Melissa Fox, Irvine City Council member, writes that divisive issues such as SB 54 the “Sanctuary State” bill should be avoided at Irvine City Council as they are outside the jurisdiction and Constitutional authority of the council.
Tag: Community Opinions on Government
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Ibargüen: Support Local News — It’s Crucial to our Lives and Our Democracy
Alberto Ibargüen, president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation explains the role and the importance of preserving and supporting local news media, especially nonprofit news outlets.
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Oliphant: Stuck in Irvine Traffic and Upset? Take a Hike…I Mean Bike
Wesley Oliphant, an Irvine resident from Portola Hills, argues that traffic problems are complicated and not necessarily due to excessive driving by Irvine residents.
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Reiff: Irvine Mayor Wagner Wants to Keep Fire Authority, Rips Ex-Mayor Agran, Says Great Park May Get Smithsonian
The city of Irvine has a national reputation as a safe, well-planned and well-run city, but problems are brewing. A no-growth movement is gaining steam, the city’s fire protection is up for grabs and residents have protested against a homeless facility. Are things coming unhinged in this model city? Mayor Donald Wagner gives his views.
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Estrada: What It’s Like To Celebrate Father’s Day While In Immigration Detention
Jeremias Estrada was separated from his two sons a year ago by Customs and Border Protection agents. He is currently detained at James Musick in Orange County and will spent another Father’s Day away from his children.
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Hand: What Does Judge Carter Understand About Homelessness and Mental Illness?
Aaron Hand, a resident of Fullerton, discusses efforts by federal Judge David O. Carter to deal with mental health issues of the homeless.
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Baran: Irvine Voters, Put Democracy Before Development
Jeanne Baran, an Irvine resident, argues voters shouldn’t give a free pass to the development community. Baran stresses that developers and the city council need to be held accountable, arguing Voting No on Measure D protects citizen rights to petition their government.
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Norby: Reviving Redevelopment Abuses Won’t Help Homeless
Former Assembly member Chris Norby opposes reinstating redevelopment agencies in California and recalls the abuses that had impacts throughout the State.
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Reiff: Moorlach Rips Spitzer, Assesses Judge Carter, Considered Guv Run
Part two of a discussion with California state senator John Moorlach. He discusses efforts by federal Judge David O. Carter to deal with the homeless problem and accuses Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer of playing politics with the issue. He also explains why he decided not to run for governor — and why he isn’t endorsing either of his fellow Republicans who are running in the primary.
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Cisneros: Veteran Homelessness Continues to Grow
Gil Cisneros, a former U.S. Navy officer and candidate for the 39th Congressional District, writes about tackling the problems homeless veterans face every day.
