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"CEO Jay Burress resigned months after city contracted independent investigators accused him of being part of a plan to divert $1.5 million in tax dollars sent to Visit Anaheim. The state auditor is currently examining the situation."

Visit Anaheim CEO Resigns After Allegations of Rerouting Tax Dollars Jay Burress resigned months after independent investigators accused him of helping divert $1.5 million in tax dollars sent to Visit Anaheim.

It keeps happening. How much loss of life will it take for Disney to finally care enough to ensure their structures are safe? Mickey and Friends is already as good as theirs and they keep all the profit so it should be up to them to install barriers there as well.

"There have been six suicides since 2010 at the Disneyland parking garages and three since December 2022."

"If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 on your phone or by visiting 988lifeline.org."

https://www.ocregister.com/2023/11/16/third-suicide-in-less-than-a-year-at-disneyland-parking-garages/

Man jumps to his death at Disneyland parking garage; Third incident in less than a year There have been six suicides since 2010 at the Disneyland parking garages and three since December 2022.

"One member of that majority was then-Councilwoman Kris Murray, who went on a 2014 European vacation with Disney’s chief representative to city hall – Carrie Nocella, the company’s director of external affairs.

Disney and Nocella refused to cooperate with investigators, according to the report.

“In the case of Disney employee Carrie Nocella, written questions were submitted, but Nocella’s attorney ultimately declined to have Nocella respond,” investigators wrote.

Former Councilman Trevor O’Neil, who was also present at those meetings, said Nocella and others planned to keep the money out of the general fund so they could keep a hold on it.

Annie Mezzacappa, Sidhu’s former chief of staff, noted that Nocella also weighed in on the former mayor’s speeches before he gave them.

While Nocella is not a registered lobbyist under the city’s rules, she regularly meets with city leaders to discuss city policy according to the report and works with other registered lobbyists.

Tait, the former mayor who opposed resort subsidies, said political spending by Disney and other resort interests created a stranglehold on the council."

“This has led to almost complete control over city governance by a powerful few at the expense of the residents. The good people of Anaheim deserve much better from their public officials who are elected to represent them.”

https://voiceofoc.org/2023/09/will-mickey-mouse-continue-to-cast-a-big-shadow-over-anaheims-election-campaigns/?fbclid=IwAR0Z5j7aYRFpFrMFDFt3ZITloCf1h0VPdlLGGb20v2Og3irXARbgpaS-JEY

Will Mickey Mouse Continue to Cast a Big Shadow Over Anaheim’s Election Campaigns? In recent years, Disney has become one of the biggest spenders in local politics, pumping millions into every race for a city hall that has increasingly grown friendlier to the resort.

"Anaheim officials may change the city’s lobbyist definition in a move that could mean companies like Disney will have to register government relations employees as lobbyists."

Will Disney’s Representative Have to Register as a Lobbyist at Anaheim City Hall? Anaheim officials may change the city’s lobbyist definition in a move that could mean companies like Disney will have to register government relations employees as lobbyists.

“Harry Sidhu for Mayor 2030.”

Disgraced former Mayor Harry Sidhu’s campaign disclosure shows he spent $300,000 remaining in his campaign account to fund his legal defense against the Department of Justice.

https://voiceofoc.org/2023/09/former-anaheim-mayor-who-admitted-to-corruption-funds-legal-defense-with-campaign-money/?fbclid=IwAR2PHYhuBDih26SYcDLURFnhwxFZYP-frQN9LySd2EwwqPUoyrn3cL4-ZXQ