Orange County Democrats Begin Legislative Candidate Endorsement Process

January 10, 2012 0

A Pre-Endorsement Conference will be held for democratic candidates seeking the endorsement of the California Democratic Party on Saturday, January 21st. This is the first step in the pre-primary endorsement process for candidates running for state and federal legislative office representing Orange County districts.

OC Young Dems to Hold Early Endorsement Meeting

January 9, 2012 0

With the passage of Proposition 14 in June 2010, elections in California now follow an open primary system in which only the top two vote-getters advance, even if they are from the same political party. Because of this new process Orange County Young Democtats has decided to consider early endorsements in select races.

Costa Mesa Charter Initiative Public Hearing on Tuesday at 7 p.m.

January 9, 2012 5

The first of two planned public hearings regarding Mayor Pro Tem Jim Righeimer’s proposed City Charter Initiative is scheduled for Tuesday in the City Council chambers. But in their rush to get it on the June election ballot important details, as simple as meeting starting times, are falling through the cracks.

One Broadway Plaza Activists Take Dispute to CA Supreme Court

January 7, 2012 5

The group of community activists continues to fight to force the City of Santa Ana to bring a special election, this after city officials changed the requirements with regard to the building of the One Broadway Plaza project, a 37-story office tower in the city.