Two of the candidates for the Santa Ana Unified School District’s Board of Education have their signs up already, all over Santa Ana. You can’t drive a block without seeing Irene Ibarra’s and Mike Gonzalez’ signs.
However something sinister has been happening to some of Irene’s signs. Apparently someone affiliated with the campaign of Cecilia Aguinaga is stealing some of Irene’s signs – but get this, they are leaving the metal frames in place and simply sliding Cecilia’s signs onto them! Talk about classless! I can only hope that Cecilia has nothing to do with this and that these actions are due to the actions of an over-enthusiastic supporter.
Cecilia does have a fundraiser coming up on September 11, which seems an odd date to be doing that. You can read more about it at this link.
Another SAUSD candidate, and there are quite a few this year, Valerie Amezcua, has been endorsed by the Democratic Party of Orange County, but my sources tell me that she is having a heck of a time raising money. Apparently she is now relying more and more on her father, outgoing Rancho Santiago Community College District Trustee Al Amezcua. That could backfire on Valerie however as Al has made more than a few enemies in Santa Ana over the years.
I am hearing no buzz whatsoever about the other SAUSD school board candidates although I’m sure they are working hard on their campaigns. They include Gloria Alvarado, Roman Reyna and incumbents Rob Richardson and Jose Hernandez. The latter had to be embarrassed when the DPOC did not endorse him even though he is an appointed incumbent.
I’ll be making the rounds in Santa Ana a few times per week to put up Art’s signs. If I see anything hinky, I’ll be sure to videotape it.
Just fair warning to whomever thinks they’re slick.
SMS
Art,
I’m not sure if the Cecelia campaign is responsible for Irene’s sign’s demise. Also, for full disclosure, I am in no way supporting a crack-pot like Cecelia, And Irene is my number one choice for School Board. Cecelia’s people are just probably being opportunistic.
When I first saw Irene’s signs I noticed they were poorly stapled and falling off their metal frames from day one. They were falling down from their weight alone. That is probably due to unenthusiastic union volunteers. I suggest she instruct her sign people to triple the staples used, keeping in mind staples are very cheap compared to the cost of just one lawn sign. Once the winds start blowing, most of Irene’s signs are going to disappear if she doesn’t fix them now.
Art, you might want to check to see if your pajaritos might have gone stir crazy. I’m not sure Valerie is having trouble raising money. Her first fundraiser netted her over $10,000. And I hear Saturday’s fundraiser was well attended.
your source is uninformed. valerie’s first fr was a success. she raised more than any new comer would have. plus, i heard today’s event had over 65 rsvps.
CQT96 –
I just got home from putting up signs for Art and I can tell you that Irene’s signs are well-made and still standing proudly.
So what are you talking about? Poorly stapled? Really now?
SMS
CQT96,
That’s the problem with pajaritos – sometimes they chirp nonsense. No doubt that Valerie and Irene are the candidates most likely to raise a ton of cash – and Mike Gonzalez can self fund his campaign and field dozens of walkers.
My sources do tell me though that Valerie is relying on her dad quite a bit. To me that is unsettling if true. I always liked the fact that she did not rely on him.
If Valerie and Irene win, I think they would both do a good job on the school board. Not sure who else in this pack will win. However Rob is the only non-Latino running, which gives him an edge. That would be bad, but getting rid of Jose Hernandez would be nice.
I received a letter yesterday from public works, and it says that any campaign signs posted on public property will be removed by the public works department, and can be reclaimed there.These candidates whose signs have been removed at the digression of the City can be fined $25.00.
Lisann –
Please post it. Something needs to be done about that. It sounds to me like Pulido is attempting to stifle descent. It all seems sorta Vader/Shroederesque to me!
Notice how none of the incumbents have signs up?
Art –
‘My sources do tell me though that Valerie is relying on her dad quite a bit. To me that is unsettling if true. I always liked the fact that she did not rely on him.‘
… but it was always really just a matter of time, wasn’t it?
SMS
Also, the signs will be impounded for 30 days before you can reclaim them.
‘Also, the signs will be impounded for 30 days before you can reclaim them.‘
Of course they will.
SMS
Who put Irene’s and Mike’s signs up? Obviously, it’s the same people. But, I noticed that they were more cautious about displaying Mike’s. Some of hers are warped. Take a close look. What’s going on?
Lisann,
That’s pretty slimy. Can u contact the league of women voters and consult with them/register a complaint?
Test out the city’s policy and you will soon learn that it’s “discretionary.”
During the recall the red shirts didn’t have to fuss about signs being taken down. They were posted on public property and remained throughout the ordeal.
Pulido and Richardson’s political signs are safe any candidate the mayor aligns himself with.
I heard through the grapevine that Sal Tinajero rescinded his endorsement of Cecilia.