Orange County Grand Jurors are recommending empowering county supervisors to oust elected officials for wrongdoing amid a string of criminal controversies and misconduct scandals over the past 50 years.
“Orange County’s governance structure limits the Board’s ability to hold elected officials accountable, even when investigations confirm misconduct or mismanagement. As a result, problems persist and the County faces avoidable risks,” reads the jurors June 12 report.
“This vacuum creates an environment where misconduct and mismanagement can persist unchecked, erodes public trust, and compromises the integrity of County Administration.”…