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…
John Williams Archive
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![. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/emperor-worship1-e1401396187731.jpg "A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?")
A Rackauckas Retrospective: Is This the County we want to be?
Posted on May 29, 2014 | 29 Comments. . . Ah, Orange County. California’s ruling bastion of rich white privilege. Populated largely in the 70’s by post-Watts riot White Flight, Orange County has long boasted a voting […] -
![. 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 […] -
![. (by Vern Nelson, editor, and Greg Diamond, associate editor.) July 2012 was the best month that Orange Juice Blog has had since the 2010 election (and its purchase by Vern […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/McKayla-2001-115x115.png "We Kick Ass, We Take Names — The Orange Juice Runneth Over!")
We Kick Ass, We Take Names — The Orange Juice Runneth Over!
Posted on August 12, 2012 | 24 Comments. (by Vern Nelson, editor, and Greg Diamond, associate editor.) July 2012 was the best month that Orange Juice Blog has had since the 2010 election (and its purchase by Vern […] -
![Something is drastically wrong with the leadership of county government here. Basically, it looks like no one on the Board of Supervisors is interested in or capable of doing the […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/metled-orange-popsicle-115x115.jpg "Orange County Government Melting Down")
Orange County Government Melting Down
Posted on March 30, 2012 | 22 CommentsSomething is drastically wrong with the leadership of county government here. Basically, it looks like no one on the Board of Supervisors is interested in or capable of doing the […] -
![Well, that was an interesting morning in the courtroom, albeit a long, tedious and ultimately unsatisfying morning. We walked in, a little over a dozen of us, with John S. […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/williams-spitzer-115x115.jpg "John Williams Agonistes")
John Williams Agonistes
Posted on January 31, 2012 | 19 CommentsWell, that was an interesting morning in the courtroom, albeit a long, tedious and ultimately unsatisfying morning. We walked in, a little over a dozen of us, with John S. […] -
![A few interesting things that happened in the OC, around the same time as President Obama’s very encouraging Occupy-influenced State of the Union Address: Worst Public Administrator Ever (John S […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/williams-mansoor-perez-115x115.jpg "Is the OC’s tumor John Williams leaving or not? Carlson out in AD-74; and Loretta backs Julio!")
Is the OC’s tumor John Williams leaving or not? Carlson out in AD-74; and Loretta backs Julio!
Posted on January 26, 2012 | 42 CommentsA few interesting things that happened in the OC, around the same time as President Obama’s very encouraging Occupy-influenced State of the Union Address: Worst Public Administrator Ever (John S […] -
![. . . Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach is a personable fellow. His 6’5” presence, sense of humor and automatic ability to schmooze with most anyone makes him easy to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/moorlach-2.bmp "1 – 2 – 3 – Moorlach Strikes Out!")
1 – 2 – 3 – Moorlach Strikes Out!
Posted on April 14, 2011 | 19 Comments. . . Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach is a personable fellow. His 6’5” presence, sense of humor and automatic ability to schmooze with most anyone makes him easy to […] -
![. . . In another great if long-delayed victory for honest frugal governance, for the Orange County taxpayer, and above all, for the crusading OC blogosphere, the Board of Supervisors […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Gordian_Knot-155x155.jpg "Supervisors to slash the Gordian Knot that ties the OC to John Williams!")
Supervisors to slash the Gordian Knot that ties the OC to John Williams!
Posted on February 24, 2011 | 25 Comments. . . In another great if long-delayed victory for honest frugal governance, for the Orange County taxpayer, and above all, for the crusading OC blogosphere, the Board of Supervisors […] -
![. . . Breaking news, February 8 – this morning the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to appeal the adverse decision of the State District Court of Appeal, seeking […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/moorlach-155x155.jpg "Breaking – Supervisors vote to appeal deputies pension decision, put the crimp on John Williams!")
Breaking – Supervisors vote to appeal deputies pension decision, put the crimp on John Williams!
Posted on February 8, 2011 | 9 Comments. . . Breaking news, February 8 – this morning the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to appeal the adverse decision of the State District Court of Appeal, seeking […] -
![. . . It’s been a pretty good week for us blogger/activists who’ve been tirelessly fighting corruption in this County with no help from either our As-Good-As-No-DA-DA or the mainstream […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/gus-ayer-155x155.png "Gus Ayer on the Fairgrounds Swindlers: “Shit. Meet Fan.”")
Gus Ayer on the Fairgrounds Swindlers: “Shit. Meet Fan.”
Posted on February 7, 2011 | 6 Comments. . . It’s been a pretty good week for us blogger/activists who’ve been tirelessly fighting corruption in this County with no help from either our As-Good-As-No-DA-DA or the mainstream […] -
![. . . The Orange County Register reported on December 6 that County Public Administrator and Guardian John S. Williams is stepping down from another elective office he has held […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Johnnyx8-155x155.jpg "John S. Williams Steps Down – from College District Board.")
John S. Williams Steps Down – from College District Board.
Posted on December 6, 2010 | 2 Comments. . . The Orange County Register reported on December 6 that County Public Administrator and Guardian John S. Williams is stepping down from another elective office he has held […] -
![New from the blog of Melissa Fox, Assembly candidate for the 70th District: My Assembly opponent Donald P. (Don) Wagner has approved spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars for […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/money-handshake1-155x155.jpg "From Melissa: My opponent Don Wagner wastes Tens of Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars on John Williams’ Junkets.")
From Melissa: My opponent Don Wagner wastes Tens of Thousands of Taxpayer Dollars on John Williams’ Junkets.
Posted on September 30, 2010 | 7 CommentsNew from the blog of Melissa Fox, Assembly candidate for the 70th District: My Assembly opponent Donald P. (Don) Wagner has approved spending tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars for […] -
![. – – There is a phenomenon observed and studied by astronomers, known as Schroeder’s Parabola: It consists of an adjoined pair of “dark stars” – similar to black holes, […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/stars-collide-155x155.jpg "When Scumbags Collide: Let Spitzer do his damage to Williams and T-Rack.")
When Scumbags Collide: Let Spitzer do his damage to Williams and T-Rack.
Posted on September 29, 2010 | 9 Comments. – – There is a phenomenon observed and studied by astronomers, known as Schroeder’s Parabola: It consists of an adjoined pair of “dark stars” – similar to black holes, […] -
![Now, don’t ask us to make heads or tails of this, we’re just passing on an interesting press release that came our way this afternoon from powerhouse OC lawyers George […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/williams-peeping-tom-155x155.jpg "The Sh*t just keeps hitting the fan, for Public Administrator John Williams.")
The Sh*t just keeps hitting the fan, for Public Administrator John Williams.
Posted on September 9, 2010 | 18 CommentsNow, don’t ask us to make heads or tails of this, we’re just passing on an interesting press release that came our way this afternoon from powerhouse OC lawyers George […]
Oh, Sam. You don't know anything about local politics and elections or local governance. I do. I'll leave it at…