Orland Fire Protection District (ECWd) –
We previously reported on the $432,000 spent on media relations in the past few years.
Since January 2025 (including July), the Orland Fire Protection District paid $28,000.00 to Ray Hanania’s “Urban Strategies,” continuing their spending of your tax money on media relations – money that could be put to better use, like with the ambulance service they provide.
There were 18 press releases published since February of 2025, which were provided to us under the Freedom of Information Act with considerable prodding on our part. The district initially stated they had no such records when we requested them.
There were four fire-related releases (where the district provided the photos), and fourteen releases related to the district board, events held at the district, or educational events. This costs the fire district taxpayers $4000 each month, for an average of about three press releases each month.
In addition, they have paid out $42,500.00 since January (through June) to All-CIRCO for lobbying fees, paid at $7,500.00 per month, with one month being $5,000.00
You can view these payments on the district’s webpage (here).
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