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Lorri Galloway – “On Tour” in the Fourth

March 2, 2010
By Chris Prevatt
Lorri Galloway – “On Tour” in the Fourth

The Galloway for Supervisor campaign has released a new online video on her campaign website. In the video, Anaheim Councilwoman Lorri Galloway visits the cities of La Habra, Buena Park, Anaheim and other cities in the 4th District. If it were me, I would be spending my time walking preceincts in the areas where...
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Hugh Nguyen Confirms He’s in the race for Clerk-Recorder

February 25, 2010
By Chris Prevatt
Hugh Nguyen Confirms He’s in the race for Clerk-Recorder

In a letter yesterday Nguyen confirmed his intentions to run for Clerk-Recorder. In his letter he incorrectly claims "the spending at the Clerk-Recorder’s office is massively over budget." What kind of "management" employee at the county would make such a statement, with no factual basis?
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OC Supervisors Approve Deputies Contract

February 10, 2010
By Chris Prevatt
OC Supervisors Approve Deputies Contract

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday to ratify the contract agreement with the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs. The deal marks a compromise reached after six months of negotiations, as declining tax revenue and climbing retirement costs continue straining county coffers.
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OC Supervisors put leash on sheriff over reorg plan

February 9, 2010
By Editorial Staff
OC Supervisors put leash on sheriff over reorg plan

Today the Orange County Board of Supervisors slammed Sheriff Sandra Hutchens over her reorganization plan announced last Friday. In that plan Sheriff Hutchens lays off 23 non-sworn personnel, while at the same time promoting 15 managers to fill vacancies in administrative ranks resulting from previous layoffs and retirements. In addition, Hutchens laid off Assistant Sheriff...
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OC Deputies Ratify New Contract

January 21, 2010
By Chris Prevatt
OC Deputies Ratify New Contract

On WednesdayJanuary 20th the members of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriff's voted on their new contract. Approximately half of the union membership, 886 members, participated in the ratification vote. The results were overwhelming.
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Major Change in Pensions for Sheriff’s Deputies in tentative contract agreement

January 15, 2010
By Chris Prevatt
Major Change in Pensions for Sheriff’s Deputies in tentative contract agreement

Yesterday, The Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriff’s (AOCDS) announced that they had reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The details of that agreement have been released today. There will be no pay increases or reductions included in the 3 year agreement wit a reopener on salary in October 2011. The Deputies have also...
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Senator Joe Dunn (ret.) to OC Board of Supervisors: Adopt Lobbying Reforms!

January 12, 2010
By Chris Prevatt
Senator Joe Dunn (ret.) to OC Board of Supervisors: Adopt Lobbying Reforms!

After the Orange County Board of Supervisors failed to agendize proposed reforms requiring lobbyists to register and report on their activities to influence county government on matters of public interest, Senator Joe Dunn (ret.) spoke during Public Comments, noting he filed a notice to circulate a petition before the voters. Confident taxpayers want...
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