The free night at the Great Wolf Lodge waterpark enjoyed by about 2,000 Garden Grove residents at the end of August amounted to a $58,000 donation to Councilman Steve Jones’ mayoral campaign, according to his most recent disclosures.
Tag: Steve Jones
Posted inCountywide, Garden Grove, News Briefs, Top Stories
Garden Grove Election Forum Draws Political Newcomers
Garden Grove City Council candidates, including four first-timers, appeared at a community forum Saturday afternoon to discuss rising crime rates, the city’s budget problems and future development projects.
Posted inGarden Grove, Politics & Elections
Night at the Water Park Amounts to Big Gift to Councilman’s Campaign
Nearly 2,000 Garden Grove residents enjoyed a night of fun Friday at the Great Wolf Lodge hotel and waterpark thanks to what amounted to a massive contribution to Garden Grove Councilman Steve Jones’ mayoral campaign.
Posted inGarden Grove, Top Stories, Transportation
‘Active Transportation Plan’ a Welcome Addition to Bike-Scary Garden Grove
A new draft plan is a step toward the eventual goal of making the city’s streets more harmonious for bikes, pedestrians and cars – a high aspiration for a place where biking can be a major hazard.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs
Garden Grove Council Approves $200 Monthly Vehicle Stipend for Themselves
Council members voted 3-2 Tuesday to implement the stipend beginning in the 2017-18 fiscal year. It is the first change in council compensation in 40 years.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs
After Public Outcry, Garden Grove Council Supports Audit of Former Fire Chief’s Job
The Garden Grove City Council is likely to approve an audit of a controversial job created for its former fire chief David Barlag, after an abrupt change of heart by two council members who had opposed the audit.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Garden Grove
Block: Garden Grove Should Investigate Fire Chief’s Sweetheart Deal
Fire Chief Dave Barlag resigns after getting a sweetheart deal. The Garden Grove City Council refuses to investigate sparking charges that they condon public corruption.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Garden Grove
Block: Democracy in Garden Grove Depends Upon Investigation of ‘No Show’ Employment Contract
Garden Grove City Council at crossroads on March 22 with Council District Map requirements and the DA’s findings in the Secret Barlag Deal.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Council at Impasse Over Response to DA’s Report
A split Garden Grove City Council Tuesday night failed to take action on a proposal to reform how they conduct closed-door meetings and launch an audit of the controversial employment contract the city gave to former Fire Chief David Barlag.
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Garden Grove Council Removes Planning Commissioner After Residency Questions
Move came after questions were raised about whether Planning Commissioner Vu Mai met residency requirements to serve on the commission.
