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…
Can someone explain why there are 1 county worker for every 160+ citizens that doesn’t include state, federal, cities plus…
Given how significant this would be in addressing MAGA misbehavior, one would think that Newsom should sign it. What's the…
I'm leaning toward the concept of making the Board, de facto part time by cutting Supervisor's salaries by two-thirds and…
By the way, on the County Board of Education - they have almost no authority over anything and have been…
Don Hansen Archive
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Just around the bend: The 405 Toll Lanes we fought so hard against.
Posted on August 8, 2023 | 2 CommentsFight is over. The good guys lost. Here is our future. -
OCBC Luncheon – Snacking and Cackling with the “Masters of the Universe”
Posted on November 11, 2018 | 37 CommentsThey do this every Election Day - having fun at our expense is their Middle Name. -
![*Jackie Gleason played a bus driver on television in the 1950’s on a show called “The Honeymooners”. Ralph Kramden represented the typical macho American male who had no problem telling his […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hb-riot-2013-115x115.jpg "It’s a riot Alice……a regular riot!")
It’s a riot Alice……a regular riot!
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 8 Comments*Jackie Gleason played a bus driver on television in the 1950’s on a show called “The Honeymooners”. Ralph Kramden represented the typical macho American male who had no problem telling his […] -
![. What are the main ways we distinguish one City Council from another, one City Council majority from another, particularly in this county, particularly in this decade? Two stand out: […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/HB-majority-115x115.jpg "“Taking the Plastic off the Furniture” in Surf City – What could the new HB majority achieve?")
“Taking the Plastic off the Furniture” in Surf City – What could the new HB majority achieve?
Posted on November 25, 2012 | 8 Comments. What are the main ways we distinguish one City Council from another, one City Council majority from another, particularly in this county, particularly in this decade? Two stand out: […] -
![. It’s been a busy two weeks at the Registrar’s office as Neal Kelley’s staff went through a painstaking task of verifying individual signatures on over a quarter of a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/LOSER-MAX-X-115x115.jpg "Orange County’s Biggest Losers! Election 2012 edition.")
Orange County’s Biggest Losers! Election 2012 edition.
Posted on November 21, 2012 | 23 Comments. It’s been a busy two weeks at the Registrar’s office as Neal Kelley’s staff went through a painstaking task of verifying individual signatures on over a quarter of a […] -
![. SOME LOCAL RACES WE’LL BE WATCHING LIKE HAWKS, starting around 9 or 10 tonight: The Congressional race between Alan Lowenthal (our fave) and Gary DeLong, in the 47th district […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/puke-115x115.jpg "2012 Election Day Live-Blog 2: Orange County Results!")
2012 Election Day Live-Blog 2: Orange County Results!
Posted on November 6, 2012 | 47 Comments. SOME LOCAL RACES WE’LL BE WATCHING LIKE HAWKS, starting around 9 or 10 tonight: The Congressional race between Alan Lowenthal (our fave) and Gary DeLong, in the 47th district […] -
![. I understand there has been some confusion resulting from my dedicating my voters’ guide, as I traditionally do, to my gay friends John and Ken. Some of the fans […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/john-and-ken-of-some-sort-115x115.jpg "John and Ken’s 2012 Orange County Voters’ Guide. By Vern.")
John and Ken’s 2012 Orange County Voters’ Guide. By Vern.
Posted on November 6, 2012 | 59 Comments. I understand there has been some confusion resulting from my dedicating my voters’ guide, as I traditionally do, to my gay friends John and Ken. Some of the fans […] -
![. As voters were successively nauseated by the three vicious hit pieces mailed against Huntington Beach Council candidate Jill Hardy, a lot of people started asking who was responsible. The […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/boys-in-back-room-e1351714275649.jpg "Benjamin Pugh, Lying Coward Behind the Jill Hardy Smears?")
Benjamin Pugh, Lying Coward Behind the Jill Hardy Smears?
