As I noted in a post Friday, I used to live in NY23, a sprawling district in Upstate NY that’s been Republican since the 19th century; but while Republican, the area is hardly conservative. Its’ very moderate and often difficult…
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State of the Great Park Address this Thursday
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
I plan on going! See you there. 2009 STATE OF THE GREAT PARK ADDRESS When: Thursday, July 9, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Irvine City Hall (corner of Harvard and Alton) Light reception at 10:00 AM, presentation at 11:00 AM. For…
A Tale of Two CEO searches
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Steven Greenhut and Frank Mickadeit were giddy with glee to write a Sunday editorial and a Thursday column to take shots at the “arrogant,” “secretive” and “self-interested” Â Larry Agran and his “cabal” over a recent appeals judge ruling that awarded…
Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Shea/Choi on Great Park CEO Search
by Dan Chmielewski • • 4 Comments
An interesting opinion by an appeals court judge, which basically says that two parties who settle a dispute one of those parties is entitled to reimbursement of legal fees. Huh? I think the decision should be appealed because it frankly…
Irvine Taxpayers still waiting on Shea/Choi Cronies to pay up
by Dan Chmielewski • • 14 Comments
Greg Smith, a former Irvine City Council member and former IUSD trustee, and Pat Rodgers, a former Irvine Police office and failed candidate for City Council, have failed to pay the city and the city’s lawyers back more than $40,000…
Opinion First, Research Second for Red County Blogger and Possible Irvine Council Candidate
by Dan Chmielewski • • 3 Comments
Jeff Lalloway, a new blogger for Red County, posted this rant recently. Lalloway’s first Red County post is dedicated to attacking Larry Agran over the Great Park. Agran has his share of critics, but Lalloway’s post is remarkably devoid of attribution.…
Smith, Rodgers Ordered to Pay $40K in Legal Fees to Irvine for Politically Motivated Lawsuit
by Dan Chmielewski • • 2 Comments
Every election cycle in Irvine, Christina Shea’s camp — like clockwork — manages to find some stooge to file a politically motivated lawsuit against the City Council majority and, notably, Larry Agran. Â Shea, who on this blog once claimed “she’s…
