April 11, 2013; 04:28 PM
San Bernardino County’s two newest supervisors are also the wealthiest of the five members of the board, recently filed financial disclosure statements show.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Archive for the ‘ Janice Rutherford ’ Category
By Joe Nelson
joe.nelson@ inlandnewspapers.com @SBCountyNow on Twitter
Posted: 04/10/2013 06:29:11 PM PDT
Updated: 04/10/2013 09:01:26 PM PDT
ONTARIO — A rebounding economy. A more idealistic Board of Supervisors with a focus on ethics and good government. And most importantly, a Countywide Vision to ensure San Bernardino County residents, business owners and community leaders prosper for decades to come.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 – 09:30 a.m.
Here’s some news flowing across the transom Thursday morning.
Barstow Court to remain open
The state has coughed-up funds to temporarily keep one courtroom open at the Barstow Court facility through early summer.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Brian Nestande, Budget, Business, Campaigns, County of San Bernardino, Courts, Democrats, Economy, Finance, James Ramos, Janice Rutherford, Legal, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California, State Superior Court, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Government, U.S. Senate
Joe Nelson and Sandra Emerson, Staff Writers
Posted: 03/16/2013 05:17:55 PM PDT
Updated: 03/16/2013 06:51:03 PM PDT
After nearly nine years and roughly $46 million in taxpayer money spent by all parties involved, San Bernardino County’s indemnity lawsuit against Upland and two transportation agencies has left scars, but none that cannot be healed, officials say.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 02/18/2013 02:59:46 PM PST
Updated: 02/18/2013 09:01:20 PM PST
Recent court closures in San Bernardino County and resident transportation problems arising from them will be the topic of a special meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
San Bernardino County Supervisors Chairwoman Janice Rutherford has called for the county to end its litigation over the $102 million Colonies lawsuit settlement.
February 12, 2013; 08:56 PM
A group of Inland city officials urged San Bernardino County supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 12, to end the county’s costly lawsuit against three public agencies to recover $102 million paid in the controversial Colonies settlement.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Joe Nelson and Sandra Emerson, Staff Writers
Posted: 02/10/2013 03:34:01 PM PST
Updated: 02/10/2013 10:57:13 PM PST
San Bernardino County’s lawsuit against Upland and two transportation agencies in which the county seeks to recoup a portion of a $102 million legal settlement could force Upland into bankruptcy court, City Manager Stephen Dunn said.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 – 09:15 a.m.
Here’s some news of interest flowing across the transom this week.
San Bernardino County Supe’s elect Rutherford chair
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford as it’s new chairperson. Second District Supervisor Gary Ovitt will be vice-chair.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - Riverside County, Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Campaigns, County of Riverside, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Elections, Gary Ovitt, Gloria Negrete-McLeod, Janice Rutherford, Jeff Stone, John Benoit, Josie Gonzales, Kevin Jeffries, Larry Walker, Mike Morrell, Politics, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California, U.S. House of Representatives
THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
January 06, 2013; 06:33 PM
You’ve spent more than a year running for Congress, endured millions of dollars in attacks from your opponent and shadowy Super PACs, and yet still prevailed.
To read column by Jeff Horseman, Imran Ghori and Jim Miller in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Brian Nestande, Campaigns, Cheryl Brown, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Elections, Gloria Negrete-McLeod, In the News, Janice Rutherford, Jose Medina, Josie Gonzales, Larry Walker, Melissa Melendez, Mike Morrell, Politics, Raul Ruiz, Republicans, State Assembly, State of California, State Senate, Tim Donnelly, U.S. House of Representatives
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/18/2012 07:24:19 PM PST
Citing glowing recommendations from his colleagues at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the surrounding local law enforcement community, the Board of Supervisors Tuesday appointed Assistant Sheriff John McMahon to replace Sheriff Rod Hoops who retires Dec. 31.
McMahon
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – 01:35 p.m.
As expected, San Bernardino County Supervisors appointed Assistant Sheriff John McMahon to replace retiring Sheriff-Coroner Rod Hoops Tuesday afternoon.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/04/2012 11:50:22 AM PST
Updated: 12/04/2012 09:59:35 PM PST
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved forming an ad hoc committee that will screen applicants for sheriff and provide a recommendation to the board.
