On Our Radar for March 9, 2012

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Here are some stories in the news today that we’re following. OC Supervisors to hold Emergency Meeting over handling of Bustamante Sexual Harassment allegations, Quirk-Silva to Run for Assembly, OCERS and Stanford argue over pension cost analysis

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An Update on the Petition Drive for Human Rights in Vietnam

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More than 140,000 Vietnamese Americans signed a petition to ask for the Obama Administration’s assistance in releasing prisoners of conscience in Vietnam. SBTN created a plaque to memorialize this petition and has tendered the plaque to the White House staff to deliver to the President.

Jamison Power Announces Westminster School Board Campaign

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Jamison Power, an attorney and Orange Public Library Foundation Board member, has announced his campaign for a seat on the Westminster School District Board of Trustees. Jamison is currently a practicing attorney with the Newport Beach law firm Hewitt Wolensky LLP. Jamison Power has received the endorsements of numerous OC elected officials.

Anaheim City Council Says No To Charter Amendment Preventing Future Tax Subsidies

March 7, 2012 0

Last night the Anaheim City Council chamber was packed with opponents and supporters of the $158 million Bed-Tax giveaway to see if the Council would place the deal on the ballot for voters to accept or reject. City Attorney Christina Talley advised the Council that such a referendum could be legally challenged, if it specifically sought to overturn the agreement that had been executed.

Campaign Against Costa Mesa Charter Begins

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Last night the Costa Mesa City Council voted to place Righeimer’s Folly, a Charter Initiative to grant unrestrained power to the current Council majority, on the ballot in June. Immediately following the council meeting, the opposition launched its campaign to fight back for the residents of Costa Mesa.