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Posted by Allen Wilson on January 24, 2014
Diamond Bar Councilman Steve Tye has thrown his hat in the ring as a GOP Candidate for State Assembly in the 55th Assembly District.
Mr. Tye was first elected to the Diamond Bar City Council in November 2005 after losing in a bitter June 2005 Special Election contest to Jack Tanaka for a seat that was vacant due to Bob Huff elevation to the State Assembly in 2004. Mr. Tye has been re-elected in 2009 and as recently in 2013.
On June 25, 2013, OC Political article entitled “55th AD Watch: Another Candidate Dual Run?” inquired at the time whether Councilman Tye was flirting a run for two offices: City Council and State Assembly.
Those inquiries are now put to a rest with confirmation that Mr. Tye is indeed an Assembly candidate.
However, Mr. Tye position on taxes and fees may not sit well with Conservative voters in the GOP safe Assembly District, especially in North Orange County portion of the 55th Assembly District.
On September 21, 2010, the Diamond Bar City Council unanimously approved an increase of user fees for Community Services, Public Works and Community Development Departments to be phased in the next three years tied with CPI (Consumer Price Index) beginning on July 1, 2010.
Diamond Bar City Manager James DeStefano submitted the 40 page report to the council for approval.
This contributor spoke to the Diamond Bar City Council on September 21, 2010 with a reminder that an increase of user fees are misguided in an unstable economy and that such user fees are taxes which comes out of someone’s pocket one way or the other.
Councilmember Tye was adamant with a defensive tone, according to September 21, 2010 Council Minutes, by stating:
“…this is not a tax but a user fee.”
“…was a proponent for adding a fee for licensing a cat.”
“…it is appropriate if it costs $100 to issue a permit to have a water heater install in his home that he should pay the $100.”
“…likes the idea of someone plans to add to his home he pays the fees for it.”
“When the City gets closer to recovering those user fees, it will be better for all of the citizens of Diamond Bar.”
The Orange County Register Editorial on September 21, 2010 clarifies during the debate over Proposition 26 proposal to close loopholes regarding fees and the two-thirds vote requirement for approval by the state legislature: “Calling fees what they are: Taxes“.
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has been vigorously fighting over the Fire Fee (Tax) that was approved in 2011 along party lines with Democrats support and Republicans opposed in the state legisature and signed into law by Governor Brown.
The $150 Fire Fee (Tax) for Fiscal Years 2011-12 AND 2012-2013 has effected hundreds and thousands of properties under the CalFire’s jurisdiction known as the State Responsibility Area.
So, Mr. Tye says “a fee is not a tax” may not have read the Orange County Register article, has a lack of understanding of why HJTA is fighting a fire fee that is a tax and surely has a lot of explaining to the voters in the 55th Assembly District whom loathe fees AND taxes.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, Brea, California, La Habra, Placentia, State Assembly, Yorba Linda | Tagged: 55th State Assembly, Diamond Bar, Fees, Fire Fee, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Steve Tye, taxes, User Fees | 3 Comments »
Posted by Allen Wilson on January 5, 2014
As many were prepping for the holidays last month Yorba Linda Councilmembers Tom Lindsey and Craig Young were served with recall notice at the December 17th city council meeting.
The signature requirement for the recall of Yorba Linda councilmembers is 20% if the registration is less than 50,000, but at least 10,000. The last report of registration by the county election officials to the Secretary of State was on February 10, 2013, which shows that there were 40,501 registered voters in Yorba Linda.
The recall proponents will need to gather 8,100 signatures to mount a recall campaign against the two councilmembers within 120 days.
Councilmember Lindsey was elected in 2010 and stands for re-election this November.
Councilmember Young was elected in 2012 and stands for re-election in 2016 who is also running this June 2014 for State Assembly in the 55th Assembly District, which will be problematic as recall could hamper his Assembly prospects.
