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Ron Kaye: It's time for Burbank to think twice
Here we go again — at the first sign of recovery from the worst recession since the Great Depression, government officials are gearing up to line their pockets with taxpayer money. The Burbank City Council took the lead last week by granting 100...
Tags: Missing Persons, Interior Policy, Politics, Civil and Public Service, Pension and Welfare
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Despite refusing to follow new rules, Burbank secures grant for volunteer program
Burbank was approved for a $43,000 grant for its Retired Senior Volunteer Program, surprising city officials who had thought they were out of contention after refusing to comply with new funding guidelines that would have required a program overhaul. For...
Tags: Google+, Politics, Education, Public Officials
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State hits Burbank with huge tab for redevelopment wind-down
State finance officials have ordered Burbank to hand over $42 million in former redevelopment funds for distribution to taxing entities, stunning city officials who in January had pegged a far lower tab of $11.7 million. “We were very...Tags: Johnny Carson, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Google Inc., Justice System
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Burbank officials promise quicker reporting of election results
Amid criticism of delayed results during the Burbank primary election in February, during which final numbers weren’t announced until roughly 12:45 a.m., city officials say they have plans to release initial results earlier in the evening for the...
Tags: Politics, Elections, Voting, Primaries, Google Inc.
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Former Burbank police officer sues city
A former Burbank police officer has filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging that he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for suing the city four years ago for racial discrimination and harassment. The lawsuit was filed last week in U.S....Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Discrimination, Theft, Justice System
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Robert Frutos promises to focus on residents
Robert Frutos' City Council victory Tuesday marks the first election since 1999 in which the rare act of an incumbent being unseated is a certainty. Frutos' win in the primary leaves four candidates — including three incumbents — to compete...
Tags: Local Elections, Politics, Elections, Public Officials
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PACs should stay out of local elections
I find it highly offensive and suspect that a political action committee sponsored by a labor union is going to spend $20,000 to influence voting for the Burbank City Council (“Group moves to unseat council member,” Feb. 20). I have already...Tags: Local Elections, National Government, Politics, Elections
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Burbank Civitans attend meeting in San Diego
Members of the Burbank Civitans Club just returned from the California district meeting at the Bay Hotel and Marina in San Diego. Sixty California Civitans met to plan events for the new year. Those attending from the Burbank club were Lt. Gov. Randy...
Tags: Politics, Regional Authority, Executive Branch
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Burbank OKs sale of IKEA site
Burbank on Monday approved the sale of the IKEA building to a local developer, setting the stage for the furniture giant to move forward with plans to roughly double its operation in the city and become its biggest location in the country. City...
Tags: IKEA, Politics, Realty, Crime, Law and Justice, Google Inc.
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Burbank to pursue advertising on city buses to generate revenue
In an attempt to generate extra revenue for Burbank’s cash-strapped transit programs, the City Council has signed off on a plan to plaster buses with advertisements. The City Council last week directed officials to draft a two-year contract with...
Tags: Marketing, Google+, Politics, Litigation and Regulation, Litigation
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Burbank loses huge chunk of redevelopment funds earmarked for housing
The city of Burbank on Thursday received roughly $7.5 million out of the $38 million in affordable housing funds the state ordered it to turn over last month as part of the dissolution of local redevelopment, officials said. The money will go to the...Tags: Google+, Politics, Public Officials
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Year in Review: City manager Mike Flad leaves, Burbank sees first homicide in 3 years, Rebecca Mieliwocki recognized by Obama
A massive manhunt for a missing FBI agent, the surprise departure of the city’s chief executive, a National Teacher of the Year, tragic suicide and long-sought closure for the family of a murdered Burbank police officer. The year 2012 was full of...
Tags: White House, IKEA, Arts and Culture, Crime, Law and Justice, American Airlines, Inc.
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