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The OCTA awards $20 Million for more bike trails in the First District

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OC Transportation Authority Awards $20 Million for More Bike Trails

Half of Projects Located in Santa Ana, Garden Grove & Westminster

By: Supervisor Andrew Do

(Santa Ana, California)— Orange County’s transportation agency is investing $20 million to expand and improve the county’s bike trails and pedestrian walkways. The biggest winners: residents of Santa Ana, Westminster and Garden Grove.

“Orange County is making it easier for people to get out and be active,” said Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District on the Orange County Transportation Authority. “This multi-million dollar investment will make it easier for kids in Santa Ana to enjoy a recreational ride and help Garden Grove residents get to and from work.” Continue reading→

Michele Martinez is hosting a First District campaign kickoff on July 28

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Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michele Martinez is hosting a kickoff to her campaign for the First Supervisorial District on July 28, 2016, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Chapter One: The Modern Local, located at 227 N. Broadway, in Downtown Santa Ana.

Campaign contribution amounts range from $125 to 1,900. RSVP to michelemartinezfundraiser@gmail.com. Continue reading→

SAPD Police Chief Rojas gets caught promoting Supervisor Do while in uniform

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In yet another screw-up by SAPD Police Chief Carlos Rojas, he allowed himself to be included in a picture that featured him in his uniform on a political mailer promoting O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do (a Republican from Garden Grove). Never mind the fact that Do is running against one of Rojas’ bosses, Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michele Martinez, the fact is that it is a a violation of Government Code and Departmental Policies for our Police Chief to appear, in uniform, in a campaign mailer.

The matter was investigated at City Hall and while it was determined that Rojas was “unaware the picture was taken” and Rojas claimed that he did not give permission for the photo to be used by Do’s campaign.

How can our Police Chief be so clueless that he would not observe someone taking his picture in a crowded room during an important meeting?  Continue reading→

The City Council is reportedly scheming to dump Cavazos if Martinez gets elected in Nov.

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Apparently several Santa Ana City Council members are scheming to get rid of our overpaid City Manager, David Cavazos, if Santa Ana City Council Member Michele Martinez is successful in her campaign for the First Supervisorial District, in the upcoming November Primary Election, according to one of our City Hall pajaritos.

The plan, which appears to be the work of City Council Member David Benavides, is to convince the rest of the City Council to replace Martinez on the City Council, should she move on to the O.C. Board of Supervisors, with Planning Commissioner Phil Bacerra. He would then join Benavides and three other City Council Members, and Mayor Miguel Pulido, in voting to fire Cavazos. Continue reading→

Statue of Miguel Hidalgo to be unveiled at Mile Square Park on July 8

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2016

Contact: Brian Probolsky, (714) 834-3110, Brian.Probolsky@ocgov.com

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do and Consul of Mexico Mario Cuevas to Unveil the Statue of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico’s Founding Father in Mile Square Park

(Santa Ana, California) – Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do and the Consul of Mexico Mario Cuevas, will unveil the Statue of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico’s Founding Father in Mile Square Park. The 8-foot tall Hidalgo statue, donated by Governor Miguel Marquez of the Mexican State of Guanajuato, will be unveiled at a free public event on July 8.

Supervisor Andrew Do, who organized the Mile Square Park statue project to honor champions of democratic values, said that the statue represents a symbol of friendship, unity and shared values between communities. Continue reading→

Martinez will face off against Supervisor Do in the November General Election

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Santa Ana City Councilwoman Michele Martinez advanced to the November General Election as she made the top two in the Primary Election in the First Supervisorial District, according to the O.C. Voter Registrar.

The incumbent Supervisor in the First District, Andrew Do, came in first place in the Primary Election with 20,730 votes. Martinez was right behind him with 20,530 votes. Do’s fellow Republican, Garden Grove City Councilman Phat Bui, was a distant third, with 11,026 votes. Continue reading→

The early election returns show Correa in the lead for the 46th Congressional District

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The early returns show that Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez and incumbent First District Supervisor Andrew Do are headed for a November runoff election as they are currently in the top two in the race for the First District, according to the O.C. Voter Registrar.

Do is leading with 13,790 votes while Martinez so far has 9,732 votes. Garden Grove Councilman Phat Bui is behind them both with 7,003 votes. Continue reading→

The County of Orange opens the bidding for running their new homeless shelter

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Supervisor Andrew Do: Homeless Shelter Operator Should Prioritize Innovation, Value for Taxpayers

Santa Ana, California – The County of Orange has opened the bidding process for running the county’s first permanent, year-round homeless shelter. At the Orange County Board of Supervisors May 10th meeting, a unanimous board voted to initiate the next step in its efforts to address homelessness in the county.

Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do says that the county should look for a vendor that will deliver the best value for taxpayers and prioritize innovation in addressing homelessness in Orange County. Continue reading→

Supervisors Spitzer and Do want to cut Bustamante’s government pension

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Supervisor Todd Spitzer and Supervisor Andrew Do Demand OCERS to Cut Convicted Felon Carlos Bustamante’s Government Pension After Guilty Plea

(Orange County, CA) – Supervisor Todd Spitzer and Supervisor Andrew Do called on the Orange County Employees’ Retirement System (OCERS) to strip Carlos Bustamante of part of his taxpayer pension in light of his criminal conviction and sentence on three felony counts that include attempted sexual battery by restraint, stalking, and grand theft by false pretenses.

“The public is sick and tired of people like Bustamante and Former Sheriff Carona being convicted of felony conduct while in office and then riding off into the sunset with their full taxpayer paid for pensions,” said Supervisor Todd Spitzer. Continue reading→

Councilwoman Martinez is launching her Supervisorial campaign on 3/30

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Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez is launching her campaign for the First Supervisorial District on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at The Estate on Second, located at 207 W. Second Street, in Santa Ana.

Martinez is challenging the incumbent, Supervisor Andrew Do. He previously served as Chief of Staff to his immediate predecessor in the First District, Janet Nguyen. She has since been elected to the State Senate.

Martinez sent the following message to her supporters today, via email: Continue reading→

Ratones found at several eateries at MainPlace Mall’s food court

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There are still a few cultures in the world that enjoy eating rodents. For example guinea pigs are a delicacy in Peru, where many people eat them as their birthday meal. And hillbillies here in the U.S. still like to dig into squirrel stew. But for the most part, here in the U.S., Americans do not like the thought of mice in the kitchen, despite Pixar’s popular Ratatouille movie.

With that in mind, a recent inspection by the O.C. Health Care Agency, at the MainPlace Mall, which was recently sold, turned up rodent infestations at several of the food court eateries, according to the O.C. Register.

Here are the eateries that got busted: Continue reading→

Councilwoman Michele Martinez pulls papers to run for the Board of Supervisors

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Santa Ana City Councilman Vince Sarmiento has chickened out again. He was all set to run for the First District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, challenging the incumbent, Supervisor Andrew Do. But Sarmiento has apparently pulled out and now his colleague, City Councilwoman Michele Martinez, is running against Do instead.

A fellow named Robert Bao Nguyen has also pulled papers for this seat in addition to perennial candidate Steve Rocco, who has been trying for months to launch recalls of Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and OCDA Tony Rackauckas. Continue reading→

Supervisor Do and the OCDA are hosting a Scam Prevention Seminar on 2/17

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Join District Attorney Tony Rackauckas and Supervisor Andrew Do for a Westminster Community Event
You are invited to join Supervisor Andrew Do and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas for a Scam Prevention Seminar.

Orange County is helping residents stay one step ahead of the scammers. Join this free public event to learn how to spot a scam, protect your credit and fight back against identity thieves. Continue reading→

Feds approve use of vacant OCTA bus terminal in DTSA to shelter the homeless

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Federal Officials Approve Use of Transit Hub to Shelter Homeless

A plan to shelter the homeless during El Niño rainstorms at the unused Santa Ana Transit Terminal in the Orange County Civic Center has been approved on an interim basis through June by the Federal Transit Administration.

The approval was delivered by letter today, two days after the Orange County Transportation Authority made the request on behalf of the County. The County opened escrow last month to buy the property from the Orange County Transportation Authority; a proposed lease for the interim use was sent last week to OCTA and required federal approval. Continue reading→

Sup. Andrew Do to host a Garden Grove Community Coffee on Jan. 27

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Sup. Andrew Do Hosts Garden Grove Community Coffee

Seeks to Make Orange County More Accessible, Enhance Civic Participation

(Garden Grove, California)— What can Orange County do for you? That’s the question Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do will be asking his constituents at a free community coffee event in Garden Grove later this month.

“I’m committed to making sure that Orange County offers the highest level of service to our taxpayers,” said Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. “We need county policies that support Orange County taxpayers and small businesses.” Continue reading→