Orange County Register reported late summer of 2012 the recall efforts of Councilman John Anderson failed because the proponents did not get enough signatures.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CIRCULATE RECALL PETITION
(Served to Tom Lindsey on December 17)
TO THE HONORABLE Thomas H. Lindsey: Pursuant to Section 11020, California Elections Code, the undersigned registered qualified voters of Yorba Linda, in the State of California, hereby give notice that we are the proponents of a recall petition and that we intend to seek your recall and removal from the office of City Councilmember, in Yorba Linda, California and to demand election of a successor in that office.
The grounds for recall of Councilmember Thomas H. Lindsey are:
Broke his campaign pledge of low-density development.
a. Voted against an urgency ordinance, which would have placed a moratorium on high density development and that would help further a ballot measure to eliminate or reduce high-density housing sites that include 4-story buildings with heights up to 50 feet.
b. Refused to listen to concerned residents and deal harshly with the County regarding development of over 500 homes in fire sensitive land near the northeast corridor of the City.
c. Lindsey’s vote to kill the high-density moratorium is an abandonment of his signed statement in his 2010 Contract with Yorba Linda, which pledged to voters that all infill development projects would be consistent with their existing and surrounding neighborhoods.
Is fiscally irresponsible and unethical.
a. Put the City at risk for a $19 million breach of contract lawsuit with the County and the Sheriffs Department in an ill-fated attempt to renegotiate Yorba Linda’s police services contract with the Brea Police Department, after the police contract was signed and approved by both the City and County.
b. Participated in a public smear campaign of three fellow councilmembers, voting to publicly disclose confidential closed-session information used during the November 2012 election.
Councilman Lindsey responded to the recall:
PLEASE, DO NOT SIGN THE RECALL
It will cost Yorba Linda taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in filing fees alone. This recall is a misguided attempt by a narrow special interest to bully council into adopting extreme policies that will hurt our economy, kill jobs and also cost residents hundreds of thousands in attorneys’ fees.
A city-wide moratorium on new construction in response to this special interest group’s opposition is a disproportionate reaction we cannot afford. It’s the same kind of reactionary policy-making that takes place in Sacramento which is driving so many businesses from California.
This recall is a reckless erosion of council’s independence from bullying special interests. It’s an intimidation tactic that sets a precedent on future councils’ willingness to do what is right for ALL residents, not bend to the will of special interests.
I’m a low-density housing advocate who carefully negotiates as opposed to recklessly abandons the fiduciary responsibility owed taxpayers and I’m fully supportive of the diligent efforts by our Sheriffs. I’ve worked hard to help get our finances in order, already saving us millions in interest, and am disappointed this group would waste tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on this unnecessary effort.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CIRCULATE RECALL PETITION
(Served to Craig Young on December 17)
TO THE HONORABLE Craig Young: Pursuant to Section 11020, California Elections Code, the undersigned registered qualified voters of Yorba Linda, in the State of California, hereby give notice that we are the proponents of a recall petition and that we intend to seek your recall and removal from the office of City Councilmember in Yorba Linda, California and to demand election of a successor in that office.
The grounds for recall of Councilmember Craig Young are:
Broke his campaign pledge of low-density development.
a. Voted against an urgency ordinance, which would have placed a moratorium on high-density development and that would help further a ballot measure to eliminate or reduce high-density housing sites that include 4-story buildings with heights up to 50 feet.
b. Refused to listen to concerned residents and deal harshly with the County regarding development of over 500 homes in fire sensitive land near the northeast corridor of the City.
Is fiscally irresponsible and unethical.
a. Put the City at risk for a $19 million breach of contract lawsuit with the County and the Sheriffs Department in an ill-fated attempt to renegotiate Yorba Linda’s police services contract with the Brea Police Department, after the police contract was signed and approved by both the City and County.
Betrayed the trust of Yorba Linda voters and his 4-year commitment to the community to serve on the city council.
a. Declared his candidacy for State Assembly in August 2013 within just 8 months of being sworn in for his first term as a city councilman. Ironically, his November 2012 campaign statement specifically stated he had no hidden agenda and no axe to grind.
Mayor Young responded to the recall:
PLEASE, DO NOT SIGN THE RECALL
It will cost Yorba Linda taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in filing fees alone. This recall is a misguided attempt by a narrow special interest to bully council into adopting extreme policies that will hurt our economy, kill jobs and also cost residents hundreds of thousands in attorneys’ fees.
