Howard Dean in SoCal to Promote Beth Krom for Congress
An Update with new photos courtesy of Lou Delgado. Dr. Howard Dean, former DNC chair and the architect of the victorious 2006 and 2008 elections, […]
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Santa Ana City Government – About as transparent as a brick wall
As most of you know, we have been hammering the city council and executive staff of the City of Santa Ana pretty hard on the issue of transparency over the past few months. We have found conflicts of interest that have required the return of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions and violations of sunshine and open meetings laws. The result of our investigations has lead me to a simple conclusion. The City of Santa Ana operates with about as much transparency as a brick wall.
Follow the Proposition Money
The California Voter Foundation has created a “Follow the Money” guide to November’s propositions. You can see the top 5 contributors, pro and con, to […]
Senator Lou Correa to Host Town Hall on Local Government Transparency
Senate Local Government Committee members, at the request of Senator Lou Correa (Orange County), will convene a special hearing to pursue issues regarding transparency & accountability in local government and the challenges presented by the revelation in the City of Bell and elsewhere.
UC Berkley Study reveals the truth about public employee pay and benefits
Compensation received by public sector employees is neither the cause—nor can it be the solution—to the state’s financial problems. Only an economic recovery can begin to plug the hole in the state’s budget…
Local Police & Firefighters Urge Vote For Phu Nguyen for State Assembly
Local Police & Firefighters today announced Phu Nguyen is their recommendation for the 68th Assembly seat at a press conference in Costa Mesa. Today’s endorsement for Nguyen, a small businessman and entrepreneur is the latest in a string of major endorsements his campaign has received in this highly contested race.
Sen. Mark Wyland, R-San Clemente, Slurs Democrats
An interesting video came across my desk yesterday. Shot at the September 22 opening of the GOP campaign headquarters in San Clemente, it shows Tea […]
Another version of the Van Tran ‘I am a Child Molester’ comment
This morning I posted a YouTube video of Assemblyman Van Tran’s comment made during a debate with Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez where he stated “I am a Child Molester.” A different presentation of that comment showed up on YouTube today. I like it better than mine.
Lou Correa Endorses Sherri Loveland for Tustin City Council
Tustin city council candidate Sherri Loveland today received an endorsement from State Senator Lou Correa. Long active in community affairs, Senator Correa’s passions include providing […]