California: Overspending by council to be decreased by initiative

Fri, Dec 18 2009 — Source: North County Times

It was heartening to read Nelsy Rodriguez’s Oct. 12 article titled “MURRIETA: No dinners, parties for commissioners” in which Rodriguez reported that the City Council decided the timing is wrong for pricey events. Today’s tough economic climate compels the council to rein in the money spent on activities that are more about perks than about the city. This is the political reality.