A city-wide moratorium on new construction in response to this special interest group’s opposition is a disproportionate reaction we cannot afford. It’s the same kind of reactionary policy-making that takes place in Sacramento which is driving so many businesses from California.
This recall is a reckless erosion of council’s independence from bullying special interests. It’s an intimidation tactic that sets a precedent on future councils’ willingness to do what is right for ALL residents, not bend to the will of special interests.
I’m a low-density housing advocate who carefully negotiates as opposed to recklessly abandons the fiduciary responsibility owed taxpayers and I’m fully supportive of the diligent efforts by our Sheriffs. I’ve worked hard to help get our finances in order, already saving us millions in interest, and am disappointed this group would waste tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on this unnecessary effort.
We do know how much it costs. Did you know that ALL Yorba Linda taxpayers are paying over $100,000 a month to subsidize the underpayment of landscape maintenance fees by certain districts in the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District? These districts are supposed to be self sufficient and pay their own way. Craig Young and Tom Lindsey support these subsidies.
Did you know that high-density housing has increased 70% in Yorba Linda and that it is decreasing ALL of our property values in the millions? There is absolutely no way a 4-story, 125 unit, multi-family apartment complex is going to increase property values adjacent to single-family homes. When presented with an opportunity to place a moratorium on high-density development so voters could correct high-density zoning issues, both Young and Lindsey cow towed to developers and voted against the moratorium.
Did you know that Young and Lindsey put the City at risk for a $19 million lawsuit with the County of Orange because they both made an ill-fated attempt to renegotiate our police contract with the City of Brea? The City had a signed contract with the Sheriff’s Department and both Young and Lindsey were willing to violate the terms of that contract and pay more for police services from Brea.
Lindsey and Young are costing our city millions. A recall is a drop in the bucket.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, State Assembly, Yorba Linda | Tagged: 55th State Assembly District, Craig Young, Tom Lindsey, YLRRR, yorba linda, Yorba Linda Residents for Responsible Representation | 9 Comments »
Posted by Allen Wilson on December 9, 2013
We just received this Press Release from the Phillip Chen for Assembly Campaign:
Sheriff Sandra Hutchens Endorses
Phillip Chen for Assembly in AD 55
YORBA LINDA, CA – – The Phillip Chen for Assembly campaign announced this morning that Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens has endorsed Phillip for Assembly in the 55th district. Sheriff Hutchens is one of the most popular public servants in Orange County.
“As a reserve deputy sheriff, Phillip Chen is committed to public safety and to helping make our homes, schools and neighborhoods safer places,” said Hutchens. “Combined with his experience as a school board member, health care expert and small business owner, Phillip has all the qualities needed to be an excellent representative for the 55th district.”
Phillip Chen is a Republican running in the 55th district with the support of the district’s current representative, Curt Hagman. The district covers parts of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties.
“I am deeply honored to have the support of Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, one of the most respected crime-fighters in California, and I look forward to working with her and our law enforcement community to keep us safe,” Chen said.
Phillip Chen is a small business owner and USC Professor who was the top vote-getter in the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board election in November of 2011. He is a top advisor on health care issues to Supervisor Mike Antonovich and a reserve Deputy Sheriff for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Phillip was appointed by Governor Pete Wilson to serve in the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, where he worked on legislation involving foster care, gang prevention, drug awareness, and mental health.
Phillip is a Doctoral Candidate at USC, he has a Master’s in Public Administration from USC and holds a B.A. in Communications from Cal State Fullerton. In addition, Phillip teaches Public Administration as an Adjunct Professor at USC.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, Brea, California, La Habra, Placentia, State Assembly, Yorba Linda | Tagged: 55th Assembly District, Endorsement, Phillip Chen, Sandra Hutchens | Leave a Comment »
Posted by Chris Nguyen on December 4, 2013
 Yorba Linda Mayor
Craig Young |
 Huntington Beach Mayor
Matt Harper |
In a handy tool for their State Assembly campaigns, AD-55 Candidate Craig Young became Mayor of Yorba Linda last night and AD-74 Candidate Matt Harper became Mayor of Huntington Beach on Monday night.
