Month: May 2012

In the Fullerton Recall Election one candidate has reached out to us to have his voice heard. So we’re offering this Q&A to help voters get to know Matt Rowe.

I reviewed the late expenditure reports for Tom Daly last night and found that big business interests have released a tsunami of cash in support of County Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly’s campaign for State Assembly, more than making up for his dismal fundraising performance.

At last nights Santa Ana City Council meeting, speaker after speaker addressed the council on the proposal to weaken campaign finance restrictions. The proposal would have removed the provision designed to limit the ability of members to raise money for three months after their council votes.

Obama for America today released a new television ad titled “Go” — which details President Obama’s commitment to the American worker and belief that a strong and growing economy that’s built to last starts with returning to the basic values of fairness and opportunity that made our country great.

Representatives from Southern California Edison are scheduled to discuss their Summer Readiness Program at the Irvine Council meeting. This presentation comes on the heels of a letter sent to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding the relicensing of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station over safety concerns.

Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michele Martinez is supporting the Government Performance and Accountability Act ballot initiative. She joins the Orange County Business Council, and pay-to-play princess Councilwoman Kris Murray of Anaheim in supporting this radical reform of the state constitution.

Last week the California GOP launched a statewide tour promoting their new slogan; “Party of Yes,” while simultaneously calling for a No vote on Governor Browns proposes tax initiative.

On Friday, my email inbox received the weekly newsletters from Supervisors Bill Campbell and Patricia Bates. Their lead stories presented two conflicting perspectives of the status of the county budget picture for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012.