Terry Francke, the Voice of OC’s consultant on government access, comments on the situation in Westminster over probable violations of the Brown Act. According to Francke, when three members of the Westminster City Council released a press statement… they violated the Brown Act
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Black April Memorial Events in Westminster – Tarnished By Brown Act Violations and Politics
by Chris Prevatt • • 13 Comments
On or about March 29th a press statement drafted by Council member Tyler Diep, was released to the Vietnamese media on behalf of the three Vietnamese members of the City Council, Tyler Diep, Andy Quach, and Tri Ta in their official capacities. The statement clearly indicates that they have discussed the matter amongst themselves and reached several conclusions in concert.
OC Tet participants embrace diversity, in spite of Andy Quach and his religious police
by Chris Prevatt • • 3 Comments
In a desperate effort to repair his tattered drunken-bad-boy image, Westminster City Councilman Andy Quach whipped up outrage on the part of a small band of bigoted religious leaders to threaten boycotts of the parade he chaired. All this because “The Commies Gays are Coming, The Commies Gays are Coming to march in a parade.”
Vietnamese Businessman Phu Nguyen Announces Assembly Bid
by Chris Prevatt • • 3 Comments
“I am running because I still believe in the California Dream. My parents came to California as refugees from Vietnam with two dollars in their pocket and the dream of making a new life in this great country. They struggled and sacrificed, working long hours to build a business, but they thrived because they found opportunity. That opportunity included a great education system, infrastructure investment, support for working families, and a business community focused on common goals. Their success was linked to the success of California as it grew to the eighth largest economy in the world.â€
QuachGate: No Major Coverup; but it sure looked like one.
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
In general, I try to avoid reaching a conclusion that people are trying to hide something until I have clear reason to believe they are. The standard I usually follow is governed by the amount of inconsequential information that is…
Quach Pleads Guilty to All Counts
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
Westminster city council member Andy Quach has pleaded guilty to all counts associated with his drunk driving arrest. HT to Bolsavik for the news. Councilman “Smiley”was sentenced to 10 days Caltrans work, three years of informal probation, fines and fees…
QuachGate: Why won’t Westminster release records they already released?
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
What is it about city attorneys that causes them to be unable to respond to public records requests for information that has already been released? I’m talking of course about the City Attorney for Westminster. Seems they have difficulty first…