Wednesday, October 28, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
The years long saga over the installation of a Spanish-language radio tower in an unincorporated area adjacent to the city of Yucaipa is finally over.
James Ramos, former San Manuel tribal chairman, is a candidate for 3rd District San Bernardino County supervisor.
Published: 22 October 2012 – 07:08 PM
A proposal by San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry to spend about $50,000 in county funds to mail his constituents information on a new state fire fee is being criticized as a political move by his election opponent.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Campaigns, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Elections, Gary Ovitt, In the News, Indian Tribal Governments, Janice Rutherford, Josie Gonzales, Local Government, Politics, Republicans, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, State of California
San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt introduced Measure Q, which is on the Nov. 6 ballot. / Stan Lim/The Press-Enterprise
Published: 17 October 2012 – 06:19 PM
San Bernardino County voters will face two competing measures Nov. 6 that will decide how much supervisors should be paid.
To read story by Imran Ghori in The Press Enterprise, click here.
Monday, October 15, 2012 – 05:00 p.m.
State Senator Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga) either isn’t sure about his chances of defeating Congressman Gary Miller (R-Rancho Cucamonga) or has no intention of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives more than six years.
Both men are seeking to represent the 31st Congressional District.
Jim Steinberg,Staff Writer
Posted: 10/03/2012 10:15:43 PM PDT
FONTANA – School board members on Wednesday night defended their decision to issue a controversial class of bonds to stave off a likely state takeover.
From left to right. San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford, State Senator Bob Dutton, Congressman Jerry Lewis, State Senator Bill Emmerson, and Assemblyman Paul Cook.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 – 10:45 a.m.
When there’s money or revenge in it, there’s five Inland Empire republicans that’ll be there with a knife in their hand or their hand out.
If it involves trying to torch another republican over a democrat so be it.
Just show them the money.
Filed under: Bill Emmerson, Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Campaigns, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Elections, Gary Miller, In the News, Indian Tribal Governments, Janice Rutherford, Politics, Republicans, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, State Assembly, State of California, State Senate, U.S. House of Representatives
Friday, September 14, 2012 – 08:15 a.m.
Here’s some news of interest flowing across the transom Friday morning.
First-time unemployment claims rise again
Initial first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose to 382,000 last week. The number was up 12,000 from the previous week.
Filed under: Barack Obama, Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Campaigns, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Economy, Elections, Finance, Gary Miller, Indian Tribal Governments, Janice Rutherford, Politics, Republicans, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, State of California, State Senate, U.S. Government, U.S. House of Representatives
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 08/27/2012 06:47:51 PM PDT
San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford is ramping up her opposition to a controversial proposal that would have the county partner with a private firm and use eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages to stimulate the housing market.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 08/07/2012 09:59:56 PM PDT
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to place on the November ballot a measure aimed at blocking a competing measure proposing to set supervisors’ total pay and benefits to $60,000.
The countermeasure, introduced by the board last month, proposes to set supervisor pay and benefits commensurate with their counterparts in Riverside, Orange and San Diego counties.
Devereaux
Sunday, August 5, 2012 – 10:30 a.m.
One has to hand it to San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Greg Devereaux.
The man single-handedly tubed county pension reform last week.
A seemingly easy task to accomplish.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 08/01/2012 08:36:12 PM PDT
Citing concern over potentially hindering contract negotiations with labor unions and the threat of litigation, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday tabled proposed ballot measures aimed at reforming pension plans.
Supervisors Janice Rutherford and Neil Derry proposed ballot measures for the Nov. 6 election that would require voter approval of any retirement benefit increases, have employees pay more into their retirement plans, change the retirement formulas and prevent pension spiking, among other things.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 07/31/2012 06:21:44 PM PDT
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed pension reforms and to consider forming a special panel to provide input on assisting businesses in low income areas.
Supervisor Janice Rutherford is proposing that any increases to county employee retirement benefits or changes to formulas used to determine benefits first be approved by voters.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 – 01:00 p.m.