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 14 Comments. As voters were successively nauseated by the three vicious hit pieces mailed against Huntington Beach Council candidate Jill Hardy, a lot of people started asking who was responsible. The […] -
![. I love it – the Mayors of pretty much all the towns directly affected by the threatened 405 Toll Lanes – Los Alamitos’ Troy Edgar, Huntington Beach’s (pro-tem) Devin […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/three-feisty-mayors-115x115.jpg "Six Feisty West-county Mayors tell Supes: NO 405 TOLL LANES!")
Six Feisty West-county Mayors tell Supes: NO 405 TOLL LANES!
Posted on August 1, 2012 | 5 Comments. I love it – the Mayors of pretty much all the towns directly affected by the threatened 405 Toll Lanes – Los Alamitos’ Troy Edgar, Huntington Beach’s (pro-tem) Devin […] -
![. 1. The Moorlach Reasons His Way to a Healthy Skepticism on 405 Tolls. It is lonely being The Moorlach at times of great decision for The County. Alone on […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/moorlach-hansen-crandall1-115x115.jpg "The Moorlach, Don Hansen & Larry Crandall on the 405 Tolls. [with Crandall UPDATE!]")
The Moorlach, Don Hansen & Larry Crandall on the 405 Tolls. [with Crandall UPDATE!]
Posted on July 25, 2012 | 13 Comments. 1. The Moorlach Reasons His Way to a Healthy Skepticism on 405 Tolls. It is lonely being The Moorlach at times of great decision for The County. Alone on […] -
![. You and I can defeat this 405 Toll Lanes plot! But first off, when talking about OCTA, (the Orange County Tranportation Authority) it’s important for us to distinguish two […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/braveheart-battle-bf863-115x115.jpg "How we can defeat the 405 Toll Lanes! And also… Meet your OCTA Board!")
How we can defeat the 405 Toll Lanes! And also… Meet your OCTA Board!
Posted on July 20, 2012 | 29 Comments. You and I can defeat this 405 Toll Lanes plot! But first off, when talking about OCTA, (the Orange County Tranportation Authority) it’s important for us to distinguish two […] -
![. (E-mail ALL the OCTA Board Members by clicking HERE.) In a major setback to proponents of adding tolls to the 405 Freeway, the Huntington Beach City Council turned against […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Hansen-stooge-115x115.jpg "405 Tolls – Mayor Hansen Rebuffed by HB City Council. UPDATE – Fountain Valley Piles On! And now, La Palma!")
405 Tolls – Mayor Hansen Rebuffed by HB City Council. UPDATE – Fountain Valley Piles On! And now, La Palma!
Posted on July 18, 2012 | 17 Comments. (E-mail ALL the OCTA Board Members by clicking HERE.) In a major setback to proponents of adding tolls to the 405 Freeway, the Huntington Beach City Council turned against […] -
![. (E-mail ALL the OCTA Board Members by clicking HERE.) No city in Orange County has suffered more from warring political factions than Costa Mesa. Local Republican Party leaders boast […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/hansen-moorlach.bmp "Toll Lane Proposal Unites Enemies in Costa Mesa… against HB Mayor Don Hansen!")
Toll Lane Proposal Unites Enemies in Costa Mesa… against HB Mayor Don Hansen!
Posted on June 20, 2012 | 4 Comments. (E-mail ALL the OCTA Board Members by clicking HERE.) No city in Orange County has suffered more from warring political factions than Costa Mesa. Local Republican Party leaders boast […] -
![(This is Part 1 of a series, and is relatively light-hearted. Unfortunately, Part 2, appearing later today or tomorrow, won’t be.) This post was originally to be entitled “Why does […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/PICT5464-115x115.jpg "Occupiers “Going to Surf City, Gonna Have Some Fun!” (Part 1)")
Occupiers “Going to Surf City, Gonna Have Some Fun!” (Part 1)
Posted on March 15, 2012 | 30 Comments(This is Part 1 of a series, and is relatively light-hearted. Unfortunately, Part 2, appearing later today or tomorrow, won’t be.) This post was originally to be entitled “Why does […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…