The cost to the registrar or the cost to run the campaigns? The cost to the registrar would not be…
Do you have any idea how much a campaign for the 360,000 district would be? The distinction from a 640,000…
Paying Janet Nguyen more is ludicrous.
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…
You might be surprised what sort of low-lives would crave a quarter mil job with no professional qualifications and no…
That would just spark even more corruption and only allow independently wealthy people to run and win.
SB 249? It got killed via suspense file in assembly appropriations. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB249
Without commenting on your specific stats, I would say that is an excellent question. Maybe you should be a Supervisor.…
Criticizing past elected trustees of the Orange County Board of Supervisors reflects not only their leadership weaknesses but also flaws…
budget Archive
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![. . . . . By John Earl, Surf City Voice After being sworn in last Monday for his first term on the Huntington Beach City Council, Joe Shaw, who […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/shaw-sworn-in.bmp "New Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw: Gay, but not “The Gay Councilman.”")
New Huntington Beach Councilman Joe Shaw: Gay, but not “The Gay Councilman.”
Posted on December 11, 2010 | 9 Comments. . . . . By John Earl, Surf City Voice After being sworn in last Monday for his first term on the Huntington Beach City Council, Joe Shaw, who […] -
![. . . Now President Obama has entered into a deal with Congressional Republicans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts to billionaires, while at the same time this cabal is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/old-man-begging-155x155.jpg "Tax Breaks for Billionaires … Bupkis for Seniors.")
Tax Breaks for Billionaires … Bupkis for Seniors.
Posted on December 10, 2010 | 9 Comments. . . Now President Obama has entered into a deal with Congressional Republicans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts to billionaires, while at the same time this cabal is […] -
![The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 07, 2010 FACT SHEET on the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance: A Win […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/tax-cuts-155x155.jpg "Proposed Middle Class Tax Cuts")
Proposed Middle Class Tax Cuts
Posted on December 7, 2010 | 8 CommentsThe White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release December 07, 2010 FACT SHEET on the Framework Agreement on Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance: A Win […] -
![. . . I know that most lazy news outlets are going to say “House Democrats pass Middle-Class Tax Cuts” which is true – but the fact is EVERYBODY gets […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/pelosi-155x155.jpg "Pelosi, Sanchez, Ron Paul and House Dems pass major Tax Cut for all Americans!")
Pelosi, Sanchez, Ron Paul and House Dems pass major Tax Cut for all Americans!
Posted on December 2, 2010 | 15 Comments. . . I know that most lazy news outlets are going to say “House Democrats pass Middle-Class Tax Cuts” which is true – but the fact is EVERYBODY gets […] -
![Financial black hole photo. Courtesy TIME For the past two years we have read hundreds of newspapers reports addressing the fact that we cannot agree on a State budget. What […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/black-hole.bmp "Our Black Hole. CA Debt Service")
Our Black Hole. CA Debt Service
Posted on November 19, 2010 | 4 CommentsFinancial black hole photo. Courtesy TIME For the past two years we have read hundreds of newspapers reports addressing the fact that we cannot agree on a State budget. What […] -
![The Dan Walters column carried in the Sacramento Bee newspaper today (Oct. 21) reports that the Legislature’s budget analyst has alerted the Legislature that the California Unemployment Insurance Fund is […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/hole-blown-in-engine-155x155.jpg "Another Multi Billion Dollar Hole Blown in California’s Budget")
Another Multi Billion Dollar Hole Blown in California’s Budget
Posted on October 22, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Dan Walters column carried in the Sacramento Bee newspaper today (Oct. 21) reports that the Legislature’s budget analyst has alerted the Legislature that the California Unemployment Insurance Fund is […] -
![This new press release from 68th Assembly district candidate Phu Nguyen is pretty brilliant and hard-hitting, but I think I should give the whole story more context… I think I’ll […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/mansoor-4-155x155.jpg "Phu slams Mansoor for rejecting a $633,000 savings for Costa Mesa for purely political reasons.")
Phu slams Mansoor for rejecting a $633,000 savings for Costa Mesa for purely political reasons.
Posted on October 13, 2010 | 9 CommentsThis new press release from 68th Assembly district candidate Phu Nguyen is pretty brilliant and hard-hitting, but I think I should give the whole story more context… I think I’ll […] -
![This post will provide a preview of three Ballot Measures that have qualified for the upcoming General Election. Feel free to add your comments on any of the measures be […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Tax-and-regulate-marijuana.jpg "Ballot Measures Qualified for Nov 2010 Election…Part II")
Ballot Measures Qualified for Nov 2010 Election…Part II
Posted on June 25, 2010 | 5 CommentsThis post will provide a preview of three Ballot Measures that have qualified for the upcoming General Election. Feel free to add your comments on any of the measures be […] -
![“Senate Democrats today plan to roll out a $4.9 billion package of tax hikes on cars, alcohol, income and corporate profits,” according to the Sacramento Bee. According to a budget […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Taxes.jpg "California Senate Democrats plan to increase taxes by $4.9 billion")
California Senate Democrats plan to increase taxes by $4.9 billion
Posted on May 24, 2010 | 2 Comments“Senate Democrats today plan to roll out a $4.9 billion package of tax hikes on cars, alcohol, income and corporate profits,” according to the Sacramento Bee. According to a budget […] -
![FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010 Contact: Howard Sutter, 714.834.6203, Howard.Sutter@ocgov.com Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28 (Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County residents are invited […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Orange-County-Budget.gif "Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28")
Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 20, 2010 Contact: Howard Sutter, 714.834.6203, Howard.Sutter@ocgov.com Orange County Public Budget Workshop Set for Friday, May 28 (Santa Ana, CA) – Orange County residents are invited […] -
![Everyone remembers growing up with their first electric train. That first big black engined “O” Gauge. It came in this huge box and it had sections of track you put […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Finding the Right Track!")
Finding the Right Track!
Posted on April 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsEveryone remembers growing up with their first electric train. That first big black engined “O” Gauge. It came in this huge box and it had sections of track you put […] -
![Sorry for the Winship-like exclamation point in my title, but this is really good news, I’d think most of you would agree (even Duane Roberts.) This morning President Obama […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/salliemae-292x300.gif "Sallie Mae Takes A Body Blow!")
Sallie Mae Takes A Body Blow!
Posted on March 30, 2010 | 5 CommentsSorry for the Winship-like exclamation point in my title, but this is really good news, I’d think most of you would agree (even Duane Roberts.) This morning President Obama […] -
CITY COUNCIL FAIL? THE LEAGUE OF CITIES
Posted on March 11, 2010 | No CommentsThe Fullerton City Council held a special meeting the other night to address the City’s projected budget deficits. It ain’t pretty. But even uglier was watching the discussion unfold on […] -
Cooking the Golden Goose!
Posted on March 9, 2010 | 4 CommentsBack in the early 1950’s Banks were our friends. We can remember vividly that our 4th Grade teacher wanted us to go get a Christmas Club Account. We lived in […]
Oh, Sam. You don't know anything about local politics and elections or local governance. I do. I'll leave it at…