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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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PALs Update Dear PALs, The OC Register has an article that discusses what each side had paid into the election. The Register states the union and Children First have outspent its rival Hold CUSD Accountable. Both groups have different messaging. Candidates with Hold CUSD Accountable believe there is not enough focus on students in CUSD. However, representatives from Children First believe CUSD is doing just fine. Fran Sdao of Mission Viejo, president of Children First, "They're harping on a lot of the same issues. What we've brought to the board are discussions at board meetings that are much, much, much more focused on education and instruction and positive outcomes. We're hoping that continues." Please read the article below to decide for yourself. Capo district braces for contentious race; costs top $247,000 The saga continues regarding misleading websites and the CUSD school board campaign. The Patch broke the news that current CUSD trustee, John Alpay, registered for one of the misleading website domains. Many of you have asked about the status of the misleading domains with my name and PAL's name. My attorney, Wayne Tate, asked Mr. Korpi to sign a declaration stating he was not the person who purchased the websites. As you may recall, Mr. Korpi stated he did not purchase the sites, and alluded to someone stealing his identity and purchased the sites in his name. Mr. Korpi had until Wednesday to sign the declaration stating he was not involved. My attorney did not get a signed declaration, and we are considering moving forward with further legal action. The other parents and leaders of www.holdcusdaccountable.org are also considering legal options. CUSD Trustee Alpay Behind One of the Misleading Domain Names John Alpay registered a website address that is similar in name to a group which is critical of him but continues to redirect traffic to a group which supports him. Alpay is running for re-election in November. I was at the recent CUSD board meeting when a dad from San Clemente alleged that a trustee threatened him. Here is the article from the Patch including videos: This article about CUSD made statewide news: Capistrano Teacher Union Operative’s Story Hard to Swallow Deceptive campaign websites point to CUEA front-group leader. This is the last weekend before the election on November 6. Please take time to research each candidate before you make your final decision. Julie Collier |
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Tea Party Patriots Voter Guide – November 6, 2012 Endorsed by Statewide Tea Party Patriots President and Vice President: Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan U.S. Senator: Elizabeth Emken City of Mission Viejo (vote for 2): Cathy Schlicht* and Ed Sachs* (see below) Santa Marg Water Dist – only two recommendations: Municipal Water Dist. of Orange County: Jeffery Thomas Saddleback Valley USD Trustees are on ballots of SVUSD voters. Capistrano USD voters who live in Mission Viejo have no trustee contests on their ballots. Propositions Some Tea Party leaders are saying “Yes on 32 and No on everything else.” While that might be easy to remember, the following recommendations are the Tea Party consensus. 30 – NO!!! – Temporary taxes to fund education. *Cathy Schlicht and Ed Sachs are fiscal conservatives and Tea Party Patriots. Other Mission Viejo council candidates: Bucknum – a housing lobbyist backed by Sherri Butterfield, Susan Withrow and Roger Faubel. Bucknum has taken “campaign donations” from the developer of electronic billboards. Desi Kiss and Richard Coleman are not well known. |
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Non-government Events Following is a sampling of events and activities that are not funded by taxpayers or promoted by the Nanny State. Please support private enterprise and non-profit groups. Soka Concert, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Wed., Nov. 7, 8:00 p.m., Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, (949) 480-4278, http://soka.reachlocal.com/?scid=2695430&kw=19071058&pub_cr_id=16539318546 Visit Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Thurs., Nov. 8, 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon, introduction for 8th Graders, 22062 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, (949) 766-6076, http://www.smhs.org/admissions Daily Guided Tours at the Mission during the week, Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. No advance reservation required, but a minimum group size is needed to proceed, Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, (949) 234-1300, http://www.missionsjc.com/ Holiday Ice Rink in Spectrum. Outdoor rink is open daily, skating lessons are available. Check the website for daily schedule. Giant Wheel Court, Irvine Spectrum Center, (949) 748-8280, http://www.skatespectrum.com Dana Point Turkey Trot, Thurs., Nov. 22, 5/K 10/K walk/run, benefits 5th Marine Regiment, Dana Point Harbor, (949) 496-1555, http://www.turkeytrot.com Michaels, ongoing and new classes: sewing, painting and crafts, 25310 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, (949) 770-5001 Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, ongoing and new classes: how to sew, decorate cakes, quilt, knit, crochet and more, 26672 Portola Parkway, Foothill Ranch, (949) 588-7420, http://Joann.com |