Will San Bernardino County Supervisors send two pension reform measures to the November Ballot?
Probably not?
Why? Egos and ineptitude.
San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 30 July 2012 07:14 PM
San Bernardino County officials are hoping to get a handle on rising retirement costs with a pair of pension reform proposals that could move forward this week.
What remains uncertain, however, is whether it will be accomplished at the ballot box or the bargaining table.
Joe Nelson and Neil Nisperos, Staff Writers
Created: 07/24/2012 08:00:34 PM PDT
Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Tuesday a bill that will allow the state Fair Political Practices Commission to enforce new campaign finance rules in San Bernardino County.
It is the first time the state’s political watchdog will contract with a county to enforce its campaign contribution limits.
San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford.
BY IMRAN GHORI
ighori@pe.com
Published: 23 July 2012 06:40 PM
Faced with a November ballot measure that could reduce their pay by 73 percent, San Bernardino County supervisors are considering putting a competing measure before voters that would keep their compensation in line with neighboring counties.
If the board agrees to go forward with the proposal, it could head off efforts backed by county employee unions to cut $92,000 from supervisors’ yearly pay. The county proposal would give voters two measures to choose from. The one with the largest number of majority votes would take effect.
Editorial
Posted: 07/23/2012 04:07:32 PM PDT
Momentum is building toward needed reforms of San Bernardino County’s pension system.
Today the Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss proposals by 2nd District Supervisor Janice Rutherford related to capping benefits, restricting pension spiking and requiring voter approval for any increases to pension benefits.
Sunday, July 22, 2012 – 04:30 p.m.
San Bernardino County’s largest employee union is teeing up on two county supervisors it believes are unfair towards its members.
Why?
Pension reform.
Members of San Bernardino City Fire Station 221 prepare to conduct training exercises in downtown San Bernardino. The recent filing of bankruptcy by the city may cause the city management to reconfigure the amount it contributes to all city employee pensions, including fire and police departments. (Gabriel Luis Acosta/Staff Photographer)
Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer
Posted: 07/21/2012 04:27:18 PM PDT
Special Section: San Bernardino
The deterioration of San Bernardino’s public finances to the point where city officials are willing to declare bankruptcy could be the prologue to another fight over public employee benefits.
Pension costs are not the only source of San Bernardino’s financial ills. The city’s own financial analysis blames weak revenues, deficit spending and accounting errors for a $45 million deficit.
Supervisor Janice Rutherford
Point of View
Supervisor Janice Rutherford
Created: 07/19/2012 11:50:12 AM PDT
You, your spouse and your children owe roughly $1,000 each to cover the unfunded pension liabilities of San Bernardino County employees. And, if reform doesn’t come soon, that growing tab could cripple our economy for decades to come.
In the just-approved county budget, we are spending $375 million on pension obligations. This year we are spending $48.4 million more than last year. Just imagine what could be accomplished with those millions of dollars.
Supervisors Neil Derry left, and Janice Rutherford right.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 07/18/2012 06:37:55 PM PDT
San Bernardino County Supervisor Neil Derry is proposing a pension-reform measure for the November ballot that would raise the retirement age for new county employees and reduce the amount they earn annually toward their pension benefits.
Derry said Wednesday he will introduce his proposal to the Board of Supervisors on July 31. The board must approve it by Aug. 9 to get it on the ballot.
Liset Marquez, Staff Writer
Created: 06/14/2012 05:47:00 PM PDT
ONTARIO – The loss of redevelopment agencies isn’t just a burden for cities, it also has San Bernardino County transportation planners looking for a pathway to prosperity.
In the past, funding for public improvement projects, such as freeway interchanges, were matched by various transportation agencies as well as the city in the project’s jurisdiction.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 04/24/2012 06:12:19 PM PDT
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday rejected a proposal to discourage the hiring of illegal immigrants by requiring restaurants to inform customers if they use the federal E-Verify system.
Supervisor Neil Derry proposed amending the county health code to require restaurants to add a green or red overlay to their letter-grading window placards. A green overlay would indicate the restaurant uses the E-Verify system. A red overlay would mean a restaurant does not use the system.
Gonzales
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 – 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 – 03:00 p.m.
