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…
Duane Roberts Archive
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Anaheim Reform Emergency: I.E. Recusal, and/or Publicly Financed Elections?
Posted on December 4, 2023 | 10 CommentsWe need one. Or the other. Or both. -
Make that SEVEN million dollars – Sidhu fires Chris Zapata.
Posted on April 27, 2020 | 33 CommentsYep, add on Chris' 475K to the $6.5 million as a cost, to our reserves, for subsidizing resort advertising. -
Weekend Open Thread: Joe Kerr & Duane Roberts at Anaheim Democratic Club – now with Video!
Posted on February 2, 2018 | 28 CommentsMeet the Democratic candidate for OC Supervisor; hear about Anaheim's journey toward police oversight! -
![. . . On Thursday Anaheim’s somnolent, bulbous City Manager Paul Emery suffered through what he obviously considers his portfolio’s dead-last item in importance: this year’s final meeting of the “Pilot […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/emery-e1499814706497-115x115.jpg "Emery Bored: the Anaheim Public Safety Board’s C**kblocker.")
Emery Bored: the Anaheim Public Safety Board’s C**kblocker.
Posted on December 20, 2016 | 6 Comments. . . On Thursday Anaheim’s somnolent, bulbous City Manager Paul Emery suffered through what he obviously considers his portfolio’s dead-last item in importance: this year’s final meeting of the “Pilot […] -
![. 1. What Could (Theoretically) Make the GardenWalk Giveaway Worth it? Affirmatively answering Cynthia Ward’s question of whether or not multi-millionaire developer Bill O’Connell still has his “mystery investor,” the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fire-115x115.jpg "Anaheim: The Mishegas and the Desmadre. Your January 2013 edition.")
Anaheim: The Mishegas and the Desmadre. Your January 2013 edition.
Posted on January 19, 2013 | 9 Comments. 1. What Could (Theoretically) Make the GardenWalk Giveaway Worth it? Affirmatively answering Cynthia Ward’s question of whether or not multi-millionaire developer Bill O’Connell still has his “mystery investor,” the […] -
![. 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 […] -
![. [reprinted from Save OC / No Jordan Brandman] Dear Anaheim voters: Tuesday’s election gives you an opportunity to bring independent voices and a fresh perspective to City Hall. It’s […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/tait-and-hardhats-115x115.jpg "Mayor Tom Tait’s Letter to the People of Anaheim.")
Mayor Tom Tait’s Letter to the People of Anaheim.
Posted on November 5, 2012 | 12 Comments. [reprinted from Save OC / No Jordan Brandman] Dear Anaheim voters: Tuesday’s election gives you an opportunity to bring independent voices and a fresh perspective to City Hall. It’s […] -
![. Again, since none of us were able to attend last night’s Anaheim Council Candidates Forum, we reprint commentary from our frequent Anaheim commenter Ricardo Toro. I should make him […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ricardo-toro-cropped-115x115.jpg "OCCCO’s Anaheim Council Forum, and the Four Viable Candidates.")
OCCCO’s Anaheim Council Forum, and the Four Viable Candidates.
Posted on October 24, 2012 | 11 Comments. Again, since none of us were able to attend last night’s Anaheim Council Candidates Forum, we reprint commentary from our frequent Anaheim commenter Ricardo Toro. I should make him […] -
![. . . So last week, termed-out assemblyman Jose Solorio took me aside, offered me a drink, and tried to bend my ear as to why I should start supporting […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/brandman-goofy-e1428021809804-115x115.jpg "The Contortions of Jordan Brandman.")
The Contortions of Jordan Brandman.
Posted on October 17, 2012 | 43 Comments. . . So last week, termed-out assemblyman Jose Solorio took me aside, offered me a drink, and tried to bend my ear as to why I should start supporting […] -
Video of the WAND Anaheim City Council Forum, Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Posted on October 5, 2012 | 2 CommentsWAND Anaheim City Council Forum from Save Anaheim on Vimeo. -
![. Just think what reformist Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait could accomplish in the next two years, if he had two allies on council he could work with – if, instead […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/kring-tait-leos-115x115.jpg "Mayor Tait chooses his Reform Team: KRING AND LEOS. [Update – Oct 10 forum CANCELLED.]")
Mayor Tait chooses his Reform Team: KRING AND LEOS. [Update – Oct 10 forum CANCELLED.]
Posted on October 4, 2012 | 19 Comments. Just think what reformist Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait could accomplish in the next two years, if he had two allies on council he could work with – if, instead […] -
![. The Mishegas and the Desmadre: Anaheim Bulletin issue 1 This issue: The Pérez Family WINS, the war against illegal Anaheim foreclosures continues! Celebration tonight! Council Candidates John Leos and […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/leos-duane-rufina-115x115.jpg "The Mishegas and the Desmadre: Eye-popping news as Anaheim Simmers! (Bulletin 1)")
The Mishegas and the Desmadre: Eye-popping news as Anaheim Simmers! (Bulletin 1)
Posted on September 23, 2012 | 19 Comments. The Mishegas and the Desmadre: Anaheim Bulletin issue 1 This issue: The Pérez Family WINS, the war against illegal Anaheim foreclosures continues! Celebration tonight! Council Candidates John Leos and […] -
![. Some of the better speeches from Anaheim’s August 21 council meeting. Sorry it took me so long to get these, but they’re still relevant and worthwhile. Thanks to the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/6-Anaheim-speakers-115x115.jpg "Great Anaheim videos: Duane, Diamond, Moreno, Amin, and clown activist E. T. Snell!")
Great Anaheim videos: Duane, Diamond, Moreno, Amin, and clown activist E. T. Snell!
Posted on September 1, 2012 | 12 Comments. Some of the better speeches from Anaheim’s August 21 council meeting. Sorry it took me so long to get these, but they’re still relevant and worthwhile. Thanks to the […] -
![With officer-involved shootings and angry protests in Anaheim exposing its race and class divisions across national and international headlines, Duane Roberts feels that the timing is right to make a […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Duane-Roberts-in-front-of-Disneyland-115x115.jpg "Progressive Orange Juice Blogger Duane Roberts Pulls Papers in Anaheim City Council Race")
Progressive Orange Juice Blogger Duane Roberts Pulls Papers in Anaheim City Council Race
Posted on August 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsWith officer-involved shootings and angry protests in Anaheim exposing its race and class divisions across national and international headlines, Duane Roberts feels that the timing is right to make a […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…