VOICES : ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY
“It’s a tremendous testimony to the family of governments, who in the time of crisis were able to come together and give a little to solve a very severe problem for the county.”
GARY HUNT, AN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AT THE IRVINE CO., WHO HELPED DRAFT THE RECOVERY PLAN.
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“I don’t think anyone is overwhelmed by what has been produced. But this was the necessary piece to put the bankruptcy behind us.”
ASSEMBLY GOP LEADER CURT PRINGLE (R-GARDEN GROVE)
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“Many people have felt this has taken too much time. But compared to a private bankruptcy, this problem has been done at light speed.”
COUNTY FINANCIAL ADVISER CHRIS VARELAS
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“It’s not a perfect document, but it is a great deal better than the problem that faced us.”
SEN. WILLIAM A. CRAVEN (R-OCEANSIDE)
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