By Jim Tortolano Collectors of signatures for recall petitions for the removal from office of Westminster Mayor Tri Ta and city council members Chi Charlie Nguyen and Kimberly Ho were accused at […]
“Bait-and-switch” is alleged in recall
City Council makes Brown Act promises
By Jim Tortolano Did the majority of the Westminster City Council violate the Ralph Brown Act in conducting two meetings without proper notice at a location at the private business of one […]
All council members under recall threat
UPDATE: Sergio Contreras has been served with a notice of intent to recall, The Tribune has learned. That brings all five members of the Westminster City Council under the threat of possibly […]
Recall push launched against council trio
By Jim Tortolano Notices of intent to recall three members of the Westminster City Council were mailed Saturday to the trio, beginning a campaign to oust Mayor Tri Ta and Councilmembers Kimberly […]
Press release on “Ho Chi Minh City” OKd
By Jim Tortolano Before a loud and angry audience, the Westminster City Council at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon voted to issue a press release affirming that there was no intention to […]
Controversial agenda policy approved
By Jim Tortolano A bitterly divided Westminster City Council on Wednesday night approved a new policy restricting the right to place items on the council agenda to either the mayor or a […]
Shorter code of ethics wins approval
By Jim Tortolano After nearly three hours of debate and public comments, the Westminster City Council voted narrowly to approve a slimmed-down code of ethics Wednesday night. The vote was 3-0-2, with […]