In a Romper Room fashion, an embarrassing display of incompetence decended on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting just before noon on Tuesday.
Neither Chairperson Josie Gonzales nor County Counsel Jean-Rene Basle knew Robert’s Rules of Order or their own procedures regarding the conduct of voting among the boards members.
Gonzales is of no surprise. But Basle, a licensed and practicing attorney, is a another story.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 14 April 2012 06:22 PM
With drag racing at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana halted due to a court order, racing enthusiasts are lobbying the county to get the racetrack reopened.
Supporters have formed a group called Save Auto Club Dragway, created a Facebook page and signed petitions. More than two dozen of them spoke at the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors meeting last week, urging the county to help the speedway get the approvals it needs.
April 14, 2012 12:00 PM
Natasha Lindstrom, Staff Writer
Just as seven candidates campaign for San Bernardino County 1st District Supervisor, union groups are lobbying for a ballot measure that would slash the pay, perks and staffing budgets of the county’s five supervisors.
The San Bernardino County Elected Officials Pay Reduction Act, dubbed the “Part-time Supervisor” initiative, is a proposed charter amendment that would reduce compensation for supervisors from an average of $271,000 to $60,000 annually, and cut their budgets from a total of $6 million to $250,000 per office. Wrightwood resident Kieran “Red” Brennan, a former grand jury member, authored the measure and San Bernardino County Safety Employees Benefit Association President Laren Leichliter spearheaded its petition drive.
Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/27/2012 03:49:41 PM PDT
SAN BERNARDINO – The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved placing an initiative on the November ballot that would cut their pay by more than two-thirds.
Devereaux
Sandra Emerson, Staff Writer
Created: 03/26/2012 06:31:32 PM PDT
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors met in a special closed session meeting on Monday to evaluate Chief Executive Officer Greg Devereaux’s performance.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 – 09:45 a.m.
An initiative to amend the San Bernardino County charter to reduce the pay, status and staffs of county supervisors is headed to the ballot.
The “Part-Time Pay for Part-Time Work” initiative, a measure backed by county unions, has officially qualified to go before county voters.
Mike Cruz, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/07/2012 04:53:53 PM PST
More than 73,000 signatures were submitted to the Registrar of Voters on Wednesday to qualify the “Part-Time Pay for Part-Time Work” initiative, which would establish a part-time Board of Supervisors, for the November ballot.
Andrew Edwards, Staff Writer
Posted: 02/28/2012 11:01:27 AM PST
San Bernardino County supervisors on Tuesday debated the county’s first-ever attempt to create campaign contribution limits for those running for the Board of Supervisors or other county offices.
Will Bigham, Staff Writer
Posted: 02/28/2012 12:05:18 PM PST
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to pay $650,000 to former County Administrative Officer Mark Uffer to settle his $15 million wrongful-termination lawsuit.
The settlement was approved on a 3-2 vote after a closed-session discussion, said county spokesman David Wert. The settlement was recommended by the county’s legal counsel.
Uffer
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 – 12:50 p.m.
San Bernardino County has settled a lawsuit filed by its former chief executive Tuesday morning.
Monday, February 27, 2012 – 08:15 a.m.
The civil trial of a lawsuit filed against San Bernardino County by former chief executive Mark Uffer has been moved again.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 23 February 2012 11:36 PM
San Bernardino County’s former top attorney, who took a year’s worth of vacation before officially retiring last month, tops the list of pension earners among former county employees, according to recently provided data.
The San Bernardino County board is spending $2.9million of its discretionary fund this quarter
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 16 February 2012 07:39 PM
San Bernardino County supervisors are spending $2.9 million of their discretionary funds this budgetary quarter, providing money for projects such as a community center in Muscoy and the formation of a county arts council.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 02/01/2012 02:01:30 PM PST
The labor union representing roughly 11,000 San Bernardino County employees announced Wednesday it will support another union’s effort to reduce county supervisors’ jobs to part-time.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 31 January 2012 11:22 PM
An influential union that is backing a proposed ballot measure to reduce San Bernardino County supervisors’ positions to part-time has more than a half-million dollars in its political action committee fund, according to campaign finance reports released this week.
