Wesley Oliphant makes the case for why Irvine needs to increase the size of its city council. He does so by looking at the data and history of Irvine and other cities in Southern California.
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Oliphant: Irvine’s Burning Issue
Wesley Oliphant points out how some building in Irvine has occurred in areas considered of high risk for wildfires. He argues against such building by mentioning not only the dangers of the fires but also the hidden costs for homeowners.
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Oliphant: The Real Incumbent in Irvine
Wesley Oliphant, an Irvine resident from Portola Hills, asserts the real incumbent in Irvine is not Mayor Don Wagner so much as money itself and that big money is more important for reelection than representing residents’ interests. Thus, problems such as traffic in Irvine will never resolved unless there is a change in mind set.
