OC Supervisors Archive
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John Williams Agonistes
Posted on January 31, 2012 | 19 Comments. . . Well, that was an interesting morning in the courtroom, albeit a long, tedious and ultimately unsatisfying morning. We walked in, a little over a dozen of us,... -
Hubbert and Mauk: Different Standard of Justice in Orange County?
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 3 Comments. . . The Orange County Register reported on January 24 that a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury, to quote the article, “found Jeffrey Hubbard, former Superintendent of the... -
The Mark Bucher Lowdown, part 2: his long war on Planned Parenthood.
Posted on December 2, 2011 | 7 Comments. . . Remember how, as soon as the new 2010 Republican Congressional class was sworn in after vowing to concentrate on “jobs, jobs, jobs,” one of their IMMEDIATE priorities suddenly became defunding... -
The Lowdown on MARK W. BUCHER, 3rd Supe candidate.
Posted on November 17, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . First, let me broach five topics that Mark W. Bucher will sue me for even mentioning: Anti-labor Costa Mesa Councilman Jim “Riggy” Righeimer’s bankruptcy. His “mortgage default.”... -
Deborah Pauly probably running against Todd Spitzer and Mark Bucher for 3rd Supe Seat
Posted on October 17, 2011 | 41 Comments. . . BUCHER – PAULY – SPITZER. Well, this race should be colorful! You know how close I am with Deborah Pauly, the notorious Villa Park Councilwoman and Vice-chair... -
Another tough day (or two) at the County of Orange
Posted on October 5, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . The Orange County Register reported this morning that the Board of Supervisors met yesterday and, among other things, took up the recommendations of the CEO on... -
Brain Drain Again at County Government: Darlene Bloom and David Riley retire.
Posted on October 3, 2011 | No Comments. . . Two executives in Orange County government with combined experience that exceeds 60 years have announced their retirement, bringing yet another brain drain to county government. According... -
Why Did Orange County Lose $48 Million in State Funds?
Posted on September 27, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . We have read in this blog and elsewhere that the State budget this year deleted $48 million that had been earmarked to come to Orange County as... -
Should Fountain Valley Go?
Posted on September 12, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . With the budget pressures on government these days there is increasing talk about possibly consolidating some cities, thereby reducing their numbers and the number of high priced... -
Moorlach Should be Embarrassed, Censured
Posted on September 8, 2011 | 3 Comments, , , Imagine that you are sitting on the Board of Directors of a large corporation, making policy decisions for the CEO and staff to carry out. Your organization... -
Chuck DeVore: Caught With His Fingers in the Union Cookie Jar
Posted on July 14, 2011 | 32 Comments. . . I take a break from my regularly scheduled exposé of fraud in Placer County / CRA politics to bring you an important update on Fraud in Orange... -
The Latest County Meltdown: CEO Mauk helps lose us $50 million from the state.
Posted on July 11, 2011 | No Comments. . . By Mr. Peabody Okay, Friends this one is a bit convoluted so stick with me. The latest State budget deal takes about $50 million away from Orange... -
Orange County officially freaks out over Jerry Brown’s draconian balanced budget.
Posted on June 30, 2011 | 44 Comments. . . So, Governor Brown and the Sacramento Democrats, finally giving up on getting ANY co-operation from Sacramento Republicans on the matter of revenue, have come up with an... -
County Human Resources Disaster
Posted on May 19, 2011 | No CommentsBy Mr. Peabody Every government agency displays a tendency to circle its wagons, defend incompetent behavior and keep outside scrutiny….well, outside. A notable exception appears to be the County of...
