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Recall of Deborah Pauly Fails

The committee formed to recall Deborah Pauly sent an email today announcing their decision to suspend the recall. Though not stated in the email, suspending the recall is functionally the same as abandoning the recall because the signatures were due in less than a week.   

The committee, which was formed for the sole purpose of recalling Pauly, characterized their failed campaign as a "win" overall, claiming they are only abandoning the effort because of "terrorist tactics" against recall supporters, bias on the part of the District Attorney, and "bitter, angry e-mails" sent by Pauly and her supporters.

Another explanation might be that they could not get enough signatures.

So you want to be Treasurer...

For those of you who think you would make a good Treasurer-Tax Collector when Chriss Street moves on (perhaps tomorrow, perhaps after a few more terms in office) here are the qualifications you need to meet...

Must be:

A registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time nomination papers are issued (or presumably if and when the majority of the Board of Supervisors appoints you).

Must meet one of the following:

1. Served in a senior financial management position in a county, city, or other public agency dealing with similar financial responsibilities for a continuous period of not less than 3 years, including, but not limited to treasurer, tax collector, auditor, auditor-controller, or chief deputy or an assistant in those offices.

2. Possesses a valid baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following major fields of study: business admin., public admin, economics, finance, accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.

3. Possesses a valid certificate issued by the California State Board of Accountancy, showing that person to be, and a permit authorizing that person to practice as, a certified public accountant.

4. Possesses a valid charter issued by the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts showing the person to be designated a Chartered Financial Analyst, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.

5. Possesses a valid certificate issued by the Treasury Management Association showing the person to be designated a Certified Cash Manager, with a minimum of 16 college semester units, or their equivalent, in accounting, auditing, or finance.

Government Code Section 27000.7 and Elections Code Section 201.

Who out there qualifies?  Any elected officials in OC?

Thank you to Wisckol over at Total Buzz and OC Registrar Neal Kelley for the info.

 

Red County/OC Blog News Roundup -- August 29, 2007

Today's top stories from behind the Orange Curtain:

Union Seeks To Oust Street -- LAT, OCR and DP
A public employee group with more than 13,000 members asks other groups for help in removing the county treasurer.

Editorial: AT Least They're Paying Attention To The Treasurer's Office -- OCR
We share concerns about Treasurer Chriss Street, but see no pressing need for him to step down.

Santa Ana Schools Lose More State Funds, Audit Finds -- LAT
Class-size reduction in district high schools was also improperly implemented, and the district will probably lose nearly $90,000.

Yorba Linda Is Richest U.S. City -- OCR
Census data shows median household income of $121,075 higher than any other city in 2006.

Six American Pennies To Franchise Tax Board -- OCR
A woman from Orange - a World War II veteran - has no problem paying her taxes.

John Wayne Airport Enjoys A Record Summer -- DP
John Wayne Airport served a record-setting number of passengers in June and July this year and expects to top its mark for August as well, spokeswoman Jenny Wedge said Tuesday.

Op-Ed: Council Working To Protect Residents From JWA Effects -- DP
NB Councilwoman Leslie Daigle writes, "The most important thing the Newport Beach City Council has done in the past, continues to do and must do in the future is to prevent the physical expansion of John Wayne Airport (JWA), while preserving the JWA Settlement Agreement and the existing noise curfew."

Garden Grove Continued Charter-Law Proposal 4 Weeks From Tonight

After a strong community uproar tonight, the Garden Grove City Council, on a 3-2 decision, voted to postpone taking action on the proposed Charter-Law plan that would extend term-limits for Councilmembers and divide the City up into 6 Council districts.  Mayor Bill Dalton and Councilwoman Dina Nguyen voted against the motion to postpone while Councilmembers Bruce Broadwater, Mark Rosen and Steve Jones voted in the affirmative.

