The City Council was sharply split over whether to insert a line item into next fiscal year’s budget reserving an unspecified amount of funding for the city’s schools.
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Anaheim Approves More Money for Streetcar Study
The additional spending will go toward studying alternative routes so the city doesn’t eminent domain a family hotel, restaurant and ice cream shop to make way for the streetcar.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Controversial Tennis Center Renovation Back in Anaheim Budget
The planned renovation of the tennis center was pulled from the budget in 2013 after it sparked outrage among Latino activists and Mayor Tom Tait. Now it’s back and with a higher price tag.
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Anaheim Councilwoman Criticized for Trip With Disneyland Lobbyist
Councilwoman Kris Murray vacationed in Europe with Disneyland’s government relations chief, Carrie Nocella. Did the trip create a conflict with city business? Or is it nobody’s business but theirs?
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Few City Managers Can Spend as Freely as Westminster’s
City Manager Eddie Manfro can authorize up to $175,000 in spending without City Council approval, which is more than top administrators are allowed in cities four times as large as Westminster.
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
Anaheim Appoints City Manager, But Mayor Questions Contract Terms
The Anaheim City Council made its appointment of City Manager Paul Emery official Tuesday night when council members approved his contract. But Mayor Tom Tait says his severance package is too generous.
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Anaheim Council Approves Ticket Tax Protection for Disneyland
In Wednesday’s wee hours, Anaheim City Council members approved a 45-year deal that would reimburse Disneyland for any entertainment tax levied on the mega-resort in exchange for promises of up to $1.5 billion in investments to its theme parks.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Electeds Financed by Disneyland Rushed to Support Tax Shield for Resort
Anaheim City Council members Kris Murray and Jordan Brandman were the first to announce their support for a deal protecting Disneyland from a ticket tax. They’ve also benefitted the most from the mega-resort’s campaign spending.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Dalai Lama Brings His Message of Kindness to Anaheim
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader spoke to a packed Honda Center before convening with Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait on education.
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Experts: Disneyland Would Expand With or Without Ticket Tax
Theme park industry experts say the argument that a ticket tax would hamper the mega resort’s expansion plans is a red herring. They argue high demand and competition from other venues would force Disneyland to expand regardless of whether the city implements a tax.
