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Commentary: Measure Z invites community solution
While Measure Z clearly removes a tax, the issue is indeed far from simple. But first, the easier part to understand: Currently residents and businesses alike subsidize the employee portion of our public employee pensions though an assessment included...Tags: Property Tax, Government, Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare, Taxation
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New police hire ends three-year drought
It had been almost three years this month since the Huntington Beach Police Department hired a new officer. Officer Thomas Engle turned the tide Sept. 6 when he was sworn in by Chief Ken Small, Mayor Joe Carchio and City Manager Fred Wilson. His...Tags: Government, Career and Workplace, Politics, Employers, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Former police dispatcher claims harassment [Corrected]
A former Fountain Valley police dispatcher has filed an Orange County Superior Court lawsuit against the city alleging sexual harassment by a now-retired sergeant. The employee alleges that the sergeant touched her inappropriately, showed up at her...Tags: Labor Legislation, Minority Groups, Government, Career and Workplace, Lawyers
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Fire chief had highest paycheck in 2009
Thanks to the payouts for sick pay and vacation time he received upon retirement, Huntington Beach's former fire chief earned the highest paycheck among municipal fire chiefs statewide in 2009 — the most recent year for which there is data —...Tags: Labor Legislation, California, Stock Options, Travel, Trips and Vacations
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Council extends police contract
Despite pleas from Huntington Beach Councilman Don Hansen to turn down an offer from the police union to extend its contract with some employee concessions, the City Council approved it Monday. "I think it's a shortsighted and misguided decision, and I...Tags: Politics, Employers, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health, Job Layoffs
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Council rejects governor's proposal to ax redevelopment agency
The Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously Monday to send a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown opposing his proposal to eliminate the redevelopment agency. Mayor Joe Carchio said Huntington Beach would take a big hit if the agency is eliminated. "It...Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Jerry Brown, Politics, Elections
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Changes made to retirement benefits
Fountain Valley approved changes to future employees' retirement benefits that will help relieve some of the burden pensions are putting on the city. The City Council unanimously approved a change Tuesday to newly hired employee benefits that increases...Tags: Interior Policy, Government, Wages and Pensions, Career and Workplace, Pension and Welfare
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On Theater: 'Tomorrow' is today for Playhouse director
For more than a few actors and directors, community theater is less an avocation than a calling. One of the most notable in that regard is Stephen Reifenstein.
"I live with a passion for the stage both on and off," he stated. "Theater is my life in so...Tags: Government, Celebrities
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On Theater: Passion for the stage
For more than a few actors and directors, community theater is less an avocation than a calling. One of the most notable in that regard is Stephen Reifenstein.
"I live with a passion for the stage, both on and off," he stated. "Theater is my life in so...Tags: Government, Celebrities
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Gutted for 'green'
Russell and Susan Kadota started the process earlier this year to convert their 2,200-square-foot home into the greenest property possible. When the construction crews finish, the house will boast recycled tiles, countertops and siding, low-flow...Tags: California, Government, Building Material, Energy Saving, Metal and Mineral
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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon survives vote to strip him of chairman role
NEW YORK – Jamie Dimon survived a bruising fight to strip him of his chairmanship, but directors at JPMorgan Chase & Co. may still have to calm restive shareholders. Dimon, JPMorgan's savvy chairman and chief executive, easily beat a proposal to...Tags: Financial Markets, Citigroup Incorporated, Annual and Special Corporate Meetings, New York City, Shareholders
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Hagerstown budget approved with no change in tax rates
davem@herald-mail.comHagerstown City Council members passed a $133.1 million budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year Tuesday night, but not without a lot of wrangling. Among the items discussed were financial issues facing the city and whether enough is being done for city...Tags: AFSCME, Government, Career and Workplace, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Budgets and Budgeting
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