Larry Bales is a candidate for District 3 member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and has exposed political corruption and unfair treatment of taxpayers over the years. He writes that his experience uniquely qualifies him for the job.
Tag: Community Opinions on Government
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Daigle: Women In Politics And Why I Chose To Run For Public Office
Katherine Daigle is a candidate for Orange County Supervisor in the Third District. She writes that her background and experience in business, local government, finance and personal values will aid her as a supervisor.
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Curry: The Road Back For Republicans
Keith Curry, former Mayor of Newport Beach and Republican activist for more than fifty years writes that partisanship does not belong in local government. Curry writes the road back for Republicans should start at the local level with a new way of thinking and a bigger tent.
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Resnick: Questions Remain Regarding Rancho Santiago Community College Partnership with Saudi Arabia
Dr. Barry Resnick, a professor of counseling in his 39th year as a faculty member in the Rancho Santiago Community College District, writes that the controversial partnership between the Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation and an entity funded by the Saudi Arabian government now must answer to the taxpayers for their failed venture.
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Syed: MLK Reminds Us Change Comes Through Struggle
Shakeel Syed, Executive Director of Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD), memorializes Martin Luther King Jr. focusing on a well-known King adage – change comes through continuous struggle – to highlight the challenges ahead for working families in Orange County.
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O’Neill: We Need to Reform Law Enforcement’s Ability to Seize Civil Assets
Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill writes that reform of civil asset seizure is an issue that unites many Americans from The Heritage Foundation and ACLU, to the Los Angeles Times editorial board and noted conservatives George Will and Steven Greenhut.
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Vena: Fullerton’s Voting Rights Should Not Be Taken Away By Its City Council
Diane Vena, a long term resident of Fullerton and retired teacher, writes that city council members should schedule a special election instead of opting for a council appointment to fill the new vacancy on the Fullerton City Council.
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Rouda: Common Sense for Common Ground in the Upcoming Congress
Congressman-elect Harley Rouda (CD48) writes that he is optimistic about the 116th Congress’ potential for bipartisan progress and working for the common good.
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Scott: Poverty Behind the Orange Curtain
Gregory Scott CEO of Community Action Partnership is alarmed by homelessness and leaving seniors, children and families on the street who don’t know where their next meal is coming or have a place to go. The Hope for the Holidays campaign helps to address some of these issues.
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Franco: Net Neutrality Debate in D.C. Could Impact California Jobs and Economy
Reuben Franco, President & CEO, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the impacts of net neutrality which is currently pending in Congress.
