Neil McCormick, chief executive officer of the California Special Districts Association, answers general criticism of special districts, arguing these agencies are created to meet local needs that are requested and approved by the voters and are locally controlled.
Tag: Community Opinions on Government
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Irvine
Johnson-Norris: The People of Irvine Deserve to Choose Their Next Council Member
Irvine resident Lauren Johnson-Norris, who chairs the Irvine Community Services Commission, writes that voters should decide their elected leaders, arguing that a special election should be held to fill the vacant seat on the Irvine City Council.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Pauly: ACC-OC EXPOSED Is Your City a Dues Paying Member?
Deborah Pauly, an elected member of the OC Republican Party and former Villa Park Councilwoman, writes about the lobbyists and consultants that are able to influence elected officials, with taxpayer dollars, all facilitated by the Association of California Cities – Orange County.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Robbins: Orange County Board of Supervisors Blocks Public Comments
Anaheim’s Mike Robbins, from the People’s Homeless Task Force, writes about the ACLU lawsuit filed against the County of Orange alleging illegal restrictions on public comment.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Curry: Time for Campaign Finance Reform in Newport Beach
Keith Curry, a former Mayor of Newport Beach, writes that campaign finance reform is long overdue in Newport Beach.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Mosko: Finally, a Bill in Congress to Fix Climate Crisis
With just a dozen years left to address climate change before impacts become disastrous, Sarah Mosko writes that Orange County faces real flooding and water table threats, noting that residents should support new bipartisan legislation in Congress to address the climate crisis.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Briceño: Get More Women Involved This Women’s History Month
Following an historic election led by women, Ada Briceño, Chair of the OC Democratic Party writes that this Women’s History Month is a reminder of the importance of building on that momentum in Orange County and across the country.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Francke: Sunshine Week, Your Right to Know
Terry Francke, the General Counsel for Cal Aware writes about Sunshine Week, an annual national celebration of America’s popular access to government records and information. Francke outlines how people can take action to make their communities more open, offering ten ways you can advance your rights to know, speak, write and publish about issues that matter—where you live.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Sanchez: A Balanced Voice to Serve the Public
Loretta Sanchez served two decades in Congress and is a candidate for Third District Supervisor. Sanchez writes that her government affairs expertise provides the needed skills to tackle tough problems on behalf of the people of Orange County.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Murray: Community Above Politics
Kris Murray, former Anaheim Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilwoman is a Candidate for County Supervisor, District 3.
Murray writes that her record and experience with the homeless crisis, public administration and fire safety will help if she becomes the new supervisor.
