In a break with their usual practice, the three supervisors who approved the ordinance did it without a cost estimate or funding identified to pay for the county staff time and outreach.
Tag: Todd Spitzer
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Spitzer: Defending The Public’s Right to Know
Todd Spitzer, Orange County Supervisor and Candidate for District Attorney vows to uphold transparency laws and protect the public’s right to know.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Supervisors Order Destruction of Campaign Money Enforcement Emails
Government emails and text messages about enforcement of Orange County’s campaign finance laws will be destroyed two years after they’re sent or received, under a policy county supervisors approved Tuesday.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Small Portion of OC Rehab Homes Must Register Under New Ordinance
Officials noted the move is unnecessary because state law already requires it.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Jail Phone Privacy Violations Prompt OC to Consider New Vendor
The vendor, Global Tel-Link, potentially jeopardized criminal cases by improperly recording phone calls between attorneys and their clients.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Nelson Called Spitzer ‘Outrageous’ And More; Now He Endorses Him for DA
OC Supervisor Shawn Nelson broke with most of the other supervisors and endorsed Todd Spitzer, whom he repeatedly has criticized for his actions in office.
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Fink: Republican Candidates for DA Seek Votes From Law and Order Democrats
Tustin attorney Lee Fink challenges OC District Attorney candidates Tony Rackauckas and Supervisor Todd Spitzer, requesting that they pledge to prosecute political corruption in Orange County and maintain the highest level of law and order.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
DA Under Scrutiny for Not Disclosing Private Jet Trip from Billionaire Henry Nicholas
Federal authorities previously seized Nicholas’ Gulfstream G-IV jet, alleging he used the plane to transport and distribute illegal drugs around the country and internationally.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Outdoors
Richards: County’s Dismissal of Land-Use Plans Challenged by Lawsuit
Orange resident Tina Richards writes that the county ignored zoning laws that prohibited commercial operations in the canyons by approving Red Rock Gardens, a business that would host weddings and other events. Citizens are taking legal action to protect existing land-use plans.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
In Wake of Dog’s Abuse and Killing, County Exploring ‘Do Not Adopt’ List
The discussion was prompted by the recent sexual abuse and killing of a 5-year-old pit bull that was adopted last month from a free county program.
