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Mailbag: Council members deserve their benefits
I completely disagree with the proposed changes to take a meat cleaver to City Council compensation ("Council talks of cutting benefits," July 5). Councilman Keith Bohr, in his usual high-handed manner, proposed changes that will not affect him or any...Tags: Islam, Politics, Freedom of the Press, Civil Rights, Local Elections
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Huntington Beach council to consider outsourcing legal services
The Huntington Beach City Council voted Monday to look into outsourcing the city's legal services. Supporters called the proposal a potential cost-saving measure while critics argued that it would lead to financial and legal woes. The council voted 5 to...Tags: Trials, Justice System, Politics, Budgets and Budgeting, Crime, Law and Justice
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A bull's-eye for tree supporters
Sandy Jarema returned from a Fourth of July outing to find a pair of bull's-eyes posted on the large eucalyptus tree in front of her house. From a distance, the symbols might have looked like threats, but a quick look showed that they were posted out...
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Former mayors to run for City Council
This year's Huntington Beach City Council race is starting to evoke a classic Oscar quip from Johnny Carson: "I see a lot of new faces, especially on the old faces." Not that any of the candidates have had plastic surgery, necessarily. But among the 10...Tags: Politics, Johnny Carson
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Huntington Beach city clerk calls for fixes to ballot arguments
The Huntington Beach city clerk has asked the proponents and opponents of a controversial property tax ballot measure to correct and clarify some of their arguments. Enough signatures were gathered to place the measure on the November ballot to revoke...Tags: Voting, Politics
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City attorney's boyfriend weighs city clerk run
The live-in boyfriend of Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath said he is weighing a run for the city clerk's office. Ed Pinchiff, an attorney, has until Aug. 10 to officially declare his candidacy. McGrath, who is elected to her position,...Tags: Justice System, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Lawyers
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Commentary: School bonds will affect residents' property taxes
This November, we will be confronted with several local ballot measures that will determine how much we pay in property taxes. Prior to 2000, school districts needed two-thirds approval from the voters to pass local general obligation bond measures. Even...Tags: Voting, Politics, Colleges and Universities, Ocean View, Taxation
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Huntington Beach council cuts expenses, health benefits
The Huntington Beach City Council voted Monday to cut its expense allowances and eliminate its health benefits. The move is expected to save the city $17,279 to $26,554 per council member annually and well into the six figures over the years from medical...Tags: Politics
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Planning commissioner fined by FPPC
The Fair Political Practices Commission has imposed a $2,000 fine on Huntington Beach Planning Commissioner Barbara Delgleize for voting on a campaign donor's project without disclosing the donation, agency documents show. Delgleize failed to disclose...
Tags: Voting, Politics, Local Elections, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance
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Commentary: Why I vote no
As the only independent on the Ocean View School District Board of Trustees, I am frequently asked why I vote no. I am writing to explain recent events from my perspective. I voted no on classroom size increase. Ocean View district administration has...Tags: Politics, Unemployment, Teachers, Ocean View, Layoffs and Downsizing
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H.B. City Council looks into reducing compensation
The Huntington Beach City Council voted Monday to draft an ordinance that would eliminate their health benefits and reduce their expense allowances. Councilman Keith Bohr said the council should lead by example at a time when city employees are asked...Tags: Politics, Local Elections
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F.V. district votes to put technology bond on ballot
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees voted Thursday to put a $23.5-million bond on the November ballot to pay for upgraded computers and other technology. The measure, which the board approved 4 to 1, aims to replace outdated equipment...Tags: Voting, Politics
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