Executive Editor Frank Pine
Created: 01/28/2012 06:06:04 AM PST
San Bernardino County’s Board of Supervisors asked county lawyers last week to draft language for a ballot measure that would give voters the final say on increases to pension benefits for public employees.
Supervisors Janice Rutherford, Gary Ovitt and Josie Gonzales voted yea with supervisors Brad Mitzelfelt and Neil Derry voting nay.
Executive Editor Frank Pine
Posted: 01/28/2012 05:38:39 PM PST
San Bernardino County’s Board of Supervisors asked county lawyers last week to draft language for a ballot measure that would give voters the final say on increases to pension benefits for public employees.
Supervisors Janice Rutherford, Gary Ovitt and Josie Gonzales voted yea with supervisors Brad Mitzelfelt and Neil Derry voting nay.
Friday, January 27, 2012 – 09:45 a.m.
Well we finally have it.
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair Josie Gonzales admits she’s in it for the dough.
San Bernardino County supervisors Brad Mitzelfelt, First District; Janice Rutherford, Second District; Neil Derry, Third District; Gary Ovitt, Fourth District; and Josie Gonzales, Fifth District (File photos)
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/25/2012 04:21:42 PM PST
A proposed initiative to make county supervisors’ jobs part-time would spell doom for residents desiring a stronger presence of government in their communities, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Josie Gonzales said Wednesday.
Safety union announces push for part-time supervisors
January 25, 2012 10:31 AM
Natasha Lindstrom, Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO • On a split vote Tuesday morning, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors directed staff to draft a ballot measure that would require voter approval for any future pension increases for county employees.
A few hours later, the county Safety Employees’ Benefit Association announced it was funding an effort to reduce the Board of Supervisors to part-time status.
San Bernardino County supervisors Brad Mitzelfelt, First District; Janice Rutherford, Second District; Neil Derry, Third District; Gary Ovitt, Fourth District; and Josie Gonzales, Fifth District (File photos)
Joe Nelson, The (San Bernardino County) Sun
Posted: 01/23/2012 03:05:32 PM PST
The president of San Bernardino County’s most powerful labor union announced Tuesday it is bankrolling an initiative to reduce county supervisors’ jobs to part-time status.
Supervisor Josie Gonzales
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 24 January 2012 07:08 PM
San Bernardino County supervisors moved forward Tuesday with a proposal to require voter approval of future pension increases but face opposition from employee unions who quickly announced plans for a competing measure aimed at supervisors.
The board agreed to have county staff draft a ballot measure requiring voter approval before retirement benefits for county employees, legislative officers and elected officials could be increased. But final approval is not assured with supervisors split 3-2 on whether to consider the proposal.
County supes to approve $2.63 million for SVL fire station
January 23, 2012 4:57 PM
Natasha Lindstrom, Staff Writer
SAN BERNARDINO • Two weeks after slashing their own benefits, San Bernardino County’s supervisors Tuesday will consider extending the compensation cuts to all county elected offices.
By Joe Nelson, The (San Bernardino County) Sun
Posted: 01/23/2012 03:05:32 PM PST
Two San Bernardino County supervisors are requesting that benefits for all county elected officials, not just the Board of Supervisors, be reduced to be in line with elected officials in other counties.
Supervisors Neil Derry and Janice Rutherford are pushing for the ordinance, which comes less than two weeks after the board approved a similar ordinance that reduced total compensation for future supervisors by roughly $48,000 annually.
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/23/2012 03:37:18 PM PST
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors is poised to direct county administrators to draft a ballot measure that would require voter approval for any proposed increases to county employee retirement benefits.
San Bernardino County Auditor/Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Walker
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 21 January 2012 05:49 PM
After slashing their own benefits earlier this month, San Bernardino County supervisors on Tuesday will start taking aim at extra compensation for other county-wide elected officials.
