The accusations continue to swirl around John Williams in the
Spitzer case. The result might be that Orange County supervisors
again consider eliminating his elective status.
But another supervisor says the joint powers authority that governs the civic center in Santa Ana is still needed. The county CEO is looking into it.
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Medical workers in Orange County’s jail system give another vote of no confidence in county Health Care Agency’s leadership.
County officials say a fighting incident among 27 inmates at Orange County Juvenile Hall last weekend was quickly brought under control. Union officials argue that the melee is an example of what happens when a facility is not properly staffed.
Region’s major daily newspapers delve into data released by the Orange County Employees Retirement System.
Next year’s contract negotiations are likely to feature pressure for concessions on pensions and perks after the publication of the names of more than 500 former executives and other high-level employees earning annual pensions in excess of $100,000.
Delving deeper into Orange County CEO Tom Mauk’s suggestion that the county ask Sacramento lawmakers to allow public agencies to impose employee pension contributions.
County officials are lobbying Sacramento legislators to change state law so that local governments can simply impose pension contribution changes just like they can with wages and other benefits.
Assistant district attorneys, public defenders and lawyers in the county counsel’s office say they deserve a 3.5 percent raise. County CEO Tom Mauk says they’re crazy.
OCERS release of top-level pensioners brings new fodder to the long-running conversation on public sector retirement benefits.
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