Orange elections chief hails $3 million recovery

Orange elections chief hails $3 million recovery after spending scandal as a ‘victory for taxpayers’
The money was handed out by the previous elections chief to Valencia College and a few nonprofits, angering county officials who said the funds were needed to help run elections.
Orange County gets more money back — but not all — after Glen Gilzean spending scandal
In the wake of former Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean’s spending scandal, his successor has gotten nearly $3 million back — a significant sum, though not the full amount Gilzean gave away.
Orange County elections office recovers millions of taxpayer dollars after spending scandal
The Orange County Elections Office has recouped more than 3.2 million taxpayer dollars as the new supervisor said she is still trying to overcome the overspending by her predecessor.“This recovery allows us to fully pay off outstanding debts from the 2024 Elections and ensures that the office can continue its core mission of conducting secure,
Orange County elections office celebrates return of ‘misspent’ money
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel took to her podium, smiling, mid-Wednesday afternoon.
Orange elections chief reports taxpayer money recovery
Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel said more than $3 million in taxpayer money is back in the hands of the elections office. Castor Dentel made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
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