The Buzz

From a Buzz reader: quote of the century. "The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money." – Margaret Thatcher

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What’s the basis for an email trail that someone wants to recall Assemblyman Jeff Miller? A staffer in Miller’s office responded to a query from this blog, “Does Assemblyman Miller have any opponents, yes. Did he vote to approve the state budget or new taxes? Heck no.” Miller represents the city of Mission Viejo, and he was elected in November after Todd Spitzer termed out of office.

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Proponents and supporters of Mission Viejo’s Right-To-Vote Initiative have received no word from the OC Registrar of Voters on how the signature count is going. Proponents turned in approximately 11,000 signatures on Jan. 26. Residents should anticipate that the initiative will qualify (6,100 verified signatures for the next General Election or 9,300 verified signatures for a special election).

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The next statewide election will be May 19, which will include seven propositions placed on the ballot by the California State Legislature. Here’s a link for information (including the latest update on Feb. 25) from the California Secretary of State: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_j.htm

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Councilman Lance MacLean and those launching a recall to remove him from office finally agree on something. Proponents say they’ll succeed, and MacLean told OC Weekly reporter Spencer Kornhaber that he expects to be removed from office. MacLean has scheduled a fundraiser this month, and he’s inviting all his supporters – city vendors, developers, consultants and others who would like to receive city tax dollars.

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What’s at the bottom of Councilman Frank Ury’s statement he has taken steps to include all of Mission Viejo in one school district? According to those he should have notified, no one knows about Ury’s fantasy.