He comes into office as supervisors face a host of issues ranging from homelessness to where a veterans’ cemetery should go, to problems with mental healthcare delivery.
Tag: Don Wagner
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Irvine, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Strong Wagner Lead Fuels GOP Hopes of Holding OC Supervisor Supermajority
The ongoing trend prompts Wagner to declare victory. Meanwhile, his Democratic opponent, former Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, awaits a final count.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Irvine, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Republican Wagner Strengthens Lead in Key OC Supervisor Race
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner’s lead now exceeds all of the known ballots that remain to be counted. The closely-watched election will influence the power and policy dynamics on the powerful county Board of Supervisors.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Irvine, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda
Irvine Mayor Leads First Night’s Results for Key OC Supervisor Election
The result will impact Democrats’ chances of gaining a majority on the powerful Orange County Board of Supervisors in next year’s general election.
Posted inNorberto Santana, Jr.
Santana: Who will become Orange County’s Next County Supervisor on March 12?
Former Congresswoman, Democrat Loretta Sanchez heads up against Irvine’s Republican Mayor Don Wagner, who carries the OC GOP endorsement, along with several other well-known Republican names like former Villa Park Councilwoman Deb Pauly and Anaheim former Council Woman Kris Murray. In all, seven candidates are running to represent voters in the Third Supervisorial District, which includes the communities of Anaheim, Tustin, Irvine, Orange, unincorporated areas like North Tustin as well as the canyons.
Posted inGovernment, Irvine, On OC, Orange, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Tustin
On OC: Irvine’s Don Wagner Talks About Running for 3rd District Supervisor
Irvine Mayor Don Wagner, the OC GOP-endorsed nominee, talks about why he’s running to become a county supervisor, representing communities – like Tustin, Orange, Irvine and the canyons – that make up Orange County’s Third District. Wagner talks about tackling homelessness, regional public safety issues and getting property tax equity for Orange County taxpayers in Sacramento.
Posted inAliso Viejo, Canyons, Dana Point, Housing & Homelessness, Irvine, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Top Stories
Five South Orange County Cities Sued for Lack of Homeless Shelters
Five South Orange County cities will head to Federal court after a lawsuit filed by attorneys alleged dumping of homeless people and blamed the region’s lack of shelters.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Investigative, Irvine
Irvine City Council Strengthens Lobbyist Policy
If a City Council member or city employee lobbies on behalf of a city contractor, the contract can be voided with cause and the city will get reimbursed.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Close to Opening 200-Bed Shelter; Suit Preps for Shift to South County
At the hearing, Santa Ana officials said they were able to design and construct the new 200-bed shelter in less than a month and that it will be opening soon at a location they haven’t yet disclosed publicly.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
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.
