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…
John Paul Ledesma Archive
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![Whenever you have a field of more than 10 candidates for city council the chances for incumbents to be reelected increases dramatically. In this year’s Mission Viejo city council race […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/reardon.jpg "Challenger Rhonda Reardon elected to Mission Viejo City Council [unofficial]")
Challenger Rhonda Reardon elected to Mission Viejo City Council [unofficial]
Posted on November 3, 2010 | 17 CommentsWhenever you have a field of more than 10 candidates for city council the chances for incumbents to be reelected increases dramatically. In this year’s Mission Viejo city council race […] -
![One of my concerns is that we have an election for city council in Mission Viejo in a few weeks in which there are amateurs trying to spin their credentials […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Leckness.bmp "MV councilman Leckness lies about endorsements on his web site")
MV councilman Leckness lies about endorsements on his web site
Posted on September 6, 2010 | 43 CommentsOne of my concerns is that we have an election for city council in Mission Viejo in a few weeks in which there are amateurs trying to spin their credentials […] -
![Guest article on Mission Viejo from “Voters United” Time To Say Goodbye “Yes, it’s time to say goodbye to our incumbent city council members who have demonstrated that they, like […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/money-burning.jpg "Time to say goodbye")
Time to say goodbye
Posted on July 27, 2010 | 14 CommentsGuest article on Mission Viejo from “Voters United” Time To Say Goodbye “Yes, it’s time to say goodbye to our incumbent city council members who have demonstrated that they, like […] -
![According to Monday’s comments and a vote from Mission Viejo mayor Kelley the Nov. General election is now underway. After fighting if favor of retaining access to lifetime health […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/mission-viejo.jpg "It’s already November in Mission Viejo")
It’s already November in Mission Viejo
Posted on July 7, 2010 | 18 CommentsAccording to Monday’s comments and a vote from Mission Viejo mayor Kelley the Nov. General election is now underway. After fighting if favor of retaining access to lifetime health […] -
![Five residents of Mission Viejo will cast an important vote before June 8th. I refer to the five members of our city council. We hired the consultant firm of Sloan […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/garbage-truck1.jpg "Transparency in selecting Mission Viejo’s trash hauler")
Transparency in selecting Mission Viejo’s trash hauler
Posted on June 2, 2010 | 17 CommentsFive residents of Mission Viejo will cast an important vote before June 8th. I refer to the five members of our city council. We hired the consultant firm of Sloan […] -
![Without providing consultants Sloan Vazquez’s detailed timelines, related to our RFP for the collection of our trash, recyclables and green waste, let me simply provide coverage of the May […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/waste-removal.jpg "Update. Mission Viejo’s 10 year refuse removal contract")
Update. Mission Viejo’s 10 year refuse removal contract
Posted on May 18, 2010 | 1 CommentWithout providing consultants Sloan Vazquez’s detailed timelines, related to our RFP for the collection of our trash, recyclables and green waste, let me simply provide coverage of the May […] -
![Apparently carpetbagger Harry Sidhu and the OC Tax PAC are joining us in some April Fool’s Day pranks. Here is their “press release” announcing the endorsement of Sidhu for the 4th […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Carpetbagger Harry Sidhu picks up an April Fool’s Day endorsement")
Carpetbagger Harry Sidhu picks up an April Fool’s Day endorsement
Posted on April 1, 2010 | No CommentsApparently carpetbagger Harry Sidhu and the OC Tax PAC are joining us in some April Fool’s Day pranks. Here is their “press release” announcing the endorsement of Sidhu for the 4th […] -
![Don’t forget – Janet Nguyen and Bill Campbell supported carpetbagger Linda Ackerman too! The two worst Orange County Supervisors, Janet Nguyen and Bill Campbell, are holding a fundraiser for their […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Bill-Campbell-endorses-Harry-Sidhu.jpg "Litany of lobbyists, RINOs and hacks endorse Magic Carpetbagger Harry Sidhu")
Litany of lobbyists, RINOs and hacks endorse Magic Carpetbagger Harry Sidhu
Posted on March 15, 2010 | 8 CommentsDon’t forget – Janet Nguyen and Bill Campbell supported carpetbagger Linda Ackerman too! The two worst Orange County Supervisors, Janet Nguyen and Bill Campbell, are holding a fundraiser for their […] -
Talking Trash
Posted on March 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsAfter wasting a full hour watching New York Congressman Eric Massa on the Glenn Beck show yesterday there were two points he shared which, when combined with other data, leads […] -
![While we have just concluded a lengthy, but successful, recall election in Mission Viejo, there is another election on the horizon for our city. I refer to the Right to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Frank-Ury.jpg "Mission Viejo councilman Ury speaks with a forked tongue")
Mission Viejo councilman Ury speaks with a forked tongue
Posted on March 2, 2010 | 7 CommentsWhile we have just concluded a lengthy, but successful, recall election in Mission Viejo, there is another election on the horizon for our city. I refer to the Right to […] -
Health Care debate Mission Viejo style
Posted on December 3, 2009 | 22 CommentsImpeccable timing. As the US Senate debates National Health Care the Mission Viejo city council will be addressing this very same topic on Monday evening. One minor difference. Councilman Lance […] -
Who will be selected mayor of Mission Viejo for 2010?
Posted on December 2, 2009 | 6 CommentsAs the recall of Lance MacLean election heats up it will be interesting to see who the Mission Viejo city council will select to replace Frank Ury on Monday evening. […] -
3 Stooges arrived in Mission Viejo last Fri. Part 1 of 2
Posted on November 22, 2009 | 17 CommentsMission Viejo recall council candidate Dave Leckness Good afternoon folks. The election to recall Mission Viejo Councilman Lance MacLean is starting off like a “3 stooges” comedy routine. On Thursday Nov […] -
Mission Viejo councilman MacLean loses his kool over recall
Posted on October 5, 2009 | 70 CommentsTonight was a tough meeting for Mission Viejo councilman Lance MacLean. About two and a half hours into the council meeting the City Clerk gave her report on the results […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…