Orange County Board of Education
Coverage of Orange County Board of Education in the Nexus archive.
- OC Board of Education member failed to report millions in income and assets, court finds
Mari Barke, a member of the Orange County Board of Education, was ordered to pay penalties for failing to report millions in income and assets over multiple years. A court found her liable for omissions in financial disclosures under the California Political Reform Act, with penalties including $82,000 and potential attorney fees. The Fair Political Practices Commission had previously found her responsible for 16 counts of non-disclosure.
- Live primary election results: All Orange County races
The Orange County primary election features a contested race for assessor between Claude Parrish and Janet Conklin, both facing allegations of misconduct, and an uncontested race for auditor-controller with Andrew N. Hamilton. The assessor role determines property tax values, impacting county services, while the auditor-controller oversees financial accountability. The Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools races also have implications for local governance and education policy.