Mission Viejo Buzz - 05/19/12

The Buzz

Constituents of the Capo school district voted in 2010 to remove two reform members – Mike Winsten and Ken Maddox – from the board of trustees. The union-backed replacements gave the teachers union a majority on the board. The district is now $53 million in the red with bankruptcy looming. When Winsten and Maddox were still on the board, the district had a balanced budget. The Capo district is South County’s largest employer, and the impact of such irresponsible management is immense.

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Information came out during the May 7 Mission Viejo council meeting about city finances. From last week’s Buzz: “The city’s bank account is upside down, with $9.4 million more in cash disbursements than cash receipts through the first three-quarters of the fiscal year.” That’s the latest word – no response from the city manager or city treasurer on this.

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The California Primary on June 5 brings to mind the words of Dick Morris: “Democrats defeat Republicans, and Republicans defeat themselves.” It’s up to voters – focus on defeating Democrats this time.

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The May 21 council meeting has a very light agenda, but it includes several items that watchdogs should monitor. Item #14 introduces an increase in trash fees, effective July 1. Under Old Business, look at Items #16 and #17 for the Tennis Resort. Also of interest under the Consent Calendar, review the Treasurer’s Monthly and Quarterly reports for various agencies.

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Eric Eisenhammer sent an alert about defeating Prop 29. The Buzz contributors concur – vote no on 29. Eric writes, “The ‘Yes on 29’ campaign is getting more and more desperate as election day gets closer, and now they’re trying to make it look like the LA Times has endorsed them. The LA Times has not endorsed them. … the LA Times editorial board is opposed to Prop. 29, and the paper has officially recommended a No vote.” Eric suggests responding online, “Tell them if even the generally pro-tax LA Times recognizes Prop. 29 as a flawed measure with no accountability, it couldn’t possibly be a good idea. Post a link to the LA Times editorial: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/27/opinion/la-ed-prop29-20120427 . Here is a link to their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/californiansforacure

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Kevin Jackson refers to the Mayans’ prediction of the end of civilization – they got it wrong. Kevin says, “I believe the Mayans weren't predicting the doom of civilization, but rather the doom for Liberalism. … Instead of the world ending on Dec 21, 2012, we get to celebrate our last CHRISTmas with Barack Hussein Obama. Further, for the foreseeable future, liberals will have to hear me yelling I TOLD YOU SO!" http://theblacksphere.net/

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OC GOP Chairman Emeritus Tom Fuentes passed away last week. Go to http://www.ocgop.org/ to read tributes. Rest in peace, Tom.