Assembly Bill 428 is Aimed at Preventing Measure K
In one fell swoop, Assemblyman Chad Mayes with Assembly Bill 428 is aiming at preventing Measure K from being implemented.
The Legal Reason To Repeal The FP-5 Fire Service Tax
A property tax increase was imposed on San Bernardino County residents in 2018. It was never voted on. Here are the legal reasons to repeal.
Why Repeal the FP-5 Fire Tax?
Over one million San Bernardino County residents are subject to a special tax that violates this clause in the state Constitution. There are a variety of reasons county voters should repeal the special tax associated with the Fire Protection Service Zone Five (FP-5).
Understanding California's Political Redistricting
Redistricting happens every 10 years after the federal government publishes updated census information. However, most people don't even know about this process because it has been shrouded in secrecy for many years.
Buenos Aires Is Defaulting on $7.1 Billion in Debt. Who Cares?
Bondholders filed suit against Argentina's Buenos Aires province. Among them was the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association.
San Bernardino County's Exuberant Spending Trend Continues
Recently San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a three million dollar reconstruction of the Sheep Creek Canyon road. Why?
San Bernardino County… Your County Supervisors are up to Something!
Currently, San Bernardino County has five supervisor districts. In 2021, your county supervisors will be redistricting. What does this mean?
Searching for County Supervisor Candidates
We have to find candidates that will represent and respect the vote of the people in San Bernardino County. It shouldn’t be this way, but the Red Brennan Group is prepared to end the corruption in San Bernardino County at all costs.
County Supervisors Called on the Carpet by Government Watchdog Group
In recent years the good-government, watchdog organization known as the Red Brennan Group has made a name for itself by calling attention to government waste and excess.
The Red Brennan Group Intervenes to Defend Voters' Interest in Measure K Lawsuit
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, using taxpayer dollars, have contracted an outside law firm to sue the County’s own Clerk of the Board.
Want to Make a Fortune in Overtime? Apply Today to the L.A. Fire Department
It turns out that at the Los Angeles Fire Department, coronavirus testing duty isn’t the only way to make a small fortune in overtime pay. An L.A. Times Article.
Measure K’s Passage Knells New Culture of Governance
In a historic vote of potentially far-reaching consequence regarding governance and governmental structure in San Bernardino County, Measure K passed by an overwhelming margin.
Board of Supervisors, Alarmed At Salary Reduction Measure K
Measure K on this year’s ballot in San Bernardino County would substantially reduce the pay of the county’s highest ranking government officials.
In State Government, No Good Idea Goes Unpunished
California cities face daunting fiscal problems (even before COVID-19), driven by the outsized pay and pension deals for their employees. Orange County Register article.
Twentynine Palms and Wonder Valley's Battle with County Fire and FP-5
The Stark Similarities of Twentynine Palms and Wonder Valley: Their Battle with County Fire and FP-5. Shortly after Wonder Valley residents voted to become part of County Fire, property owners were encumbered with an additional fire fee. Through a bureaucratic loophole, County Fire’s raising of property taxes did not require a public vote.
What are Measures K & J?
How will Measure K and Measure J impact San Bernardino County? Measure J is designed to take away much of the citizens power. Measure K will limit Supervisors pay and term limits.
How a 'Hillbilly Brigade' Saved an Oregon Town From Wildfires
They organized and deployed themselves with little or no help from a small and overwhelmed local fire department - which focused on protecting the town center - or from state and federal agencies that were deployed elsewhere. A Reuters article.
Fire Services that Stay Within Budget
How do you provide much needed service that involves the health and public safety with little budget dollars? You get creative in how you provide these services.