Being mayor during the same year as an Assembly candidacy lends itself to a few helpful advantages:
- “Mayor” is stronger than “Councilman” as a ballot designation. Many voters do not realize that most California mayors are effectively the chair of the city council; these voters instead think of executive mayors, like the types in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, and Chicago. (For the political scientists out there, many California voters believe they live in a city with a “strong mayor-council” system when in reality, most California cities have “council-manager” systems.)
- Mayors tend to get more press coverage than councilmembers, as reporters are more likely to quote a mayor than a councilmember.
- Mayors get more of the spotlight at community events. Rather than asking five or seven councilmembers to speak at an event, most organizers will simply ask the mayor to speak. After all, people attending a community event would generally prefer to hear a speech from one politician rather than speeches from about a half-dozen politicians.
At this point in the AD-55 race, Young’s opponents for the Republican nomination are Diamond Bar Councilwoman Ling-Ling Chang and Walnut Valley Unified School Board Member Phillip Chen. Chang will not be mayor during her Assembly bid, as Carol Herrera became Mayor of Diamond Bar last night. AD-55 Incumbent Curt Hagman is termed out. You can find previous OC Political posts on the AD-55 race here.
Mayor Harper is the only elected official to have thrown his hat in the AD-74 ring as of this morning. His two opponents for the Republican nomination are 2010 Laguna Beach City Council Candidate Emanuel Patrascu, whose day job is as District Director for State Assemblyman Travis Allen, and 2012 Santa Ana City Council Candidate Karina Onofre, whose day job is split between working for H&R Block and as a Field Representative for State Senator Bob Huff. AD-74 Incumbent Allan Mansoor is running for Orange County Supervisor. You can find previous OC Political posts on the AD-74 race here.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, 74th Assembly District, Huntington Beach, Yorba Linda | Tagged: Allan Mansoor, Bob Huff, Carol Herrera, Craig Young, Curt Hagman, Emanuel Patrascu, Karina Onofre, Ling-Ling Chang, Matt Harper, Matthew Harper, Phillip Chen, Travis Allen | 3 Comments »
Posted by Allen Wilson on October 29, 2013
OC Political just received this press release from Phillip Chen Campaign for Assembly in the 55th AD (Brea, Diamond Bar, Yorba Linda):
Assemblyman Curt Hagman Endorses Phillip Chen in AD 55
YORBA LINDA, CA – – Republican State Assemblyman Curt Hagman has endorsed Phillip Chen as the next Assemblyman in the 55th district, which Hagman currently represents. The highly coveted endorsement from the popular incumbent Curt Hagman solidifies Chen as the clear frontrunner in the June election.
“I am endorsing Phillip Chen to continue my work representing the people of the 55th district. Phillip’s background as a reserve deputy sheriff, School Board Trustee and small business owner gives him important insight on the most important issues facing our area – jobs, education and crime. I am extremely confident that Phillip Chen will be an outstanding new conservative member of the Assembly for our district,” stated Hagman who has represented the Orange County, Los Angeles and San Bernardino based district since 2008.
“I am very honored to receive Assemblyman Curt Hagman’s endorsement and I look forward to continuing the standard he has set with his strong, conservative leadership,” said Chen.
Phillip Chen is a small business owner and USC Professor who was the top vote-getter in the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board election in November of 2011. He is a top advisor on health care issues to Supervisor Mike Antonovich and a reserve Deputy Sheriff for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department. Phillip was appointed by Governor Pete Wilson to serve in the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, where he worked on legislation involving foster care, gang prevention, drug awareness, and mental health.
