With Brown Act Violations Obstinate Resistance Can be Futile
COSTA MESA — On Thursday, a second volley was fired off to the Costa Mesa City Council over their apparent violation of the state open […]
Month: May 2011
Costa Mesa’s Mr. Sunshine Bill Lobdell
Back in March the residents of Costa Mesa were promised by CEO Tom Hatch that communications consultant Bill Lobdell would “create a communications structure that will put Costa Mesa on a path to being the nation’s most transparent government.”
Hatch: Dear Costa Mesa City Workers, Bend Over
As if there were any doubt that the city council have not been listening to what the citizens of our city have been telling them week after week, the latest memo from Tom Hatch(et) should remove any notion that they have one shred of interest in what the city wants.
Drawing the political lines for the Board of Supervisors
The County has established a Redistricting Committee to consider public input on proposed changes to the boundaries of Supervisorial Districts and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
AOCDS President Quint Retires
AOCDS President Wayne Quint, Jr. announced he will be retiring from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to begin a new career in state government. With this announcement, Wayne resigned as President of the Association and Board of Directors.
Californian’s Aware: Costa Mesa Council “Work Groups” violate the Brown Act
“Please take the necessary steps to see that the Working Groups begin immediately to comply with the Brown Act. And please consider that the Council’s failure to do so will result in my recommendation to our Litigation Committee that we seek the appropriate court order(s) to ensure such compliance.”
Tribute to the Troops Draws hundreds to OC Civic Center
Lunch time outside the County Hall of Administration was filled with a a few speeches, the Sheriff’s Honor Guard, Fire Authority Fife and Drum Corps, and free lunch. All in recognition of the service of our men and women in the military who have served our country past and present.
Kris Beard appointed to replace Andrew Do on Garden Grove City Council
Longtime resident and commissioner Kris Beard was tapped last night by the Garden Grove City Council to complete the unexpired term of Councilman Andrew Do, who resigned last month. Beard is a manager with Orange County Community Resources.
OC Young Democrats Taking The Leadership Stage
Orange County Young Democrats have taken action to support workers in Costa Mesa. “The attack on public worker unions in Costa Mesa is a direct threat to Orange County young workers, families, and our community at large.”