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Candidates Weren’t Vetted Another illustration pointing out that the Register got it wrong in their Mission Viejo city council recommendations. Part of their litmus test for endorsements was separation from organized labor contributions or endorsements. In discussing their decision making in the city of Mission Viejo they acknowledged that Cathy Schlicht was squeaky clean in this area. Quoting from their Oct 9 endorsement article they stated "Ms. Schlicht has not sought endorsement or campaign contributions from public employee unions." Fast forward to last week when Cathy was hit with a slick $8,000 mailer. Checking the Citizens to Protect Mission Viejo PAC, their latest 496 reports an $8,000 expenditure for a hit piece mailer attacking MV council member Cathy Schlicht. Peeling the onion further you will see their latest form #496 reflecting a $5,000 contribution from the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association, $2,500 from OCTAX PAC and $1,000 from CREPAC. Mission Viejo councilman Frank Ury previously contributed $100 to this same PAC. Amazing. Wendy Bucknum loses the GOP endorsement due in part to displaying a union provided yard sign at her home in a recent election, yet that detail is ignored due to a lack of proper candidate vetting. Larry Gilbert |
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