The shift represents a fast turnaround for the proposed event, which just months ago looked to be possibly leaving the city amid a lawsuit.
Tag: Tony Strickland
Posted inGovernment
How Does Your City Council Make a Living?
City leaders across Orange County just filed their disclosure paperwork for where they get their money, but some reveal more than others.
Posted inState
California Sues Huntington Beach for Failing to Adopt a Housing Plan
Officials announced Monday the state is expanding its existing lawsuit against Surf City for its failure to adopt a housing plan – something mandated by California law.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Surf City Cans Housing Plan, Sets Up Another Legal Fight With Sacramento
Without a state certified housing plan, millions in fines and a loss of local control when it comes to zoning could be on the horizon for Huntington Beach.
Posted inHuntington Beach
How Many Residents Really Complained About Prayers at Huntington Beach City Council Meetings?
Huntington Beach city leaders initially insisted they were changing the city’s prayer system because of public complaints. But some are now saying it’s over complaints with one rabbi.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
After Surf City Housing Lawsuit, Which California Counties Get to Be Suburban With Softer Mandates?
Critics of state-mandated housing goals point to special protections for the governor’s home of Marin County. On this, some of the fiercest of housing proponents can agree.
Posted inTop Stories
Surf City Bleeds Executive Staff Under New City Council Leadership
A Voice of OC review found five of Huntington Beach’s top executives have left their positions since the start of the year, leaving a vacuum in the executive offices.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Federal Judge Denies Huntington Beach’s Requested Injunction Against State Housing Law
In his decision, U.S. District Judge Fred Slaughter said the city has failed to “establish a likelihood,” they would win the lawsuit against Sacramento’s housing mandates in court.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Fighting California’s Housing Goals While Living in Affordable Housing
The Huntington Beach mayor has helped lead a fight against state housing goals from a condo with an affordable housing covenant.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Looks To Limit Who Leads Prayers Before Meetings
Council members are looking at setting up a city approved list of who can and can’t pray before public meetings after the mayor said the current process was being politicized.
