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Category Archives: 2012 Elections

Reviewing Mayor Miguel Pulido’s accomplishments

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Arts and Culture, Elections, Miguel Pulido, Politics, Santa Ana 15 Comments

It seems like many of our readers have forgotten how much Santa Ana has improved under Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido’s leadership.  Rather than try to make the point myself, I am excerpting a recent article from the Santa Ana Sentinel, by Omar Avalos Gallegos:

 Editor’s Desk: Why I’m Voting for Pulido

It’s apparent that some people need more detailed explanations as to why Pulido should remain mayor.

People need to either A) be informed of what this mayor has done over time or B) be reminded of what this mayor has done over time. Continue reading→

2012 Candidates Forum to be held tonight at the Delhi Center

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Business, David Benavides, Elections, Entertainment, Eric Alderete, Politics, Roman Reyna, Santa Ana, Vince Sarmiento 16 Comments

Don’t miss the 2012 Candidates Forum that will be hosted today,.from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, at the Delhi Center, which is located at 505 E. Central Ave., in Santa Ana.

Think Together’s Director, Randy Barth, will be serving as the forum moderator.  The forum is supposed to offer a business perspective.   Continue reading→

Santanero Zine wants you to zombify Santa Ana’s mayoral candidates!

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Arts and Culture, David Benavides, Lupe Moreno, Politics, Santa Ana 16 Comments

Santanero Zine, a publication written by members of the artist community in Santa Ana, is having a fun contest just in time for Halloween, the Dia de los Muertos and the upcoming Nov. 6 General Election.  Santanero would like artists to submit their paintings/drawings of any mayoral candidate of their choice as a zombie.

The deadline is October 25th. Along with their submission, artists can include a 40 to 50 word bio and/or their contact info. Continue reading→

Tinajero versus Amezcua?

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Alfredo Amezcua, Cecilia Iglesias, Democratic Party, Education, Elections, John Palacio, Jose Hernandez, Myriam Tinajero, Politics, Republican Party, Rob Richardson, Sal Tinajero, Santa Ana 15 Comments

Myriam Tinajero

Ballots are arriving now in the mail for this November’s General Election.  Here in Santa Ana we are voting for three Trustees on the Santa Ana Unified School District’s Board of Education.

Incumbents Rob Richardson and Jose A. Hernandez are running for re-election – and SAUSD incumbents never lose.  They have both been endorsed by the Santa Ana Educators Association.  There is one open SAUSD seat as Trustee Roman Reyna is leaving the School Board after only one term, to run for the Santa Ana City Council, in Ward 5.

There are several challengers running for the Reyna seat on the SAUSD School Board.  The top candidates include Myriam Tinajero, who is the sister of former SAUSD Trustee and current Santa Ana Council Member Sal Tinajero; Orange County Probation Officer Valerie Amezcua, who lost four years ago to Reyna; and former Congressional candidate Cecilia Iglesias, who recently became a registered Republican and subsequently disavowed the Dream Act. Continue reading→

Mayor Pulido to host a campaign reception on Oct. 4

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Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido is hosting a re-election campaign reception at the offices of First American Title Company on Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 at 1 First American Way, in Santa Ana.

You may RSVP by calling 818-835-2375 or send an email to Kenya@psccampaigns.com. Continue reading→

Team Benavides supports every tax increase on the Nov. ballot

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, David Benavides, Democratic Party, Eric Alderete, Politics, Roman Reyna, Santa Ana, Vince Sarmiento 46 Comments

Let’s raise taxes!

A curious thing happened at the Santa Ana City Council Candidates Forum hosted by Com Link last night.  The event moderator asked the candidates if they intended to support three ballot measures that are going to increase our sales, income and property taxes – Measure Q, a bond measure to fund remodeling projects at Santa Ana College; Prop. 30, the tax increase initiative backed by Governor Jerry Brown, which actually restores a few sales and income taxes that would otherwise go away; and Prop. 38, an even bigger tax increased backed by liberal millionaire Molly Munger, much to the chagrin of Brown. 

The candidates responded and it is worth noting that the faction that is supporting Council Member David Benavides, including Ward 1 candidate (and incumbent) Vince Sarmiento, Ward 3 candidate Eric M. Alderete and Ward 5 candidate Roman Reyna, all supported all of these tax increase measures. Continue reading→

Labor unions are supporting Santa Ana Council Member Vincent Sarmiento

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 28, 2012

CONTACT: Karia Salazar, PHONE: (714) 623-7185, EMAIL: salazar_karia@yahoo.com

Working Families Line Up in Support of Councilman Vincent Sarmiento for Re-election in Santa Ana City Council

Santa Ana, California – Councilman Vincent Sarmiento receives the backing of working families for his re-election to represent Santa Ana’s Ward -1.

