The Democratic Party of Orange County is offering a free candidate training workshop! If you are planning on running for local office or will be working on a campaign, we strongly encourage you to attend this all day training.
Learn what it takes to run a successful campaign from those who have done it!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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Has Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfred Amezcua landed Antonio Villaraigosa’s campaign consultant?
A source has reported to us tonight that Santa Ana Mayoral candidate Alfredo Amezcua has hired Parke Skelton to be his campaign consultant. Reportedly Mr. Skelton came highly recommended by several legislators who are friends of Amezcua.
Skelton knows a few things about mayoral campaigns. His past clients include Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
We are told that Skelton conducted polling before hiring on to run Amezcua’s campaign. Reportedly the numbers favored his new client.
According to L.A. Observed, Skelton is the consultant most likely to lose sleep over going negative. He is known for left-wing politics and for picking candidate he wants to win. He is skilled at direct mail campaigning. Continue reading
Longtime community and civic leader Alfredo Amezcua has decided to run for Mayor of Santa Ana. Below is an invitation to his upcoming campaign fundraiser.
Dear Colleagues and Friends…
By now you know that after overwhelming encouragement from many of you, I have decided to run for Mayor of the City of Santa Ana. On Friday, November 20, 2009, I will host my first, intimate fundraiser at the Libreria Martinez for my close colleagues and friends. I am sending you this invitation because it is of utmost importance that we make a strong, early showing of support…
You are cordially invited to spend an evening with Alfredo Amezcua to discuss the future of Santa Ana, on Friday, November. 20, 2009. Continue reading
State Senator Lou Correa & Paul Rodriguez (Photo Courtesy of Allan H. Woo)
State Senator Lou Correa’s “Taste of Orange County” fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 27, was a huge success. Comedian Paul Rodriguez drove down from the San Joaquin Valley to talk about the water crisis in his area, caused by the Delta Smelt. And he shared a lot of jokes with the audience. Some of those jokes made Correa blush!
There were a lot of local leaders at the fundraiser, which was held at the Delhi Center, in Santa Ana. They included Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and Assemblyman Jose Solorio. Solorio’s colleague, Assemblyman Hector De La Torre, drove down from Bellflower to support Correa and also to campaign for Insurance Commissioner. Continue reading
Don’t miss the “Taste of Orange County,” which will benefit the Lou Correa for State Senate 2010 campaign, coming up on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Santa Ana’s Delhi Center, located at 505 East Central Ave. Tickets are only $100 each – and that will get you a great dinner featuring Orange County’s diverse cuisines, and a fun evening with special guests including comedian Paul Rodriguez, and State Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg!
You can get the details in the graphic above, or RSVP to Connie Sanders Emerson at 916-456-4098, or click here to send her an email. Continue reading