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Sponsorship and naming-rights policy underused

The council approved the Grijalva skatepark and Olive Park netting projects, with groundbreaking in July. Council also pushed back on the $800,000 playground budget and asked about more pickleball courts. Commissioner Ahlswede urged staff to actually use the city's existing sponsorship policy to offset costs instead of drawing on the general fund.

4 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Proposed City Charter on November ballot

Tavoularis wants Orange to explore becoming a charter city for more local control, following Fullerton and Fountain Valley — staff will bring back a proposal.

9 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026