Posts tagged Steve Greenhut

    Commentary: 20 Years Later, Orange County is Still Dealing with ‘Legalized Corruption’

    October 16, 2024 // Tom was not alone, of course. Too many of California’s 58 county boards of supervisors and 482 cities’ council members did – and still do – the same thing. And the liabilities are reflected when you review their annual comprehensive financial report rankings provided on the California Policy Center website. The lesson for voters is to elect individuals who have financial literacy, follow sound advice from accountants and actuaries, and emphasize timely transparency. Regretfully, too many are beholden to self-interested public employee union leaders who helped get them elected to their positions. And the annual comprehensive financial reports provide the accountability of the actions of prior elected officials. The impact of Wilson’s two votes will linger for decades.