You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
pensions and retirement Archive
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![One thing all the angst about the affordability of defined benefit pension plans – you know, those are the ones that promise a retired worker a certain monthly benefit for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/elderly-insecurity-cropped-115x115.jpg "Retirement Security? – Forget about it.")
Retirement Security? – Forget about it.
Posted on March 25, 2012 | 31 CommentsOne thing all the angst about the affordability of defined benefit pension plans – you know, those are the ones that promise a retired worker a certain monthly benefit for […] -
![Over the last few years I have read many writings and studies about public sector pensions and the perceived unfairness and unaffordabilty of them. The frequency and intensity of these […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/MartyrdomofStephenGreenhut1-115x115.jpg "Pension Intrigue – Reform Advocates Victimized?")
Pension Intrigue – Reform Advocates Victimized?
Posted on February 20, 2012 | 22 CommentsOver the last few years I have read many writings and studies about public sector pensions and the perceived unfairness and unaffordabilty of them. The frequency and intensity of these […] -
![. . . 1) Stephen Colbert’s famed Super-PAC, recently handed over to Jon Stewart, releases its first South Carolina attack ad on Romney, “Mitt the Ripper.” Warning – pretty damn […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/NMA-Twinkies-115x115.jpg "This Week’s Videos: Colbert’s SuperPAC hits Romney in SC, No more Twinkies, and the Jive Aces!")
This Week’s Videos: Colbert’s SuperPAC hits Romney in SC, No more Twinkies, and the Jive Aces!
Posted on January 15, 2012 | 3 Comments. . . 1) Stephen Colbert’s famed Super-PAC, recently handed over to Jon Stewart, releases its first South Carolina attack ad on Romney, “Mitt the Ripper.” Warning – pretty damn […] -
![. . . Rightly or wrongly, the Orange County Register is heavily invested in stories and editorials critical of government in general as well as government employees. Perhaps this is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Register-Building-115x115.jpg "County retirees blast Register editorial")
County retirees blast Register editorial
Posted on December 16, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . Rightly or wrongly, the Orange County Register is heavily invested in stories and editorials critical of government in general as well as government employees. Perhaps this is […] -
![. . . Mr. Paul Walters, who now stands astride our county seat of Santa Ana like a colossus as both Police Chief and appointed City Manager, gets a starring role in […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pay-the-piper-115x115.jpg "Heads up, Santa Ana workers – time to pay the piper!")
Heads up, Santa Ana workers – time to pay the piper!
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . Mr. Paul Walters, who now stands astride our county seat of Santa Ana like a colossus as both Police Chief and appointed City Manager, gets a starring role in […] -
![. . . The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has issued its job report for the month of October. It reports that the private sector added jobs, while government jobs […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/October-Halloween-cropped-115x115.jpg "October Jobs Data – government shrinks and other economic data")
October Jobs Data – government shrinks and other economic data
Posted on November 5, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics has issued its job report for the month of October. It reports that the private sector added jobs, while government jobs […] -
![. . . 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 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/bucher-pauly-spitzer-115x115.jpg "Deborah Pauly probably running against Todd Spitzer and Mark Bucher for 3rd Supe Seat")
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 […] -
![. . . Steven Greenhut reports in his Register column this weekend that California Governor Brown has signed into a law a bill that places limits on the ability of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hard-work-115x115.jpg "Municipal Bankruptcy Not So Easy Any More…")
Municipal Bankruptcy Not So Easy Any More…
Posted on October 16, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . Steven Greenhut reports in his Register column this weekend that California Governor Brown has signed into a law a bill that places limits on the ability of […] -
![. . . According to a new study released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average public sector employee earns $40.40 per hour while their private sector […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/greedy-government-115x115.jpg "Public Employees Make 44% More Than Private Sector Counterparts")
Public Employees Make 44% More Than Private Sector Counterparts
Posted on September 30, 2011 | 79 Comments. . . According to a new study released by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average public sector employee earns $40.40 per hour while their private sector […] -
![. . . There is growing evidence that unionized government employees are not exempt from the ravages of the current recession as well as the public backlash regarding their pay […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/paring-apple-115x115.jpg "Government Pay, Benefits, being pared back.")
Government Pay, Benefits, being pared back.
Posted on September 20, 2011 | No Comments. . . There is growing evidence that unionized government employees are not exempt from the ravages of the current recession as well as the public backlash regarding their pay […] -
![. . . “I live by a quote from St. Francis: First, do what is necessary. Then, do what is possible. Before you know it, you’re doing the impossible. That’s […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/julio-cropped-115x115.jpg "Who is Assembly candidate Julio Pérez? Meet him Thursday in Santa Ana…")
Who is Assembly candidate Julio Pérez? Meet him Thursday in Santa Ana…
Posted on September 14, 2011 | 11 Comments. . . “I live by a quote from St. Francis: First, do what is necessary. Then, do what is possible. Before you know it, you’re doing the impossible. That’s […] -
![, , , 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 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moorlach-2.bmp "Moorlach Should be Embarrassed, Censured")
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 […] -
![. . . By this time we should all be familiar with the stories about highly paid, sometimes excessively so, public officials retiring with multiple six figure pensions for life. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fat_cat_4-115x115.jpg "Fat Cat Public Pensions Being Cut")
Fat Cat Public Pensions Being Cut
Posted on August 11, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . By this time we should all be familiar with the stories about highly paid, sometimes excessively so, public officials retiring with multiple six figure pensions for life. […] -
![. . . Over the last year or so there has been great criticism of California’s political climate and the public policy decisions made here. That criticism often points to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/texasdrought-115x115.jpg "Is the Grass really Greener in TEXAS?")
Is the Grass really Greener in TEXAS?
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 10 Comments. . . Over the last year or so there has been great criticism of California’s political climate and the public policy decisions made here. That criticism often points to […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…