Phillip is a Doctoral Candidate at USC, he has a Master’s in Public Administration from USC and holds a B.A. in Communications from Cal State Fullerton. In addition, Phillip teaches Public Administration as an Adjunct Professor at USC.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, Brea, California, La Habra, Placentia, State Assembly, Yorba Linda | Tagged: 55th Assembly District, Curt Hagman, Phillip Chen | 1 Comment »
Posted by Newsletter Reprint on August 23, 2013
This op-ed came across the wire from Yorba Linda Mayor Pro Tem Craig Young…
Choosing Battles: Local Control, State Mandate and Knowing the Difference
The wise leader considers both armies before going into battle. It is said my NO vote against an Entitlement Program that gives free lunches as well as tens of thousands of dollars to a real estate investor should require that I also vote NO on any funding for the roads we all drive on. Really?? It is also said I should have voted NO on the Housing Element that was approved the night I lost the vote against returning Block Grants. I am painted as being inconsistent. The appropriate retort: apples and oranges.
While ideologically a NO vote on the Housing Element sends a message to Sacramento about objection to entitlements, unfortunately that vote bears consequences that would be overwhelmingly adverse to our city. The NO vote on Block Grants has consequences too (e.g. loss of community embraced programs and over $42,000 in general funding). However, we can afford the adverse consequences on Block Grants, we cannot afford those on the Housing Element.
Long before my time, we were painted into a corner with the Housing Element. Thomas Jefferson said, “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.”
Disapproving the Housing Element could give the State the ability to freeze development in our city; we would no longer be able to issue building permits of any type. More importantly, a non-certified Housing Element could subject our city to scrutiny and significant legal claims from housing advocacy groups, which could be very costly to our general fund. And worse, the NO vote potentially even bestows Sacramento with control to step in and approve, without our input, construction of housing they seek.
A NO vote on Block Grants keeps us from receiving something we can choose to selectively fund on our own. A NO vote on the Housing Element has the adverse effect of taking sole local control away and giving it to the State. A glance at the balance sheet indicates to me that the negatives tremendously outweigh the positives.
Would I advocate for the State returning control to the local cities? Absolutely! However, in so advocating, we must carefully craft decisions balancing ideology with pragmatism.
Craig Young is an attorney, active member in the Lincoln Club, and serves as Mayor Pro Tem in Yorba Linda, CA.
Posted in California, Yorba Linda | Tagged: block grants, Craig Young, housing element, state mandate | 4 Comments »
Posted by Allen Wilson on July 29, 2013
OC Political just received this Press Release from Phillip Chen for Assembly Campaign:
Phillip Chen Reports $334,000 Raised, with $319,00 Cash on Hand for Assembly Campaign
Yorba Linda, CA – – Republican School Board Member Phillip Chen is reporting $334,000 raised through June 30, and $319,000 cash on hand in his newly formed Assembly committee. Chen, a member of the Walnut Valley Unified School Board, is running in the 55th Assembly district currently represented by Assemblyman Curt Hagman, who is not running for reelection due to term limits.
“I am deeply honored and grateful for the overwhelming support I am receiving from the community,” Chen said. “Our district is fortunate to be represented by Assemblyman Hagman and I look forward to continuing the standard he has set.”
Phillip Chen is a small business owner and USC Professor who was the top vote-getter in the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board election in November of 2011. He is a top advisor on health care issues to Supervisor Mike Antonovich and a reserve Deputy Sheriff for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.
“The legislature needs to focus on the important things that impact our quality of life: improving schools, keeping us safe and healthy and creating an environment that will allow our businesses to grow,” Chen stated. “Our local businesses face many threats, from mandates imposed by the President’s healthcare initiative to onerous state regulations to high fees and taxes. I believe my experience in education, law enforcement, business and on health issues will help me take the lead in the legislature on the issues that are most crucial to our district.”
Commenting on the impressive fundraising efforts, Chen consultant Dave Gilliard, stated, “Early fundraising ability is important to candidates. Most insiders use the initial fundraising numbers as a tool to gauge a candidate’s viability and local support. This fundraising number will show Phillip has both the support in the community and the resources to fully fund a victorious campaign.”
Phillip’s prior experience includes being appointed by Governor Pete Wilson to serve in the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, where he worked on legislation involving foster care, gang prevention, drug awareness, and mental health.
Phillip is a Doctoral Candidate at USC, he has a Master’s in Public Administration from USC and holds a B.A. in Communications from Cal State Fullerton. In addition, Phillip currently teaches Public Administration as an Adjunct Professor at USC.
