tri Ta – just 14 days to pull nomination papers and gather between 20-30 signatures from registered voters to qualify as a candidate.
Westminster Petitions to Recall Council Majority Qualify for Election
Westminster
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Council members Kimberly Ho, Charlie Nguyen, and Mayor Tri Ta — who comprise a majority voting bloc dubbed by critics as “the Gang of Three” for frequently clashing with minority council members over ethics and power at City Hall — are now officially at risk of being unseated.