Sarah “Steve” Mosko is a local O.C. resident who writes that the public must direct members of Congress to protect us from the clear and present danger of climate change by passing a carbon tax while there’s still time.
Tag: Community Opinions on Government
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Martinez: Repealing SB1- the California Road Repair and Accountability Act – is a Mistake
Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michelle Martinez writes about she feels Proposition 6 is wrong, arguing Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the California Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, provides critical funding for highway and local road systems and should be retained.
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Mitchell: Tony Rackauckas – A Threat to Public Safety
Bill Mitchell, former chair for Orange County Common Cause and a local business attorney, writes about why incumbent District Attorney Tony Rackauckas should not be re-elected.
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Chaffee: Running to Make a Difference
Fullerton Mayor Doug Chaffee writes about why he is running for 4th District Supervisor, highlighting how he would tackle issues like healthcare, public safety, early childhood education, transportation, affordable housing and jobs.
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Nguyen: The Need for a New Sheriff
Duke Nguyen is running for Orange County Sheriff to reform the department and make sure that there is more accountability. A 26-year law enforcement veteran, he believes that people are ready for a change within law enforcement.
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Rouda: The Sober Living Crisis in Orange County
Harley Rouda, candidate for California’s 48th congressional district argues that we must crack down on existing corrupt sober living practices that put profit over people, endangering both patients and the communities where they are located.
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Kang Schroeder: District Attorney Tony Rackauckas is a Proven and Steady Crime Fighter
Susan Kang Schroeder, Chief of Staff for OC District Attorney Tony Rackauckas weighs in on the DA’s race, providing her top 10 reasons why Rackauckas should remain as DA and his opponent, Todd Spitzer, should not be elected to the post.
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Hermer: Rohrabacher’s Bizarre Plan for Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
Law professor, Laura Hermer who studies, among other issues, the law and policy of health insurance argues that Rep. Rohrabacher has a truly unique approach to the subject of pre-existing medical condition which has not gotten attention in this race. She offers her expertise on the issue.
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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.
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Martinez: Dreamer Urges Congress to Address Immigration
Edwin Martinez is a Dreamer who lives in Santa Ana and is advocating for Congress to get the Dream Act passed as soon as possible.
