Chairman Shawn Nelson took issue with the price increase, but his colleagues say it’s justified. Union leaders warn of significant problems.
Tag: Todd Spitzer
Posted inCountywide, Government, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Pensions Are an Increasingly Perilous Perk for Supervisors
Supervisor John Moorlach, Orange County’s most high-profile pension fighter, has for years shrugged off criticism of his own generous benefit. But after announcing a run for Congress, he’s starting to feel the heat.
Posted inGovernment
Supervisors Balk at Bidding Process for Parking Lot Contract
Supervisor Spitzer asks why the lowest bidder was not recommended, and Supervisor Moorlach asks why only two firms bid.
Posted inGovernment
Supervisors Set to Pay Into Their Own Pension Plans
The move comes after longstanding criticism from labor groups that supervisors ask county workers to pay their shares, yet don’t do so themselves.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Orange, Top Stories, Transportation
OC to Get Less ‘Beds for Feds’ Cash
In exchange for allowing more inmates at the Theo Lacy jail, the city of Orange will receive about $340,000 more, paid from the county’s share of federal funds.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Supervisors Officially Reject Grand Jury Report and Ethics Panel
County’s top elected leaders call highly critical report “selective” and “one-sided” and say the county has no need for an ethics commission.
Posted inGovernment
Supervisors Bow to Governor and Cut Office Budgets
After a sharp rebuke, supervisors accept an across-the-board 5-percent cut in hopes of resolving a $147-million property tax dispute.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Some OCTA Directors Still Wary of Anaheim Streetcar’s Cost
The board postponed action that would have given Anaheim access to OCTA funds for environmental studies and other expenses.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories
Spitzer Has Sharp Questions for Staff on Mental Health Program
Supervisor Todd Spitzer wants to know why the county has lowered employment expectations for participants in the welfare program.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories
Grand Jury Describes ‘Atmosphere of Fear’ in OC Agencies
Report concludes county government has made strides to change but still has a way to go.
