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The Economy Turns the Corner

February 3, 2012 3

It’s an election year and the Republicans who were counting on riding a lousy economy into the Oval Office may have skidded off the road.  […]

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IPSF Meets 2011 Fundraising Goal

February 2, 2012 0

It’s remarkable when, even in a down economy, that a  community that values education can make up where our tax dollars fall short.  And thanks […]

Forbes Most Overpriced City: Santa Ana Makes the List

February 2, 2012 3

A month and a half ago city officials in Santa Ana were crowing from the 8th floor of City hall about their fabulous ranking by Forbes as one of the most safest cities in the nation. On Friday, Forbes released another ranking which names Santa Ana. I’ve been digging through emails trying to find a press release from the city and I just can’t seem to find one.

Anaheim Conflict of Interest: This Time It’s Councilwoman Murray

November 28, 2011 11

Earlier this year Councilwoman Kris Murray voted on a contractor’s report from the Willdan Group, her employer, FPPC regulations make it illegal for an elected official to vote on matters which have a financial impact on their personal interests. The law is crystal clear on the matter, you cannot vote on anything that involves your employer.

Don’t Let Facts Get in the Way of Changing Your Mind

November 1, 2011 13

“I glanced through the stuff you gave me. While I did not fact check it…or even finish it, I do not believe that it contains all of the governmental fees, taxes on corporations, import, export, excise, permitting…etc, etc, etc…that all gets passed along to us. You may be right about state and federal income tax rates, but the statistics that I have seen indicate that 50% of the GDP goes to government ultimately in one form or another.