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The reach of Ridgeline Reminded of the painful multi-


year battle over the proposed Rid- geline development, now before the California Supreme Court, all, save for Nichols, believed the city handled the controversial project correctly. Tita Smith voted against the development and noted that “even though the city voted one way, the community stepped in and fought back. Nobody is per- fect, not even cities.” Mayoral hopeful Eugene Fields,


who admits he has lived in Orange only two months, had no position on Ridgeline and missed the mark on several subjects. Asked about privatization of city services, he talked about downsizing at the OC Register. He did not appear to know where the infamous rock crushing facility (site of proposed Rio Santiago development) is, re- porting that he was aware of the dust because he “played softball” near there. There are no sports fields in that area. A candidate’s personal history


and awareness of neighborhood issues is important to voters in “small town/big city” Orange. Lifelong resident Smith said that “the strength of the neighbor- hoods and towns is what I love about Orange.” Jon Dumitru, an- other lifer, said, “I am very proud of Orange and its residents in coming together to influence the city.”


Life of the party The last several elections in


Orange have been overtly influ- enced by the Republican Central Committee as well as out-of-town


special interests. Asked if party politics had a place in Orange’s nonpartisan elections, Smith, Nichols, Dumitru and Fields said “no.” Whitaker and Grangoff said “yes.” “It is important for voters to


know where I stand,” Grangoff explained, “and that is the Repub- lican Party.” Whitaker agreed, saying, “I


represent a broad spectrum of voters but it is important that vot- ers understand my political phi- losophy.” Nichols, also a Republican, be-


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lieves “party politics doesn’t play a role when it comes to what’s in the best interest for our commu- nity.” And Republican Dumitru said “being a part of the party’s endorsement takes away from be- ing responsive to the residents.”


Audience participation Of all the questions posed dur-


ing the two-hour event, those coming from the audience were the most targeted. Jon Dumitru was specifically asked about his financial woes and how his mis- management of personal funds


translated to city finances. He reported that his past financial troubles came from severe medi- cal issues in 1994, and that he stands by the financial decisions he made during his previous eight years on the council and the re- sulting balanced budgets. Ray Grangoff, considered to be


a politician “passing through” Or- ange on his way to greater glory in the Republican Party, was ques- tioned about his status as a legiti- mate resident. Grangoff replied by giving out his home address. “I have lived in Orange since 2008,”


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he said, “if anyone wants to stop by, feel free to knock on my door and I will answer.” The audience challenged Fred


Whitaker’s bid to become Repub- lican Central Committee chair- man as contrary to the goals of an elected city councilman. Whi- taker disagreed with the “prem- ise” of the question, indicating he did not see a conflict. While he suggested the party “needs to en- dorse less,” he also, “expects the Republican Party to let its posi- tions be known; that is part of the political process.”


I have been directly involved in Villa Park government for many years. This experience has prepared me to make better and more knowledgeable decisions to keep Villa Park the kind of city where we enjoy living and raising our families.


Bill Nelson has a proven record of leadershipin the community and in business


Chair of the Villa Park Investment Advisory Committee Past Treasurer of Villa Park Community Services Foundation Chair the Board of Trustees of an Orange County Special District Treasurer of the California Special Districts Association Served on the Orange County Grand Jury Over 25 years’ experience as a financial executive for ARCO and Southern California Gas Company


Community And Business Leaders Endorse Bill Nelson:


Hon. Bill Campbell, Former Orange County Supervisor Hon. Brad Reese, Villa Park Councilmember Hon. Greg Mills, Villa Park Councilmember Hon. Deborah Pauly, Villa Park Councilmember Hon. Bob Bell, Former Villa Park Mayor and Councilmember Hon. Jim Rheins, Former Villa Park Mayor and Councilmember


Hon. Rich Ulmer, Former Villa Park Mayor and Councilmember Hon. Patricia Bortle, Former Villa Park Mayor and Councilmember Hon. Rich Freschi, Former Villa Park Mayor and Councilmember Steven Pollack, Past President. Rotary Club of Villa Park Dr.William Langstaff, Villa Park Dental Center Ron Accornero, OC Signature Properties


“I am an independent candidate, not beholden to any political faction in the City. I welcome all supporters.”


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