Posted in 55th Assembly District, Brea, La Habra, Orange County, Placentia, State Assembly, Yorba Linda | Tagged: 55th AD, 55th Assembly District, Phillip Chen | 1 Comment »
Posted by Newsletter Reprint on July 18, 2013
This piece just came across the wire from Yorba Linda Councilmember Craig Young:
Let’s breathe some CA AIR back into America.
By: Craig Young
Last night council voted to again approve Yorba Linda’s share of $3.1 Billion in entitlement funding. Though not the lone voice, I ultimately was the only vote in opposition.
I think it is MY responsibility to support the poor, not the cities’ nor the states’ and certainly not the federal government’s. My vote last evening against the HUD Community Development Block Grant Program was cast not because I naively thought there was a chance of reversing this large entitlement program. Nor was the vote cast without careful consideration of the adverse consequences to us as a city both financially and programmatically.
I voted the way I did because
it was the right thing to do…and change begins with me.
Do I support the very-poor (the principal purpose of the program)? Most definitely. I have taken my family on extended mission trips to Africa, Indonesia and Mexico. To him who has been given much, much is expected. The needs locally are just as compelling.
But herein lies the key; I took my family. I didn’t leave it to big government to do my bidding; to do so would have shunned my responsibility and cost me the joy in giving. When government gets involved, expenses go up and accountability goes down. Out of the $3.1 Billion for this national program, local agencies are allowed to lop off 20% for administration expenses, that’s a whopping $620 Million which funds the local administrative machine. Through my research, I haven’t found how much HUD keeps for its monitoring but would anyone be surprised if HUD retains at least as much as they allow the local agencies? This would be another 20%.
2 Problems: Expense & Accountability. With a 20% assumption, it takes approximately $3.9 Billion of our tax dollars to create a $3.1 Billion entitlement program to fund $2.5 Billion of aid. That’s a dollar of administration for every $1.78 of purported aid. And does the aid really support those with the most need? Or do some agencies artificially create need simply to keep their share of administration fees?
My city is blessed with honest administrators and caring citizens, more so perhaps than most places. We call ourselves after all the Land of Gracious Living. When “free” money is being doled out however, one’s constitution must be fortified to return the money, particularly when refusing only means someone perhaps less deserving will take the cash. Entitlement Communities like Yorba Linda (that’s actually what we’re called) must qualify for and spend the allotted share every year. I’m told staff has to work hard to find people to give this money to. Recently our distributions fell in to three categories. Last year part of the money went to fund home improvements, another part went to administer meals for 500 seniors (the grant didn’t fund the food, just the wait staff and incidental support) and the final block funded a low income owner of an investment retail building.
Were all three of these block funds given to classes of people who earn less than the average person in Orange County? Certainly. Yet most of them drive nice cars, many own homes, and at least one owns investment real estate. So my challenge is, as supported by my vote last night, should we really rob from Peter to pay Paul, after of course diluting the tax by $1.4 Billion in administration fees? My vote is, NO.
Craig Young is a local attorney, active member in the Lincoln Club, and serves as Mayor Pro Tem in Yorba Linda, CA.
Posted in Yorba Linda | Tagged: Craig Young | 11 Comments »
Posted by Former Blogger Chris Emami on March 22, 2013
I was working on a database of the part affiliation of all Orange County local elected officials. Finally, I have completed the project with all of the special districts and county seats being added. I also fixed some errors in the previous versions (here, here, and here) and have combined the database into one post.
We have added a button on the menu bar for our readers to always be able to access this database and use it for whatever research/political needs that they may have. Due to the length of th epost you are going to have to click the below link to read the rest of the post.
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Posted by Chris Nguyen on November 15, 2012
There are seven races in Orange County where less than 0.5% separates two candidates for the last spot in office. Countywide, there are 73,719 ballots remaining to be counted (9,371 absentee ballots, 64,217 provisional ballots, and 131 Election Day paper ballots). In all seven of these races, fewer than 500 votes separate the last winner and the first runner-up. These range from the 442-vote margin for the Santa Ana Unified School Board to the 4-vote margin (yes, just four votes) for Fullerton City Council.