“We are proud to endorse Councilman Sarmiento for re-election. Councilman Sarmiento has a proven record of delivering for working families in Santa Ana . We look forward to working with him to build a smart, transparent and vibrant city,” said Tefere Gebre, Executive Director of Orange County Labor Federation. Continue reading→

The Hatch Act ends Jose Moreno’s campaign for the 69th Assembly District

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Anaheim, Democratic Party, Elections, Jose Moreno, Labor, Politics, Republican Party, Santa Ana, Tom Daly 3 Comments

Jose Moreno’s campaign for the 69th Assembly District has ended – a result of a federal law, the Hatch Act, which prevents many employees of county governments from running for legislative seats – if federal funds are used by their departments. Moreno works for the Orange County Health Care Agency. As such his job was threatened – because union members and local liberal bloggers used the Hatch Act to attack him and to go after his job and his family’s well-being.

Moreno’s opponent, Orange County Clerk-Recorder Tom Daly, also appears to have a Hatch Act problem as his department takes federal money in order to fund their processing of U.S. passports. Daly is also embroiled in charges of sexual harassment.

Moreno will remain on the ballot and I will still be voting for him. Continue reading→

SAUSD School Board candidate Valerie Amezcua to host a fundraiser on 9/27

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Alfredo Amezcua, Education, Entertainment, Politics, Santa Ana, Valerie Amezcua Leave a comment

SAUSD School Board candidate Valerie Amezcua is hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, September 27th, at the home of the Cazales Family, located at 1030 West Moore Avenue, in Santa Ana, from 6:00 – 8:00PM.

Parents are Free.  Suggested Ticket Prices for everyone else are: $25 Per Person; $75 Amiga/Amigo Sponsorship; $150 Comadre/Compadre Sponsorship; $250 Madrina/Padrino Sponsorship. Continue reading→

Why is no one hosting Santa Ana School Board candidates’ debates?

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Education, Lou Correa, Santa Ana, SAUSD 39 Comments

All the politicians in Santa Ana swear that education is a top issue for them, from State Senator Lou Correa, to U.S. Rep. Loretta Sanchez and Assemblyman Jose Solorio.  However there are NO candidates’ debates scheduled this year for the Santa Ana Unified School District and Rancho Santiago Community College District races.  I find this incredible but this is not the first time this has happened.  Two years ago there were also no SAUSD School Board candidates debates or forums.

This was not the case back in the day, when at least the PTA would get involved.  But now our voters have no such opportunity to see the school board candidates in action.  This is deplorable!  Continue reading→

Sarmiento is backing an Anaheim candidate opposed to Latino voter rights

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Anaheim, David Benavides, Santa Ana, Steve Chavez Lodge, Vince Sarmiento 21 Comments

Our neighboring city of Anaheim exploded this summer when Anaheim cops appeared to shoot a young Latino in the back – and no weapon was found on him.  There was already a movement underfoot in Anaheim to push for Area-Specific City Council elections since currently most of their Council Members live in Anaheim Hills – and no Latinos serve on their City Council.

Usually the candidates supported by Disney, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and SOAR – a political action committee run by Disney and other area resort businesses, get elected easily, but this year might be different. Continue reading→

Santa Ana urges residents to participate in National Voter Registration Day

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community Alert:

JOIN US FOR NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY!

SANTA ANA, CA (September 24, 2012) – On September 25, 2012, volunteers, civic groups, and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” for National Voter Registration Day. This single day of coordinated field, technology and media efforts will create pervasive awareness of voter registration opportunities–allowing us to reach tens of thousands of voters or more who we could not reach otherwise. Continue reading→

Solorio to host a campaign fundraiser and birthday party on 9/27

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Democratic Party, Education, Elections, Entertainment, Jose Solorio, Politics, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Assemblyman Jose Solorio is hosting a cocktail reception to kick-off his campaign for the Rancho Santiago College District’s Board of Education, and to celebrate his 42nd birthday, on Thursday, September 27, 2012, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Original Mike’s, located at 100 South Main Street, in Downtown Santa Ana.

I don’t personally understand the need for a fundraiser, as Solorio is running unchallenged, but perhaps he is intending to use the money to help other candidates? In either case, Happy Birthday Jose! Continue reading→

The O.C. Register’s editorial board opposes Santa Ana’s Measure Q

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The Orange County Register’s Editorial Board warned voters about Prop. 39 in 2000. Voters narrowly passed it, 53 percent to 47 percent; it dropped the approval threshold for local school bonds from two-thirds to 55 percent.

Now school bond measures are proliferating – even as the Democrats try to raise our taxes statewide with Governor Jerry Brown’s Prop. 30.

The O.C. Register’s editorial board is opposing all of the school bond measures on Orange County ballots this Nov. 6.  Here is what they had to say about Measure Q – a bond measure for Santa Ana College: Continue reading→

Mayor Miguel Pulido announces key endorsements for his re-election campaign

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Claudia Alvarez, Democratic Party, Elections, Frank Barbaro, Jose Hernandez, Jose Solorio, Labor, Miguel Pulido, Orange County, Politics 10 Comments

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2012
Contact: Lynn Norris, (714) 921-1181

Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido Announces Key Endorsements for his Re-Election Campaign

Mayor’s High Name Recognition, Plus Accomplishments & Key Endorsements will Lead Him to Victory

Santa Ana – Today Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido announced major endorsements in support of his re-election campaign this November. His new list of endorsements now includes: Continue reading→