As I snapped photos in the Lobby of Irvine City Hall tonight, someone who recognized me said to me, “Must be hard to be here tonight?” I answered, “Not really, because election day was pretty much a slam dunk for…
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OCTA Sues Yorba Linda Water District
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
Now that the election is over, we’re back to something more meaningful and the actual actions of government agencies. After months of futile negotiations, the OCTA has decided to sue the Yorba Linda Water District for $1 million because a…
In Tustin, Mayor Nielsen Lies while complaining about Lies
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
You have to love the mudfest going on in Tustin where five Republicans are running for City Council but three of them are accusing two of them of being Liberals — with photos of prominent Democrats! There is an opportunity…
OC’s Scariest Politicos
by Dan Chmielewski • • 9 Comments
Happy Halloween! In our tradition, we offer this year’s edition of OC’s scariest political figures. #10, Chris Thompson, Fullerton School Board — Distrustful of government, hate unions, can’t wait for the police to investigate? Chris Thompson is your man.…
Amante Votes on Grand Jury Ruling Criticizing Him; Shirley Grindle says it’s the Height of Arrogance
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
The Tustin City Council finally met to discuss a recently Grand Jury report that faulted Tustin councilman Jerry Amante and Laguna Hills councilman Allan Songstad for using their positions of authority to unduly influence officials at Brandman University to be…
Is Tustin Council Candidate a Deceiving “Wannabe” — Yes
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
Hat tip to OurTownTustin blogger Jeff Gallagher for this scoop on Tustin Council candidate Allan Bernstein, a Jerry Amante-endorsee with no civic or community experience and little apparent common sense, for using a photo of himself on the Dais of the…
Gavello Opts Out of Tustin Election
by Dan Chmielewski • • 5 Comments
Tustin Council member Deborah Gavello has decided not to seek re-election. She sent us this statement below: “It is with mixed emotions that I have decided not to seek re-election to the Tustin City Council. Under the best of conditions,…
