It turns out that Gustavo Arellano has known Santa Ana Councilwoman Claudia Alvarez for a long time. Be sure to check out his latest post at the OC Weekly Navel Gazing blog, “I remember Claudia.” Here are a few excerpts from that article:
I remember SanTana councilmember Claudia Alvarez. I remember back in early 2000, when a friend of mine asked if I could help stuff envelopes for a campaign he was working on for a deputy district attorney. I remember meeting her–young, energetic, sincere–and thinking I wanted more politicians like her in office.
I remember Claudia Alvarez. I remember the shock when SanTana activists told me she was accepting muchos donations from developers. I remember the disgust I felt when Alvarez’s response to my articles was to attack her opponents.
I remember Claudia Alvarez. I remember hearing that SanTana’s Measure D–which would extend term limits from two four-year gigs to three–was designed specifically for Alvarez, whose second term is up this year. I remember being skeptical that politics could be that craven–until actually bothering to investigate. And I remember the cynical laugh I uttered this morning, when Los Angeles Times SanTana reporter Jennifer Delson revealed the Yes on Measure D campaign is being run out of Alvarez’s house.
Be sure to read Gustavo’s entire article. It is a sad tale of a tragic end to a politician who was once promising. Vote No on Measure D!
Don’t get down on Cllllaudia.
She has proven she is a big girl now. Look at all of the money she was able to raise from developers for her own self-preservation effort.
If and when I ever leave Santa Ana, I just might be willing to give her the reigns.
Clownia continues to disappoint.
Her hand extends to those who serve her best and she rebuffs her constituents.
VOTE NO ON MEASURE D
Just Say NO to Claudia Alvarez’s Reign of Terror!
Where does she live? not on freeman
Does she even live in Santa Ana?