County Supervisor Todd Spitzer could be fined $1,258 by the state ethics commission for failing to file campaign statements on time, according to the agenda of the Fair Political Practices Commission posted Monday.
Tag: Todd Spitzer
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Former Spitzer Staffer to Receive $150,000 Settlement Over Labor Law Violation
Former staffer Christine Richters alleged Supervisor Todd Spitzer forced his staff to be on-call at all hours of the night, including working shifts of up to 24 hours at a time.
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OC Supervisors OK Broad Powers to Destroy County Emails, Texts
The policy says officials may “at any time” destroy emails and text messages they consider to be internal memos or “working notes.”
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Sex And The Supervisors
While sex scandals have rocked the Santa Ana and Orange County governments in recent years, both continue to allow managers to date people they supervise and whose promotions they oversee. But new policies are in the works, officials say.
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OC Ethics Commission Can Now Meet After Third Member is Appointed
Orange County’s ethics commission now can legally meet for the first time – over 15 months after voters overwhelmingly approved its creation – after a retired judge was appointed as the third member.
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Sheriff to Step Up Patrols of Riverbed Homeless Camp, But Say They Will Not Clear It Out
The stepped-up patrols by sheriff’s deputies are scheduled to begin Friday, according to a Sheriff’s Department spokeswoman.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
DA’s Monitor on Use of Informants Didn’t File Reports He Promised
Stephen G. Larson and his law firm have been paid at least $140,000 in taxpayer funds, but did not file the two reports he promised for the first half of this year. He said they weren’t required by his contract and his time was better spent working on the informant issues.
Posted inBrea, Government, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
A Third Candidate Enters the Race for District Attorney
Former Brea Mayor Brett Murdock, a Democrat, has joined the 2018 race for District Attorney, making him the third candidate.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Report on DA’s Office Reforms on Informant Use Expected Soon
The reforms were recommended as the result of an ongoing scandal in which jailhouse informants were illegally used and relevant evidence was not provided to defense attorneys.
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Fire Chief for Most of OC Suddenly Resigns After Managers Demand It
Orange County Fire Authority Chief Jeff Bowman stepped down after a group of managers called for his resignation. It’s unclear what their concerns were, and an effort is underway to bring Bowman back.
