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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![. . . Not having a “transom” as Jerbal does, I went ahead and checked my e-mail inbox, and I liked what I found: A new battle-cry from my favorite […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/joe-shaw-115x115.png "Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw calls for “Common Sense, Not Costa Mesa” in HB.")
Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw calls for “Common Sense, Not Costa Mesa” in HB.
Posted on July 25, 2011 | 12 Comments. . . Not having a “transom” as Jerbal does, I went ahead and checked my e-mail inbox, and I liked what I found: A new battle-cry from my favorite […] -
![. . . Myth: “Government Employees are insulated from the reality of the current recession and accompanying job losses.” Fact: There is no insulation. The Orange County Register reported […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/wrapped-up-sleeping-115x115.jpg "Another Public Sector Myth: Are Gov’t Employees insulated from harsh economic realities?")
Another Public Sector Myth: Are Gov’t Employees insulated from harsh economic realities?
Posted on July 13, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . Myth: “Government Employees are insulated from the reality of the current recession and accompanying job losses.” Fact: There is no insulation. The Orange County Register reported […] -
![. . . Since the fervor on the topic of public sector pensions seems to be ongoing, I thought I would add another element to the discussion in pursuit of […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/investments-pg-115x115.jpg "Public Sector Pensions – The Investment Return Conundrum")
Public Sector Pensions – The Investment Return Conundrum
Posted on July 10, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . Since the fervor on the topic of public sector pensions seems to be ongoing, I thought I would add another element to the discussion in pursuit of […] -
![. . . Michael Lee Madsen, Sr. has just submitted an Initiative to the Attorney General with a request that it appears on the November 2012 Ballot.The office of the AG […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pension-115x115.jpg "Public Pensions. Invest in CA Constitutional Amendment")
Public Pensions. Invest in CA Constitutional Amendment
Posted on June 27, 2011 | 26 Comments. . . Michael Lee Madsen, Sr. has just submitted an Initiative to the Attorney General with a request that it appears on the November 2012 Ballot.The office of the AG […] -
![. . . Tom Green tries to determine: Which one is really bigger? Studies undertaken by individuals and organizations that have an agenda of reducing the size of government and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tom-green-which-is-more-115x115.jpg "Public Sector Pay Higher Than Private Sector? You sure about that?")
Public Sector Pay Higher Than Private Sector? You sure about that?
Posted on June 25, 2011 | 15 Comments. . . Tom Green tries to determine: Which one is really bigger? Studies undertaken by individuals and organizations that have an agenda of reducing the size of government and […] -
![. . . There is a view held by some that governing bodies of cities, counties, special districts and states must impose budget cuts upon their workers in order to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/giving-back-money-115x115.jpg "Public Sector Wage, Benefit Givebacks – It CAN be done!")
Public Sector Wage, Benefit Givebacks – It CAN be done!
Posted on June 23, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . There is a view held by some that governing bodies of cities, counties, special districts and states must impose budget cuts upon their workers in order to […] -
![. . . Have you heard this whopper before? “Public sector pay, especially retirement benefits, is driving cities into bankruptcy.” That’s the mantra coming from politicians, right wing think tanks, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/riggy-bloated-115x115.jpg "Cities like Costa Mesa going bankrupt due to public employees? What a load of Hooey!")
Cities like Costa Mesa going bankrupt due to public employees? What a load of Hooey!
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 25 Comments. . . Have you heard this whopper before? “Public sector pay, especially retirement benefits, is driving cities into bankruptcy.” That’s the mantra coming from politicians, right wing think tanks, […] -
![. . . Obviously, no one wants to step into the woodshed on the resignation of Costa Mesa Police Chief Steve Staveley. Saying that Costa Mesa is going through a tough […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/staveley-115x115.jpg "Costa Mesa’s Chief Staveley…..not bad for just an interim!")
Costa Mesa’s Chief Staveley…..not bad for just an interim!
Posted on June 21, 2011 | 17 Comments. . . Obviously, no one wants to step into the woodshed on the resignation of Costa Mesa Police Chief Steve Staveley. Saying that Costa Mesa is going through a tough […] -
![. . . The goal of retirement security for workers in the United States is disappearing. The following chart shows that the security of defined benefit plans has diminished greatly over […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/old-man-begging-115x115.jpg "Retirement Security Disappears?")
Retirement Security Disappears?
Posted on June 15, 2011 | 5 Comments. . . The goal of retirement security for workers in the United States is disappearing. The following chart shows that the security of defined benefit plans has diminished greatly over […] -
![. . . Within the next few days the Legislature is reportedly going to be challenged to vote on a proposed state budget, one that reflects the Governor’s latest proposal […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/kicking-can-115x115.jpg "Critical Vote Coming on State Budget")
Critical Vote Coming on State Budget
Posted on June 3, 2011 | 4 Comments. . . Within the next few days the Legislature is reportedly going to be challenged to vote on a proposed state budget, one that reflects the Governor’s latest proposal […] -
![. . . Sac Bee Columnist Dan Walters article in today’s Register is a red flag that we all acknowledge. “Big spending cities facing music.” He cites Vallejo, which filed for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/empty-pockets-115x115.gif "Overview of O.C. city employee pensions")
Overview of O.C. city employee pensions
Posted on June 2, 2011 | 13 Comments. . . Sac Bee Columnist Dan Walters article in today’s Register is a red flag that we all acknowledge. “Big spending cities facing music.” He cites Vallejo, which filed for […] -
![City compensation packages are like an iceburg. What awaits us below the ocean is generally not fully exposed. As you think about giving raises […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/iceberg1.jpg "Part 2 of 2 City of Mission Viejo employee benefits")
Part 2 of 2 City of Mission Viejo employee benefits
Posted on May 15, 2011 | 12 CommentsCity compensation packages are like an iceburg. What awaits us below the ocean is generally not fully exposed. As you think about giving raises […] -
![. . . . [read pt. 2 of this report here.] Clever ruse. Mission Viejo 2 tier pension reform linked to employee pay increases. Part 1 of 2 Item #21 […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/iceberg.jpg "Clever ruse: Mission Viejo Tier 2 pension reform linked to employee wage increase. (pt 1 of 2-pt series)")
Clever ruse: Mission Viejo Tier 2 pension reform linked to employee wage increase. (pt 1 of 2-pt series)
Posted on May 15, 2011 | 1 Comment. . . . [read pt. 2 of this report here.] Clever ruse. Mission Viejo 2 tier pension reform linked to employee pay increases. Part 1 of 2 Item #21 […] -
![. . . By Joe Sipowicz We found out today that Wayne Quint, the head boss of the Deputy Sheriff’s union is quitting – supposedly to take a job at […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/wayne-quint.jpg "Quint Says Goodbye. We Say Good Riddance. But We’ll Miss the Horrendous Judgment")
Quint Says Goodbye. We Say Good Riddance. But We’ll Miss the Horrendous Judgment
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 3 Comments. . . By Joe Sipowicz We found out today that Wayne Quint, the head boss of the Deputy Sheriff’s union is quitting – supposedly to take a job at […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…