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Political and Government Events Calendar Moulton Niguel Water District meetings: Personnel and Salary on Wed., Nov. 7, 9:00 a.m.; Engineering and Operations on Tues., Nov. 13, 9:00 a.m.; Finance and I.T. on Wed., Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m.; Board of Directors on Thurs., Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m., 27500 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, (949) 831-2500, http://www.mnwd.com/board-of-directors/agenda.aspx Santa Margarita Water District meetings: Finance Committee on Fri., Nov. 9 at 7:30 a.m. and Board of Directors on Wed., Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m., 26111 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, (949) 459-6420, http://www.smwd.com Concert at the Richard Nixon Library, Sun., Nov. 11, 3:00 p.m., Veteran’s Day concert by the Placentia Symphonic Band. Concerts are free and open to the public. Schedule is subject to change. Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, (714) 364-1161, http://nixonfoundation.org/concerts/ Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Tues., Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. District office, 25631 Peter Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, (949) 586-1234, http://www.svusd.k12.ca.us/ Capistrano Unified School District Board of Trustees regular meeting on Wed., Nov. 14, 7:00 p.m., district office, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, agenda and supporting documentation are published on the website 72 hours prior to a meeting, (949) 234-9200, http://capousd.ca.schoolloop.com/ Saddleback Republican Assembly, Thurs., Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m. Dr. Barbara Stone will be the featured speaker. SRA meets on third Thursdays at the Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Jacaranda Room-B, Mission Viejo. For information call (949) 360-1717. El Toro Water District meetings: Engineering, Finance, Insurance Committee on Mon., Nov. 19, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; Board of Directors on Thurs., Nov. 20, 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ETWD, 24251 Los Alisos Blvd., Lake Forest, (949) 837-0660, http://www.etwd.com/ South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees, Mon., Nov. 19. Meeting times unless otherwise posted: open session convenes at 5:00 p.m., followed by adjournment to closed session, open session reconvenes at 6:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., adjournment by 9:00 p.m. Ronald Reagan Board of Trustees Room, Room 145, Health Sciences/District Offices Building, Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, (949) 582-4999, https://www.socccd.edu Orange County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tues., Nov. 20, 9:30 a.m., Board Hearing Room, First Floor, 333 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana, (714) 834-3100. http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Government/Board%20of%20Supervisors/Meeting%20Schedule |
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The Buzz Email from Larry Gilbert, forwarded by a Mission Viejo watchdog: “It's bad enough to take thousands of dollars from developers to campaign for re-election but I think I've seen a first in our 24 years of cityhood. Mission Viejo Councilman Frank Ury must be desperate. He has stooped to a new low. His latest contribution filing shows his borrowing $1,000 from one of our city vendors whose annual contract Frank approved. Frank filed a late contribution report, form #497, which reflects receiving a $1,000 loan from Charles Townsend, President, Townsend Public Affairs, Laguna Hills, on Nov 1. Ironically, if your read or listen to Frank, he always mentions how stable our city coffers are when he can't even control his own election funds and resorts to borrowing money from a man whom Frank awarded a taxpayer-funded contract.” *** Watchdogs intercepted emails from council candidates Frank Ury and Wendy Bucknum to their acquaintances, showing they are trying to raise thousands of dollars at the last minute. Panic-driven fundraising does not come across as confidence. Watchdogs don’t need to pay a pollster to gauge how Ury’s campaign is going. Throughout Ury’s campaign and especially during the past month, he’s been particularly surly, attacking anyone who disagrees with him. *** City Hall propaganda is limited to positive news about the city but never about the need to improve. Watchdogs campaigning at storefronts get an earful from citizens, including criticism of the council majority and City Hall. A noticeable number of business owners say City Hall isn’t business friendly, and that includes complaints that the city offers services that compete with the private sector. *** A Mission Viejo resident reported seeing a campaign sign Wendy Bucknum placed in a pet store. Bucknum says residents should vote for her if they want a dog park. Dog owners would have to wait for a long for the dog park Bucknum is talking about, which would run in excess of $1 million. Candidates Cathy Schlicht and Ed Sachs have proposed a temporary dog park, which could be built quickly at a relatively low cost. *** The latest presidential poll as of this writing was conducted by CNN/Opinion Research, ending Nov. 4. In a poll of 693 likely voters, Romney and Obama were tied at 49 percent. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/general_election_romney_vs_obama-1171.html *** In addition to Tea Party voter recommendations published on this blog, Orange County conservatives can find voter guides at Robyn Nordell’s website, http://robynnordell.com/ |
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