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Private Advisory Group Anaheim First Criticized as it Begins Citywide Study

Anaheim First

By Spencer Custodio | July 16, 2019

The private advisory group Anaheim First, which got $250,000 from the city to study neighborhoods, is facing criticism for being a hidden business organization and is set to begin its study to make spending recommendations on $250 million in spending over the next 10 years.

Private Anaheim Spending Advisory Group Criticized for Ties to Business and Lack of Transparency

Anaheim First

By Spencer Custodio | May 7, 2019

Anaheim First, a private group that’s going to make spending recommendations to the city on $250 million over the next decade, is facing heavy criticism for a lack of transparency and close business ties.