By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune What appeared to be a minor revision to the city’s fireworks ordinance turned out to be somewhat controversial, but was finally approved on a 3-2 vote […]
Fireworks ordinance tweaked
Prop. 50 on council agenda
A discussion of Proposition 50 – a proposal before voters to redraw congressional districts in California for the 2026 mid-term elections – goes before the Stanton City Council at its next meeting […]
Campaign spending limit approved, then revoked
“Final approval” of a $1000 limit on political contributions didn’t turn out to be final after all. On Nov. 26, the Stanton City Council first approved the limit for city elections and […]
Term limits for mayor on Nov. 5 general election ballot?
The long service of David Shawver as the mayor of Stanton may be coming to an end. At Tuesday’s meeting of the council is an agenda item to place on the November […]
Cease-fire resolution fails
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune Some of the strong emotions generated by the struggle between Israel and Hamas in Gaza surfaced during Tuesday’s meeting of the Stanton City Council. The small council chambers were […]
Gaza crisis comes to council
By Jamilyn Moreau/Orange County Tribune During an hour-long session of public comments, speakers strongly urged the Stanton City Council to pass a resolution in support of the Palestinian people of Gaza at […]
Term limit change on ballot
By Jamilyn Moreau/Orange County Tribune A new two-term limit for the mayor to be placed on the November 2024 ballot was approved by the Stanton City Council on Tuesday night. The council […]
Trash pickup fees raised
By Jamilyn Moreau/Orange County Tribune A rate increase for trash pickup that will cost the average homeowner 93 cents more a month was approved by the Stanton City Council on Tuesday night […]
Three-term limits advance
On a 4-0 vote with Mayor David Shawver absent, the Stanton City Council on Tuesday night decided to move forward with having city staff draw up a proposed ordinance limiting the mayor […]
Term limit for mayor discussed
Should the post of mayor of Stanton be subject to term limits? At Tuesday’s meeting the city council will consider directing staff to draft an ordinance and place it on the Nov. […]
