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…
Rich Atkinson Archive
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![Cathy Schlicht won even though her opponent took in thousands from special interests Last week was the deadline for all city council candidates in the Nov 2008 General Election to […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/cathy-schlicht.jpg "“Grass roots” trounces “special interests” in Mission Viejo election")
“Grass roots” trounces “special interests” in Mission Viejo election
Posted on February 9, 2009 | 5 CommentsCathy Schlicht won even though her opponent took in thousands from special interests Last week was the deadline for all city council candidates in the Nov 2008 General Election to […] -
![Having surpassed her first 50 days in office I just interviewed Cathy Schlicht, the newest member of the Mission Viejo city council. During her campaign Cathy was well aware that […]](https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Mission Viejo council member Cathy Schlicht. Welcome aboard? MV City staff")
Mission Viejo council member Cathy Schlicht. Welcome aboard? MV City staff
Posted on January 24, 2009 | 4 CommentsHaving surpassed her first 50 days in office I just interviewed Cathy Schlicht, the newest member of the Mission Viejo city council. During her campaign Cathy was well aware that […] -
“Grass roots” activist Cathy Schlicht defeats the “machine” candidate in Mission Viejo
Posted on November 5, 2008 | 1 CommentWhile the morning newspaper headline might read “elected in the city of Mission Viejo were councilman Frank Ury with 13,707 votes and first time challenger Cathy Schlicht garnering 11,163 votes,” […] -
Results of CRA endorsement meeting. South OC city council races
Posted on September 18, 2008 | 1 CommentTonight the California Republican Assembly, CRA, held a local endorsement meeting for Republican candidates for city council in the cities of Laguna Hills, Lake Forest and Mission Viejo. Invitations were […] -
76 days until the election yet local candidate kept under wraps
Posted on August 21, 2008 | 5 CommentsAs the presidential campaign moves forward many pundits are questioning the credentials of Senator Obama, Democratic candidate to be commander-in-chief of the country. For several months polls have shown him […] -
Interview with Rich Atkinson, candidate, 2008 Mission Viejo city council
Posted on July 22, 2008 | 6 CommentsMission Viejo Planning Commissioner Rich Atkinson and I had a friendly chat this afternoon during which we discussed his initial focus as a candidate for the 2008 Mission Viejo city […] -
Is “skulduggery” in play in the 2008 Mission Viejo city council election
Posted on July 22, 2008 | 7 CommentsSix years ago we had a well organized “grass roots” and I.E. effort to remove both the Mission Viejo mayor and Vice Mayor and we succeeded by a three to […] -
Let the race begin – Cathy Schlicht pulls papers to run for Mission Viejo City Council
Posted on July 17, 2008 | 5 CommentsEarlier today 24 year Mission Viejo resident Cathy Schlicht met with Karen Hamman, our city clerk, to become the third citizen to pick up the 2008 City Council Candidate Handbook. […]
If we want better and more transparent elected representatives we simply need to pay them more. Take a look at…