Comments on: Westminster Hiring Lobbyist to Revive 405 Freeway Fight

By: Vern

Vern — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:51:49 +0000

Coupla days ago I was ready to go to the mat for Townsend, just because we’d become friendly while working toward the same cause. Since then, I’ve spoken to two important swing votes on last year’s OCTA Board who were never contacted by him. So I don’t know, these cities better make sure they’re getting their money’s worth before they keep him.

By: Vern

Vern — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:21:33 +0000

“…the check cut by Westminster was for past services, not future activities.”

Yes, Geoff, that’s one thing I said in my long comment. But with spittle.

By: OC Insider #15

OC Insider #15 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:46:20 +0000

It worked pretty well.

By: OC Insider #15

OC Insider #15 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:45:57 +0000

Coverage in your blog (including this) has been must-read, of course.

By: the Pot Stirrer

the Pot Stirrer — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:05:06 +0000

At risk of placing myself in the line of fire from all this spittle being spewed on this “nice, friendly” comment thread, allow me to attempt to enhance the discussion just a little. Representatives of the City of Costa Mesa vehemently deny any future contract on the I-405 Improvement Project with Townsend, stating that the check cut by Westminster was for past services, not future activities. The reaction by Chris Townsend when I called him to confirm the assignment tends to confirm the Costa Mesa position… he waltzed around and told me to contact the City.

By: OC Insider

OC Insider — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:22:02 +0000

Hi. It’s Vern. But I just want to fit in here….

By: Greg Diamond

Greg Diamond — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:32 +0000

I salute the Crises of Leadership.

By: Greg Diamond

Greg Diamond — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:59:42 +0000

Tut-tut. You create a wild conspiracy theory about Margie Rice, which Vern rebuts based on his personal knowledge, and you accuse him of being a “know it all.” I don’t think that the Chrisses should discipline you, but they may want to consider whether you are suillying the good name of the “OC Insider” franchise.

I’m happy to debate, once again, the worthiness of the Alt-3 option, but I think that I should first give the Chrisses — hey, can we refer to you guys as something less dysgraphic, like the “Crises”? — a chance to substitute in a different OC Insider first.

By: Greg Diamond

Greg Diamond — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:52:23 +0000

True, that does not seem to be the brightest “OC Insider” in the pack.

By: Vern

Vern — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:49:24 +0000

Not to mention, you’re suggesting counting on Janet – not exactly the most effective, articulate advocate a town could have on a 16-member board.