I was told that the usual suspects were in attendance to voice their opinions: Lan Nguyen and Trung Nguyen of the Garden Grove Unified School District, Paul Lucas, and Charles Mitchell.  For those that do not know, Lucas will be a candidate for City Council next year and Mitchell ran last year.The most dramatic presentation came of course from Lan Nguyen who directly challenged the plan as a scheme to save Mark Rosen from being termed-out.  Some might say it was a little bit over the top to call out Rosen during a televised meeting, but I thought it was great that L. Nguyen didn't hold anything back in his speech.

Announcing Red County/Placer

The Red County family of blogs has expanded once again and into Northern California for the first time: I am pleased to announce Red County/Placer!

For those who don't know, Placer is a rapidly growing and deeply red county adjacent to Sacramento. Although it has fewer Republicans than Orange County, in percentage terms it is the most Republican County in California at 51.3% GOP.

Red County/Placer is being headed up by my old friend Jeff Flint, who has recruited a talented founding Blogpen, including:

• Ken Campbell, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Placer County who recently made news by yanking his endorsement of Rep. John Doolittle.

• Aaron Park, long-time conservative blogger and proprietor of Roseville Conservative.

Jeff Flint himself rounds it out with the pseudonymous Art Vandelay, as well as FR Blog's Jon Fleischman.

Red County/Placer has only been up-and-running for six days, but is already attracting the attention of Sacto-area media and politicos.

Street, Beradino To Face-Off On "Inside OC"

Set your TiVo for this one.

OC Treasurer Chriss Street and would-be-Street-recaller Nick Berardino will face-off on "Inside OC,"
the public affairs program hosted by OC Business Journal Executive Editor Rick Reiff.

The rumble will air on KOCE this Sunday, September 2 at 11:30 AM, then again on Wednesday at 7:00 PM and 11:30 PM and Thursday at 8:30 AM.

Chriss Street & The OC GOP

Will the Republican Party of Orange County support OC Treasurer against a recall Chriss Street, join the recall, or play the role of bystander.

I don't know. But it's important to note the OC GOP did not endorse Street for Treasurer last year -- despite the fact he was John Moorlach's designated successor and faced only token opposition.

Street didn't request the party's endorsement. Why? Because the Street campaign was made aware Street would fail to obtain the two-thirds vote necessary to win the party endorsement, and that it was better not to seek the OC GOP's nod than to be try for it and rebuffed.

My guess is if the Supes strip Street of his investment powers and Moorlach makes a strong push for the recall, the OC GOP will likely go along.

What Are Chances Of A Street Recall Happening?

That's the $64,000 question.

While I think the chances of a union-led recall or better than OCEA General Manager Nick Berardino gave it during his news conference. A union-coalition would be able to fund the qualification and subsequent mail/cable ad campaign, and I doubt Chriss Street would be able to raise enough money for a single county-wide mailing.

But Nick's correct that a majority of voters in this Red county would be reluctant to embrace to support something they viewed as a public employee union-campaign to replace a GOP elected official. It would have to be broader coalition.

As Peggy Lowe posted, OC Democratic Party Chairman Frank Barbaro has seconded Berardino's motion, but that's not surprising. I spoke the OC GOP  Chairman Scott Baugh this afternoon, who told be the party would wait and see what action the Board of Supervisors take on Sept. 11 regarding Street's investment authority.

HBP Commission To Review OC Parks Strategic Plan

Tomorrow night, the OC Harbors, Beaches and Parks Commission -- of which I am a member -- will meet the review the draft Strategic Plan for Orange County parks.

You can review the plan here.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting, hearing and watching the staffing presentation  pf the plan, and making any comments is more than welcome to attend.

We'll be meeting at the Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach.

Garden Grove to Consider Extending Term-Limits & Adopting Council Districts

Tonight at 6:30 PM, during its regular meeting, the Garden Grove City Council will discuss the possibility of extending the term limits for Councilmembers and dividing the City into 6 voting districts.  It is Item Number 9.a on the agenda. Currently no person can serve more than two consecutive four-year terms as a Councilmember, while the Mayor is limited to only four consecutive two-year terms.  Candidates for City Council must also run a city-wide campaign because it is an at-large election where only the top two vote-getters will be seated.