The rest of my mail included two more positive pieces. One from Emanuel Patrascu and another from Keith Curry. Enjoy!
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AD 74 – Curry and Patrascu Both Positive
Posted by Marion Morrison on May 12, 2014
Posted in 74th Assembly District, Mail | Tagged: Emanuel Patrascu, Keith Curry | 1 Comment »
AD 74 – Emanuel Patrascu Attacks Keith Curry on High Speed Rail
Posted by Marion Morrison on May 11, 2014
After numerous introductory/positive pieces of mail to voters of the 74th Assembly District, Emanuel Patrascu is the first out of the gate to go on the offensive. Patrascu’s main opponent, Keith Curry, is attacked on an AP quote made in his capacity as an employee of “Public Financial Management,” a company Curry was employed with for 23 years. High Speed Rail has been a popular target for Republican candidates this election cycle and Patrascu attempts to paint Curry as a supporter of the project.
Patrascu has been very good at delivering timely mail pieces during the immediate days following Absentee Ballots being delivered. In the past three days, this household has received three pieces of mail from him. Curry hit the mailbox strong just prior, but has been quiet this past week. Surely we haven’t seen the end of it, and time will only tell if the race’s other Republican candidate, Matt Harper, makes an entrance. Stay tuned…
Posted in 74th Assembly District, Mail | Tagged: Emanuel Patrascu, Keith Curry, Matt Harper | 2 Comments »
Meet the Candidates: Central Orange County
Posted by Former Blogger Chris Emami on May 7, 2014
This just came across the wire:
Posted in 46th Congressional District, 69th Assembly District | Tagged: Carlos Vasquez, Cecilia "Ceci" Iglesias, Cecilia Iglesias | Leave a Comment »
Keith Curry Fundraiser Tomorrow
Posted by Newsletter Reprint on April 29, 2014
This just came across the wire:
Posted in 74th Assembly District | Tagged: Keith Curry | Leave a Comment »
Commentary: “For The Love of Money” by Assemblyman Hagman
Posted by Allen Wilson on April 28, 2014
Assemblyman Curt Hagman (R-Chino Hills) offers his thoughts regarding the corruption scandals of Senators Calderon, Wright and Yee that made headlines the past few months.
Hagman represents the 55th Assembly District and currently candidate for San Bernardino County Supervisor.
Recently, news of yet ANOTHER state senator being indicted for corruption sent shockwaves throughout California. When I heard the charges against San Francisco’s Leland Yee, I shook my head in disbelief. Could a man known for his gun control efforts be part of an international gun trafficking ring? We do not know all the facts, but I do know that the charges against him are so serious that the Legislature cannot pretend that it should conduct business as usual.
The troubles of three state senators now mean that more than 10 percent of the Democrat members of the State Senate are either under indictment or have been convicted of a felony. Senator Yee joins two other senators who are also facing serious legal trouble. One senator is facing bribery charges while another was recently convicted of a felony for lying about his residency – as he resides outside the district he represents.
And how did the Senate respond? They voted for Senate Resolution 38, which gave all three senators paid vacations. The Resolution also plans to give all senators and their staff additional ethics training. Presumably they will be told that trafficking rocket launchers, taking bribes and making deals with mobsters is inappropriate at any time. To be fair, the State Constitution currently gives no authority to the Senate to suspend legislators without pay and President Pro Tem Steinberg is proposing a constitutional amendment to finally fix that issue. I’m astounded this has not happened sooner.
All legislators understand the law and take an oath to follow it. However, no amount of ethics training will prevent a crooked politician from doing the “wrong thing.” According to the FBI affidavit against Senator Yee, he was well aware of the laws he was breaking. At one point, the senator reportedly said on tape, “I hope I don’t get indicted.”
Ultimately, all three senators should resign from office to remove the thick fog of corruption hanging over the State Capitol. As long as they are allowed to remain in office, it will be much more difficult to make progress on the issues that matter to all Californians such as jobs and public safety. The public is already deeply cynical about government and the least elected representatives can do is take responsibility for their actions.
Unfortunately, it is hard to ignore the fact that the alleged corruption took place in a political environment where one party has absolute control over Sacramento. As that popular saying goes, “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” When one party is accountable to no one, it makes it much more tempting for some to overreach and abuse the power entrusted to them by the citizens.
I have spent years as a volunteer for the San Bernardino Sheriff’s department and have seen firsthand that sitting behind bars is the last thing anyone wants to do. Perhaps all elected officials should take a prison field trip as part of our annual training? It would be a more powerful lesson than ethics training and suspension with pay.
