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Commentary: City can learn from Six Sigma approach
The Republicans have been talking about their proposal for eliminating the federal budget deficit without raising taxes or removing entitlements. Also, it appears that more politicians, including those in Costa Mesa, are joining the ranks of others by...Tags: Republican Party, General Electric Company
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Charter meeting met with cynicism
COSTA MESA — Residents with pointed skepticism greeted the city officials who gathered to discuss the proposed city charter Wednesday night. Some of them interrupted city CEO Tom Hatch's introduction, accusing the City Council of rushing the...Tags: Local Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Public Officials, Government
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New assistant CEO touts his credentials
COSTA MESA — It's no surprise that any move made by city leaders can get people talking — and worrying. When Costa Mesa CEO Tom Hatch named Rick Francis as his new assistant CEO, starting in early January, many wanted to know why he would...Tags: Career and Workplace, Corporate Officers, Labor Legislation
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Costa Mesa cancels three outsourcing bids
COSTA MESA — The city has rescinded three requests for bids from companies to take on city services following a letter from employee groups arguing that the requests violate municipal policy. In an Aug. 1 letter to city Chief Executive Tom Hatch,...Tags: Career and Workplace, Elections, Employees, Politics
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Righeimer: City's restructuring efforts haven't been too fast
COSTA MESA — Rescinding requests to outsource city jobs and a court order barring the jobs' privatization shouldn't be seen as signs that Costa Mesa has moved too fast with its restructuring, Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer said Friday. He suggested,...Tags: Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Judges, Laws
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Union agrees to work with committees
COSTA MESA — City employees have reluctantly agreed to participate in the newly formed Contracting Committees that will review Costa Mesa services before city Chief Executive Tom Hatch opens them up for bidding from outside groups. In a letter to...Tags: Trials, Lawyers, Litigation, Career and Workplace, Legal Services
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Costa Mesa honors those lost in 9/11
COSTA MESA — Ten years have passed, but the overwhelming confusion, fear and deep anger from Sept. 11, 2001, were too easily remembered at weekend events in Newport-Mesa.
So too was the heroism and courage shown that day.
More than 300 residents,...Tags: International Military Interventions, Iraq War (2003-2011), Dana Rohrabacher, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Nazi Party
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Costa Mesa budget audit claims $26 million available for services, jobs
Costa Mesa has about $26 million that could be spent on services and jobs slated for budgetary cuts, according to an audit released Tuesday of the city's financial picture. The Orange County Employees Assn. retained Harvey M. Rose Associates, a San...Tags: Bankruptcy, San Francisco, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Moody's Corporation
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Costa Mesa City Council OKs cuts, approves budget
COSTA MESA — After listening to hours of complaints about cuts to the Police Department and other criticisms, the City Council early Wednesday morning approved about $6 million in cuts and adopted a balanced budget for the fiscal year 2011-12.
The...Tags: Labor Markets, Economic Policy, Interior Policy, Career and Workplace, Unions
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Costa Mesa police chief resigns
COSTA MESA — Police Chief Chris Shawkey, who had been placed on paid leave by the former city manager, confirmed Tuesday that he has resigned. Shawkey did not give a reason for his departure, but he had been under fire for travel vouchers... -
Employee association files complaint against Costa Mesa
In an effort to block the possible layoffs of 213 city employees, the Costa Mesa Employees Assn. has filed a complaint with the Orange County Superior Court, according to a news release issued by the group Monday. The complaint includes a request for...Tags: Unemployment, Labor Markets, Career and Workplace, Layoffs and Downsizing, Management Change
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Who made this year's DP 103?
No. 1
Jim Righeimer
You would be hard-pressed to find anyone in town who had a bigger news year than Costa Mesa City Councilman Jim Righeimer. The former Planning Commission chairman went toe-to-toe with the police union, which smeared his name on...Tags: St. Louis Cardinals, Collective Contract, Business, Unions, Teaching and Learning
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