Primary night has come and gone. And there’s a number of things the results of yesterday’s election reveal. In no particular order, and noting that some results still can change, these observations: In Wisconsin, voters returned control of the State…
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Sanchez, DPOC Disappointed with OC BoS Over Politicizing Healthcare
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and DPOC Chair Frank Barbaro have both issued statements regarding the politicization of healthcare by the County’s Board of Supervisors. Barbaro and the DPOC released the following statement: Today, DPOC Chair Frank Barbaro added his voice to…
In The News…
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
This morning we would like to call your attention to some stories we’re following. Brown proposes sweeping public pension reforms; Anaheim Council Slashes City Manager’s Contract Authority…
ACLU Sues Board of Supervisors Over Public Comment Interruptions
by Chris Prevatt • • 6 Comments
The Orange County Board of Supervisors is the target of a lawsuit by the ACLU over their public comment policies. The suit was filed on behalf of William Denis Fitzgerald, an Anaheim resident, who has spoken before the Board on numerous occasions.
So Which Santa Ana City Council Member will Challenge Janet Nguyen for Supervisor
by Dan Chmielewski • • 7 Comments
A tipster tells us that one member of the Santa Ana City Council is likely to challenge Janet Nguyen in 2012 for the First District supervisor’s race. With councilmember Vince Sarmiento being touted as the candidate likely to run for Rep. Jose Solorio’s Assembly seat, we’ve narrowed it down to Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez, Councilman Sal Tinajero or Councilwoman Michelle Martinez.
A Bundle of Joy for Janet
by Dan Chmielewski • • 22 Comments
Our congratulations to Supervisor Janet Nguyen and her husband Tom Bonikowski on the arrival of a son, Thomas Bonikowski III. The baby was born shortly after noon on December 15 and he weighed in at 7 lbs and 13 ounches.…
A True Measure of Integrity: Transparency
by Chris Prevatt • • 2 Comments
Yesterday, the Board considered a proposal from Supervisor Bill Campbell to take Orange County out of the dark ages of back room political deals and insider influence trading into the 21st century world of government transparency. The proposal itself did not go nearly far enough, but it was a first step that required registration of paid lobbyists.
