On the heels of an August 9th report the Bates/Nelson committee found that the Executive Manager promotions and multiple raises implemented at CEO Tom Mauk’s discretion lacked the appropriate justification warranting reversal and/or reduction in compensation.
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OC Supes Take a $10 Million Pass On Health Education Grant
by Dan Chmielewski • • 3 Comments

On Tuesday the Orange County Board of Supervisors placed politics before sound policy and took the unusual step of rejecting a request from the Orange County Health Care Agency to apply for $10 million in federal grant funding to provide…
Supervisor Campbell slams Bates and Nelson on the details of proposed Lobbyist reform
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off

Supervisor Bill Campbell “was surprised” to learn that his colleagues were introducing a last minute proposal for lobbyist registration. But he told his colleagues that the “devil is in the details” and after reviewing their proposal he felt it would be more appropriately named the “Citizen Registration Ordinance.”
In The News 11-22-10
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment

Here are some of the news stories on the radar screen that you may want to be aware of. Voice of OC Receives California Endowment Grant; Costa Mesa police chief, captain placed on leave; Nelson Pushes Lobby Reform II.
Sheriff’s Department Takes A $28 Million Hit At Budget Hearing
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
Jennifer Muir has the story over at the OC Register.com, but here are some of the highlights. SANTA ANA Despite warnings that slashing the sheriff’s department could cripple jails, increase response times and impact investigations, the Board of Supervisors on…
Stabbing Workers in the Back – While Giving Recognition
by Chris Prevatt • • 2 Comments
Earlier this month, Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair, Patricia Bates, herself a former Social Worker, recognized the contributions of Social Workers to our community with a resolution proclaiming March Social Worker Recognition Month. At the same time she was recognizing county social…
Groundhog Day 2009
by Chris Prevatt • • 5 Comments
Today February 2nd is Groundhog Day. The official history of Groundhog Day can be found here and starts out like this: Groundhog Day, February 2nd, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that traverses centuries,…

