Councilwoman Kris Murray proposes increasing the number of City Council votes it takes to allow a citywide vote on new taxes.
Tag: Tom Tait
Posted inAnaheim, Education, Health & Wellness
Anaheim Council Weighs in On Palm Lane Charter School Fight
A council-approved resolution calls on a local school district to convert an elementary school into a charter campus, but only if parents get the required signatures.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Council Majority Denies Mayor’s Request to Restore Pay for Aide
In 2012, the council majority cut the budget for Mayor Tom Tait’s aide, a move widely seen as retaliation for his opposition to tax subsidies for politically connected businesses.
Posted inAnaheim, News Briefs
Split Anaheim Council Approves New Chamber Contract
Mayor Tom Tait argued it’s time for the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce to be “weened” off government subsidies. But he lost a 3-2 vote to give the Chamber a new $167,000 city contract.
Posted inAnaheim
Chamber No Longer in Charge of Anaheim’s State of the City Address
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce for years had organized and made money on the annual state of the city event. But after a rough-and-tumble political season, Mayor Tom Tait says he wants to send a different message.
Posted inFullerton, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Transportation Authority Backpedals On Fullerton Bike Share Project
Board directors cancelled the bike share program in Fullerton this week after an analysis showed ridership was so low that taxpayers were spending nearly $800 on each bicycle ride.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Anaheim Leaders Want to Get Moving on Forming Council Districts
Although the deadline to submit maps for districts isn’t until July of 2016, council members argue the maps should be submitted sooner so potential candidates have ample time to prepare their campaigns.
Posted inAnaheim, Transportation
Anaheim Backs Away From Proposal for Giant Billboard
City leaders Tuesday night shot down a plan for an 84-foot-tall billboard adjacent to the new transit hub after a torrent of phone calls and emails from concerned residents.
Posted inAnaheim
Eastman and Vanderbilt Neck-and-Neck in Anaheim Council Race
Incumbent Anaheim Councilwoman Gail Eastman is in a tight race for her council seat with challenger and city school district board member James Vanderbilt.
Posted inAnaheim
Tait, Vanderbilt Deal Blow to Anaheim Council Majority
Anaheim’s mayor handily won re-election, while his endorsed candidate for City Council unseated incumbent Councilwoman Gail Eastman.