In the Santa Ana Unified School Board race, incumbent Jose Alfredo Hernandez (D) is hanging on to a 442-vote (0.5%) lead over challenger Valerie Amezcua (D). In an unusual situation for Santa Ana, two Democrats are fighting for the third place spot and the board’s last seat while Republicans occupy the top two slots, with challenger Ceci Iglesias ahead of incumbent Rob Richardson.
| SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board Member |
| Number To Vote For: 3 |
| Completed Precincts: 89 of 89 |
|
Vote Count |
Percentage |
| CECILIA “CECI” IGLESIAS |
17,814 |
21.6% |
| ROB RICHARDSON |
17,465 |
21.2% |
| JOSE ALFREDO HERNANDEZ |
14,640 |
17.8% |
| VALERIE AMEZCUA |
14,198 |
17.3% |
| MYRIAM TINAJERO |
12,836 |
15.6% |
| ROBERT ALLEN |
5,330 |
6.5% |
In the Mission Viejo City Council race, Councilwoman Cathy Schlicht (R) is clinging on to a 270-vote (0.4%) lead over challenger Wendy Bucknum (R). Bucknum ran on a slate with Councilman Frank Ury (R) while Schlict ran on a slate with Ed Sachs (R). If Schlicht hangs on, the voters will have split the baby by picking the incumbent from each slate leaving the status quo in place with a Council majority of Trish Kelley (R), Dave Leckness (R), and Ury versus a Council minority of Rhonda Reardon (R) and Schlicht. If Bucknum overtakes Schlicht, then the Council majority will grow to 4 members.
| CITY OF MISSION VIEJO Member, City Council |
| Number To Vote For: 2 |
| Completed Precincts: 71 of 71 |
|
Vote Count |
Percentage |
| FRANK URY |
18,051 |
27.4% |
| CATHY SCHLICHT |
15,247 |
23.1% |
| WENDY BUCKNUM |
14,977 |
22.7% |
| ED SACHS |
9,642 |
14.6% |
| RICHARD W. COLEMAN |
4,521 |
6.9% |
| DESI J. KISS |
3,532 |
5.4% |
In the Westminster City Council race, challenger Diana Carey (D) has seen her lead over incumbent Councilman Tyler Diep (R) dwindle to 200 votes (0.4%). In 2008, Diep was behind Penny Loomer (D) by 1,500 votes on Election Night and ended up winning the election by edging out Loomer by 49 votes. On Election Night 2012, Diep was behind Carey by 709 votes. Can Diep pull off the late surge again?
| CITY OF WESTMINSTER Member, City Council |
| Number To Vote For: 2 |
| Completed Precincts: 57 of 57 |
|
Vote Count |
Percentage |
| SERGIO CONTRERAS |
11,039 |
25.9% |
| DIANA CAREY |
8,471 |
19.8% |
| TYLER DIEP |
8,271 |
19.4% |
| CHARLIE NGUYEN MANH CHI |
7,254 |
17.0% |
| HELENA RUTKOWSKI |
2,792 |
6.5% |
| KHAI DAO |
2,477 |
5.8% |
| AL P. KRIPPNER |
2,372 |
5.6% |
In the Huntington Beach City Council race, former Councilman Dave Sullivan (R) wields a 264-vote (0.1%) lead over Barbara Delgleize (R). Regardless of whether Sullivan or Delgleize wins, the conservative majority has already been reduced to a minority with the election of Jill Hardy (D) and Jim Katapodis (R).
| CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Member, City Council |
| Number To Vote For: 3 |
| Completed Precincts: 158 of 158 |
|
Vote Count |
Percentage |
| JILL HARDY |
26,161 |
14.1% |
| JIM KATAPODIS |
23,875 |
12.9% |
| DAVE SULLIVAN |
23,470 |
12.6% |
| BARBARA DELGLEIZE |
23,206 |
12.5% |
| DEVIN DWYER |
18,609 |
10.0% |
| ERIK PETERSON |
17,203 |
9.3% |
| WILLIAM BILLY O’CONNELL |
16,405 |
8.8% |
| TIM RYAN |
13,616 |
7.3% |
| ALEXANDER S. POLSKY |
7,603 |
4.1% |
| BRUCE J. BRANDT |
6,600 |
3.6% |
| TONY JAMES CARTER |
5,407 |
2.9% |
| BOB WENTZEL |
3,456 |
1.9% |
In the Costa Mesa City Council race, Councilman Gary Monahan (R) has a 131-vote (0.1%) lead over challenger John Stephens (D). At stake is the conservative Council majority, with Jim Righeimer (R), Steve Mensinger (R), and Monahan. If Monahan holds on, the 4-1 Council majority will shrink to 3-2, as former Councilwoman Sandy Genis (R) captured the seat of termed-out conservative Councilman Eric Bever (R). If Stephens overtakes Monahan, the conservative Council majority will become the minority.
| CITY OF COSTA MESA Member, City Council |
| Number To Vote For: 3 |
| Completed Precincts: 71 of 71 |
|
Vote Count |
Percentage |
| SANDRA L. “SANDY” GENIS |
15,732 |
17.9% |
| STEVE MENSINGER |
13,998 |
15.9% |
| GARY MONAHAN |
13,743 |
15.6% |
| JOHN STEPHENS |
13,612 |
15.5% |
| COLIN MCCARTHY |
13,254 |
15.1% |
| HAROLD WEITZBERG |
11,561 |
13.2% |
| AL MELONE |
3,591 |
4.1% |
| JAMES RADER |
2,411 |
2.7% |
In the Yorba Linda City Council race, challenger Gene Hernandez (R) has a 114-vote (0.1%) lead over incumbent Councilwoman Nancy Rikel (R). At stake is the Council majority. If Rikel can overtake Hernandez, the YLRRR majority of Mark Schwing (R), John Anderson (R), and Rikel will maintain control of the Council. If Hernandez hangs on, the majority of Tom Lindsey (R), Craig Young (R), and Hernandez would push YLRRR into the minority, with Schwing and Anderson.
| CITY OF YORBA LINDA Member, City Council |
| Number To Vote For: 3 |
| Completed Precincts: 47 of 47 |
|
Vote Count |
Percentage |
| MARK SCHWING |
14,709 |
18.8% |
| CRAIG YOUNG |
14,156 |
18.1% |
| EUGENE J. “GENE” HERNANDEZ |
13,246 |
16.9% |
| NANCY RIKEL |
13,132 |
16.8% |
| KENNITH L. PETERSON |
9,400 |
12.0% |
| TODD P. COOPER |
7,211 |
9.2% |
| LOUIS LEE KNAPPENBERGER JR. |
6,440 |
8.2% |
In the Fullerton City Council race, former Councilwoman Jan Flory (D) has a 4-vote lead over incumbent Councilman Travis Kiger (R). If Flory wins, the Fullerton City Council will have two liberal Democrats (Doug Chaffee and Flory), two libertarian-leaning conservative Republicans (Bruce Whitaker and Greg Sebourn), and one more traditional conservative Republican (Jennifer Fitzgerald). If Kiger can overtake Flory’s 4-vote lead, he would cement the results of the June recall and maintain Orange County’s most libertarian council.
| CITY OF FULLERTON Member, City Council |
| Number To Vote For: 3 |
| Completed Precincts: 88 of 88 |
|
Vote Count |
Percentage |
| BRUCE WHITAKER |
15,269 |
13.9% |
| JENNIFER FITZGERALD |
14,957 |
13.6% |
| JAN M. FLORY |
12,670 |
11.6% |
| TRAVIS KIGER |
12,666 |
11.6% |
| RICK ALVAREZ |
11,200 |
10.2% |
| JANE RANDS |
8,769 |
8.0% |
| KITTY JARAMILLO |
7,457 |
6.8% |
| BARRY LEVINSON |
7,274 |
6.6% |
| DON BANKHEAD |
7,229 |
6.6% |
| BRIAN BARTHOLOMEW |
6,218 |
5.7% |
| MATTHEW HAKIM |
4,149 |
3.8% |
| ROBERTA REID |
1,778 |
1.6% |
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