ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY
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THE KEY PLAYERS
Robert L. Citron: Resigned after 24 years as county treasurer-tax collector when his risky investment strategy forced Orange County government to file for Bankruptcy Court protection.
William G. Steiner: The county supervisor accused federal securities regulators of sitting idle when they might have rescued the county from having to file for bankruptcy protection.
Thomas F. Riley: The former Marine brigadier general chairs the Orange County Board of Supervisors, which approved the historic bankruptcy decision.
Ernie Schneider: The county’s chief administrative officer moved Citron aside and took control of the investment portfolio as supervisors debated whether to file bankruptcy.
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