The board will vote on a proposal by Supervisors Janice Rutherford and Neil Derry to direct the county administrative and counsel offices to prepare an ordinance that would cut benefit packages for the assessor-recorder, auditor/controller/treasurer-tax collector, district attorney and sheriff. If a majority of supervisors agree, the ordinance will return to the board at a future meeting for a vote.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 20 January 2012 10:26 PM
Future retirement benefit increases for San Bernardino County employees could be decided by voters under a proposal that will go before the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 11 January 2012 06:59 AM
San Bernardino County supervisors rolled back their own health and retirement benefits Tuesday, approving a proposal to reduce their compensation by about 18 percent.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – 11:25 a.m.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, while adopting cuts to their own benefits package, wouldn’t go near a proposal by Third District Supervisor Neil Derry to have the cuts apply to all of the county’s elected officials on Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – 08:30 a.m.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors will consider slashing their own lavish benefits package Tuesday morning.
A benefits package unmatched anywhere in the state and possibly country.
Assemblyman Paul Cook, R-Yucca Valley
Monday, January 9, 2012 – 10:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 9, 2012 – 11.24 a.m.
According to the Z107.7 website in Morongo Basin, Assemblyman Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) has dropped his bid for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
The radio station apparently let the cat out of the bag early.
Filed under: Board of Supervisors - San Bernardino County, Campaigns, County of San Bernardino, Democrats, Dennis Hansberger, Elections, In the News, Indian Tribal Governments, Janice Rutherford, Mike Ramos, Politics, Republicans, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, State Assembly, State of California, U.S. House of Representatives
Joe Nelson, The (San Bernardino County) Sun
Created: 12/21/2011 10:31:20 AM PST
A union representing San Bernardino County public- safety employees has agreed to labor terms proposed by an arbitrator in June that averts 14 percent pay and benefits cuts to certain employees, the county announced Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 – 11:15 a.m.
You gotta love it!
San Bernardino County has announced the location of its always much anticipated State of the County event to be held in February 2012.
Sunday, December 18, 2011 – 10:50 a.m.
The San Bernardino County Safety Employees’ Benefit Association (SEBA) should reconsider and accept a contract offer from county supervisors.
A contract affecting the union’s Specialized Peace Officer Unit representing Probation Corrections Officers, and Welfare Fraud and Coroner Investigators.
Why?
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 16 December 2011 09:49 PM
A union representing San Bernardino County public safety employees will vote again on a previously rejected contract as it faces a possible 14 percent pay and benefit cut.
S.B. County supervisors vote to impose reductions on the 380 members of the Specialized Peace Officer unit
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 14 December 2011 06:19 PM
San Bernardino County is planning to impose a 14 percent pay and benefit cut on some public safety employees if they don’t agree to a proposal the union had previously rejected.
San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford, seen earlier this year, formed an advisory group that urges the Board of Supervisors to adopt reforms that include campaign contribution limits, policing lobbyists and prohibiting supervisors’ staff from working on their political campaigns.//FILE PHOTO
BY IMRAN GHORI
STAFF WRITER
ighori@pe.com
Published: 13 December 2011 08:54 PM
An ethics advisory group formed by San Bernardino County Supervisor Janice Rutherford is proposing a package of reforms that include campaign contribution limits, policing lobbyists and prohibiting supervisors’ staff from working on their political campaigns.
By Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 12/13/2011 06:59:46 PM PST
A group of San Bernardino County public safety employees, including probation officers and district attorney’s investigators, face a 14 percent cut in pay and benefits unless they agree to a previous proposal by the county.
Devereaux
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 – 12:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 – 01:45 p.m.
You gotta hand it to those crack San Bernardino County lawyers.
Based upon recommendations from CEO Greg Devereaux and, according to him, county attorneys, the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to impose a 14% pay cut to Probation Corrections Officers, Coroner Investigators and Welfare Fraud Investigators.
The classifications make up the Specialized Peace Officer Unit represented by the San Bernardino County Safety Employees Benefit Association (SEBA).
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 – 09:25 a.m.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors appear to be on collision course with the San Bernardino County Safety Employees Benefit Association (SEBA).
On Tuesday, a majority of county supervisors intend to reject the advisory award by a neutral arbitrator and impose a one-year contract on Probation Corrections Officer, Coroner Investigator and Welfare Fraud Investigator members in the Specialized Peace Officer Unit represented by SEBA.
An illegal act under the expired agreement.