- August 28, 2026
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Scott Hansen11 Posts
Scott R. Hansen is a former Irvine Transportation Commissioner and practices technology law in Irvine.
Opinion: Irvine Community News & Views Is a Danger to Public Trust
Investigate Violations of Irvine Ethics Codes By Scott Hansen and Wendy Bokota In recent election cycles, questions have arisen regarding Councilmember Larry Agran’s connections to Irvine Community News & Views (ICNV) and whether this publication, which according to legal documents he co-owns with his family members, violates Irvine’s Codes of Ethics. Despite its influential role […]
Opinion | The Irvine City Council Cannot and Should Not Consider a Resolution About Gaza
At the Irvine City Council meeting on December 12, 2023, Mayor Farrah Khan and Councilmember Larry Agran indicated they may call for a resolution seeking a ceasefire in the Gaza-Israel conflict. While the issue tugs at the heartstrings, such a resolution would be illegal. The Municipal Code explicitly forbids the Council from even considering this “nonmunicipal” matter. […]
Hundreds of Millions in City Budget to Be Discussed on Finance Commission Agenda
Overview $11.5 Million Budget Deficit: The City ran a surplus of $3.1 million in 2019-20. The outlook for 2020-21 is less rosy. The City tentatively expects an $11.5 million deficit. The money will come from the $54 million contingency reserve. Air Quality Funds: The City now has over $500,000 for reducing air pollution, encouraging alternative means of transportation, improving […]
Ethics Complaints: Use and Abuse
“Corruption!” is a common battle cry against government officials. Sometimes it’s just exaggeration. But sometimes there is evidence of legal wrongdoing. Where can the public turn with a genuine ethics complaint against a candidate or public official? The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulates campaign financing, conflicts of interest, lobbying, and governmental ethics. The FPPC […]
Preview of the Finance Commission Meeting Of October 19, 2020
Overview Despite the COVID-19 crisis, the City has a surplus of over $3 million for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. The Commission is asked to recommend putting that money into Contingency Reserve to pay for an expected shortfall next year. The Commission is also asked to recommend assigning a police officer to a violence prevention program for […]
Tips for Evaluating Election Information
It’s election season. Irvine voters will be hit with a great deal of information. Some of it accurate, some not, some in between. To evaluate it, ask some questions: Where is this information coming from? Who is paying for it? What do they want to accomplish? What is their track record? How transparent are they […]
