Late last year, I had an interesting exchange on LinkedIn of all places with someone from the Register trying to entice me into subscribing to the paper citing all the new changes. But when it comes to the editorial pages…
Tag Archive for Nick Berardino
OC Register Editorial Misses the Mark on Parcel Tax Questions
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
With the OC Register editorial desk, it’s a pretty simple equation. You’ll earn their support if you agree to always oppose any tax increase or agree never to take money from public employee unions. New State Rep. Sharon Quirk-Silva has…
Rep. Loretta Sanchez Hosts Forum to Discuss OC Pension Reform
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
![Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez hosts OC Pension Reform forum with OC Supervisor Bill Campbell (left) and OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino (right) [Photo: Office of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez]](http://www.theliberaloc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Sanchez-pensionreform-A.jpg)
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) Thursday hosted a critical forum on the pension crisis facing Orange County. Alongside OC Supervisor Bill Campbell and Orange County Employees Association General Manager Nick Berardino, Sanchez discussed the status of pension reform in Orange County, the status of her pension bill HR 2934, and the next steps moving forward.
Galloway issues Statement on Anaheim City Employees Contract
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
Voice of OC reporter Adam Elmahrek published this story about “generous” contracts provided to Anaheim city employees last month which promised the city’s general employees union with no layoffs, no outsourcing of city services, a stop to furloughs, and a lump sum…
Governor Jerry Brown Moves To Shift Balance of Power on OC Fair Board
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
On Tuesday, Governor Jerry Brown announced two additional appointments to the Orange County Fair Grounds governing board, Democrat Ashleigh Aitken and Republican Stan Tkaczyk.
OC Republicans Get The Smaller Government They Asked For
by Chris Prevatt • • 4 Comments
End of Session in the California Legislature was not quite long enough for the resolution to the $48 million in stolen VLF funding to be restored. While the Orange County GOP delegation was quick to demand the funds be restored, they refused to lift a finger to make it happen.
Monahan: Desperately Seeking Something To Complain About
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
Yesterday came confirmation of what I have suspected for months; Costa Mesa Mayor Gary Monahan may actually be a moron. Monahan was criticized by Orange County Employees Association General Manager Nick Berardino earlier this year for his secret meetings with Field Marshal and Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer to draft the illegal scheme to outsource the jobs of almost half the city workforce.
