A simmering battle has heated up in recent weeks, as some members of the Orange County Board of Supervisors push back against staff and other OCTA board directors on key decisions.
Tag: Will Kempton
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Kempton: Keeping Public Transit ‘Absolutely Essential’ in OC
Outgoing Orange County Transportation Authority CEO Will Kempton talks about the future of the agency as well as some of its current turmoil.
Posted inGovernment, Transportation
Appointment of OCTA’s Chief Exec Violated State Law
The revelation means that the transportation authority’s board of directors must vote again on Darrell Johnson’s appointment.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA Board Reviews I-405 Widening
Conversions of car pool lanes to toll lanes are among options being considered by the board.
Posted inAnaheim, Economy, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
New Plan Means No Bullet Trains in Anaheim Until 2030
The High-Speed Rail Authority’s newest business plan puts high-speed rail for Orange County on the back burner.
Posted inFullerton, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
Fullerton Might Get OCTA’s Help to Fund Rail Crossings
The city lost nearly $8.5 million for the project when Gov.
Jerry Brown eliminated redevelopment.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA: Hold Funds Until High-Speed Rail Fixes Its Finances
Board wants “serious concern” addressed before High-Speed Rail
Authority can tap billions in taxpayer dollars.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Kempton Speaks on Latest High-Speed Rail Report
Will Kempton, who chairs the Peer Review Group advising the
High-Speed Rail Authority, discusses the critical report the group
just released.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories, Transportation
Report: High-Speed Rail Management Ignoring ‘Clear Risk’
Peer Review Group says the state is in serious danger of
starting a massive construction project it can’t finish.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA Chief Defends Hiring of Business Council for Audit
The audit team included the father of OCTA’s financial
manager.
