City officials didn’t properly notify the public that the city council would be considering a $17,000 performance bonus for City Manager David Cavazos, according to the state’s leading open government expert.
Tag: Terry Francke
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim City Manager Denies Mayor’s Request to Discuss ‘People’s Map’
Based on a technicality, the city manager decided not to agendize Mayor Tom Tait’s request to discuss restoring a widely supported council districts map. Tait and his allies say the denial is “outrageous.”
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Supervisors Draw Fire With Closed-Door Decision on Labor Negotiations Law
The supervisors abruptly reversed course on plans to suspend a labor negotiations ordinance that was largely invalidated by a judge.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories
Anaheim Police Face Scrutiny Over Cell Phone Spying
The Anaheim police chief defended his department’s use of cell phone spying devices known as StingRays, saying officers obtain court approval before using them. But questions remain.
Posted inGarden Grove
Amid Backlash From Residents, Garden Grove City Manager Steps Down
After a year of political tumult, Matthew Fertal abruptly announced his retirement Tuesday. Meanwhile, residents showed up in force to the City Council meeting in protest of a deal for the departed fire chief.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Reporter’s Stories on Government Secrecy Led to Brown Act
Obit: Michael Harris turned a spotlight on local government secret meetings and actions
Posted inCosta Mesa
Councilwomen Bash Newly Proposed Public Speaker Rules
The ordinance, under consideration by Costa Mesa City Council, would ban “unduly repetitive” public comments. Councilwomen Wendy Leece and Sandy Genis call it an attempt to restrict Mayor Jim Righeimer’s critics.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories, Transportation
TCA’s List of Consultants Shows Who’s Who of Political Players
The toll road agency reluctantly releases a spreadsheet showing contracts doled out to some of the county’s most high-profile consultants.
Posted inCountywide, San Juan Capistrano, Top Stories
Free Speech Fight Energizing San Juan Capistrano Residents
An effort by the City Council majority to ban a crusading community newspaper from being distributed at City Hall has turned the town into a First Amendment battleground.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Open-Government Issues High on State Legislature’s Agenda
Voters will decide on a constitutional amendment addressing costs, and the state Legislature will take on the controversy over public comments.
