Gavello Opts Out of Tustin Election
Tustin Council member Deborah Gavello has decided not to seek re-election. She sent us this statement below: “It is with mixed emotions that I have […]
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Orange County cities unite to oppose toll-lane option for proposed 405 Freeway expansion
Five Orange County mayors and a mayor pro tem jointly signed a letter today that details their united opposition to an option pushed by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requiring the installation of toll lanes on the 405 Freeway from Seal Beach through Costa Mesa.
Santa Ana Council to consider Mayoral Term Limit Charter Amendment today at 4:30 p.m.
Yesterday afternoon the Santa Ana City Clerk posted a notice of a Special Meeting of the Santa Ana City Council to discuss a proposed Charter Amendment to establish mayoral term limits. This is type of major initiative and would usually garner a great deal of public comment. Logic would suggest that such proposals would have a little more than 24 hours notice so that the public could comment.
Costa Mesa: Final Council Vote Tonight on Righeimer Charter Initiative
Tonight is the last chance that the residents of Costa Mesa will have to speak out on the topic of Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer’s city charter initiative before the Council votes to place it on the ballot again. There is little, if any, doubt that the council majority led by Righeimer will continue their foolish pursuit of unlimited political power. But…
Benavides Issues Press Release on Mayoral Bid
We’ve received an official press release on Santa Ana Council member David Benavides candidacy for Mayor. You can read it below: Santa Ana Councilmember David […]
Benavides will Challenge Pulido for Mayor in Santa Ana
A tipster sent us this YouTube video this morning and it appears Santa Ana Council member David Benavides will challenge Miguel Pulido this fall for […]
California Democratic Party Takes Positions on Ballot Initiatives
This weekend delegates to the Executive Board of the California Democratic Party met in Anaheim, in part, to determine party positions on the November 6th General Election ballot initiatives. Our own John Hanna, a Rancho Community College District Trustee, co-chairs the Resolutions Committee which guides the decision-making process on party resolutions and state-wide ballot measures.
Redacted: County Releases Drakodaidis Complaint Letter
On Friday Afternoon, Orange County officials released a redacted version of the complaint letter filed by the attorney representing Deputy CEO Alisa Drakodaidis. The letter is the subject of a public records lawsuit filed on behalf of the Voice of OC by attorneys from Californian’s Aware earlier this month demanding the release of the letter.
Video: This helps explain why there is so much tension in the Anaheim Flatlands
Note to Councilwoman Gail Eastman; it’s not all quiet in the hood. The following video demonstrates why the residents of the less affluent neighborhoods of Anaheim are so frustrated with the police and city leaders.