I know that Californians are sick and tired of the mess in Sacramento and want to see an end to the culture of corruption. Elected officials need to be held accountable to the people of their district and the citizens of California. You, the voter, can help by electing men and women with integrity and character – who will do what’s right even when the FBI isn’t eavesdropping.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, California, Campaign Finance, Orange County, State Assembly | Tagged: Assemblyman Curt Hagman, Curt Hagman, Leland Yee, Roderick Wright, Ron Calderon, Scandals, State Senate | Leave a Comment »
Bob Huff Supports Ling-Ling Chang
Posted by OC Insider on April 23, 2014
This is an excellent piece written by Bob Huff on Ling-Ling Chang and why she is the best choice for voters in the 55th Assembly District.
Senator Bob Huff
California’s 29th District | Senate Republican Leader
I’m supporting Diamond Bar Councilwoman Ling-Ling Chang for the State Assembly because she has the kind of experience and values we need in the Legislature.
On the City Council, Ling balanced every budget, never raised taxes, built a $17 million reserve and helped make her city one of the safest in California.
As an elected member of a local water board, she worked to ensure reliable delivery of water without raising taxes or rates. During her time as President and CEO of the Youth Science Center, she worked with young people to emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
And, as a Councilmember, she’s working to create new jobs and cut her own pay to help the city stretch its tax dollars.
Ling-Ling Chang is the real deal. She has been solving problems in our region for almost 10 years as a Water Board member, City Councilmember and Mayor. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to rely on her advice and live in a city she helps govern.
Now, more than ever, we need honest and fresh leadership. I believe we have found, can find and will continue to find that leadership in Ling-Ling Chang. Ling has earned my support time and again, and I hope she can earn your support in the June primary, as well.
Bob Huff
Senate Republican Leader
Ling-Ling Chang for Assembly 2014
Posted in 55th Assembly District | Tagged: Ling-Ling Chang, Phillip Chen, Steve Tye | Leave a Comment »
AD-55 Watch: Ling-Ling Chang Quacks 2.0: Jobs Plan Falls Short
Posted by Allen Wilson on April 21, 2014
Recently, Ling-Ling Chang sent out a mail piece to voters in the Orange County portion of the 55th Assembly District.
The mail piece touts her “5 Point Plan to Create New Jobs”, which needs thorough plucking and inspection:
Proposal: Reform the tax code to focus on job creation.
Reality: Unfortunately, Chang was MIA as newly elected Walnut-Valley Water Board Director during the 2006 Diamond Bar’s Measure L ($34 Million Parcel Tax) that would have levied huge tax on residential, industrial and commercial property owners in perpetuity tied with COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment).
Proposal: Reduce regulatory burdens that chase jobs out of state.
Reality: In 2010, Councilwoman Chang voted to raise fees across the board tied with COLA for the next three years. We reported this issue regarding Steve Tye’s Fee-Tax Flip.
Proposal: Tax incentives for employers who hire new workers.
Reality: Such tax incentives has already been in place for years as employers are generally aware of the current $9,600 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Proposal: Cut government waste to keep taxes down.
Reality: Chang is endorsed by Senator Huff who was one of five GOP Senators who voted Yes on SB 11 (Pavley) that raised $2 Billion tax increase extension for smog abatement, vehicle registrations, boat registrations and tires.
Chang’s Jobs Plan falls short as her proposals which are dramatically different from the reality of the facts.
Therefore, the voters in the 55th Assembly District deserves better than a plucked chicken that would even fail the USDA inspection.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, Brea, California, La Habra, Placentia, State Assembly, Yorba Linda | Tagged: 55th Assembly District, Fees, Ling-Ling Chang, taxes | 3 Comments »
AD-55 Watch: Crime Victims United Endorses Phillip Chen for Assembly
Posted by Allen Wilson on April 21, 2014
We received this press release from the Phillip Chen for State Assembly campaign:
Crime Victims United of California (CVUC), the state’s leading crime victim advocacy group, has endorsed Republican Phillip Chen in the race for the 55th Assembly District.
“As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Phillip Chen is part of the public safety community. He is dedicated to protecting our neighborhoods and schools and to standing up for the rights of crime victims,” said CVUC President Harriet Salarno. “We are proud to join with Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos, former L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley and others in our law enforcement community in endorsing Phillip Chen to be the next Assemblyman from the 55th district.”
Phillip Chen is a local Republican leader, small business owner, elected school board member, and reserve deputy sheriff. He recently received his doctorate degree from the University of Southern California.
Phillip is running in the 55th Assembly district with the support of incumbent Republican Assemblyman Curt Hagman.
Crime Victims United of California is comprised of two distinct, yet complementary groups — a legislative advocacy arm that works to strengthen victims’ rights laws and a political action committee that lends its endorsement and financial backing to pro-victim candidates.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, Brea, California, La Habra, Placentia, State Assembly, Yorba Linda | Tagged: 55th State Assembly District, Crime Victims United of California, Harriet Salarno, Phillip Chen, Public Safety | Leave a Comment »
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