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The Buzz Rancho Santa Margarita – an efficiently managed contract city with approximately half the population of Mission Viejo – has fewer than 25 full-time employees. Mission Viejo City Manager Dennis Wilberg’s bloated city staff had 271 employees in 2011, according to the most recent data on file with the State of California. While Wilberg has announced entirely different figures to the public, this blog’s information is based on the city’s filings with the state: http://publicpay.ca.gov/Reports/Cities/City.aspx?entityid=311&fiscalyear=2011 . Following are records for other previous years. Mission Viejo’s number of employees in 2009 -- 282 *** Who will replace Roger Faubel on the Santa Margarita Water District Board of Directors? With 12 applicants competing for the appointment, an Orange County blogger predicts Justin McCusker will be chosen: http://ocpoliticsblog.com/will-faubels-pal-mccusker-get-his-seat-on-the-s-m-water-districts-board/ , The article identifies McCusker as a co-chair of the OC Taxpayers Association PAC, which donates to the existing SMWD directors’ campaigns. The same trough feeders get a mention in nearly every article about Orange County’s incestuous power clique. *** McCusker was a Mission Viejo resident for a couple years, 2005-2006, and he ran for a city council seat in 2006. During a candidate forum, he said he had never attended a council meeting, which was obvious to those in the audience. A few months after he finished near the bottom in the race, he moved to Rancho Santa Margarita. *** In the spirit of Thomas Paine’s 1776 “Common Sense,” San Juan Capistrano residents are benefiting from a publication that reflects true American spirit. “Capistrano Common Sense” is a monthly newsletter written, published and distributed by volunteers. As with Paine’s writing, the newsletter inspires readers to get involved. The newsletter is delivered to all residences in SJC, and one of the benefits is an informed electorate. *** Col. Joe Snyder, a retired Marine, former mayor of Dana Point and a member of VFW Post 9934, is spreading the word about an upcoming event in San Juan Capistrano. The VFW is among organizations partnering with Torch 1975 to sponsor a golf tournament at San Juan Hills Golf Club on Mon., July 15, benefiting the military, their families, Wounded Warriors and Veterans’ issues. Torch 1975 was founded by Jessica Nguyen, a POW’s daughter and war survivor / victim. The golf tournament celebrates the centennial birthday of President Gerald Ford and commemorates his humanitarian act in 1975, authorizing $2 million to evacuate Asian American orphans from Saigon who would otherwise have been slaughtered. Known as Operation Baby Lift, it resulted in 2,700 children being adopted in the United States, plus 1,300 in other countries. To learn more about the July 15 golf tournament, call (714) 323-4400 or visit http://www.Torch1975.org *** The Agenda for the June 17 Mission Viejo council meeting can be found at http://dms.cityofmissionviejo.org/sirepub/pubmtgframe.aspx?meetid=2080&doctype=agenda . Under Old Business, note Item No. 13 – Proposed budget, Item No. 14 – Review of council policy 0300-8 management and budget policies, Item No. 15 – Street sweeping contract. Under Council Comments, note an opportunity for residents to voice an opinion on Trish Kelley’s Review of Social Host Ordinance. *** Where will you be in 2053? That’s when the 241 toll road will be paid off and opened to traffic free of charge. According to a June 13 OC Register article, refinancing will push out the date, originally set at 2040, and give the agency more financial flexibility in its plan for completing the $200 million 5.5-mile extension. Mission Viejo watchdogs and other concerned citizens are generally opposed to the extension as a costly project that doesn't benefit Mission Viejo. |
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