The second public Dana Point district elections workshop presented by the City of Dana Point government took place at R.H. Dana Elementary School on 25 April, 2018. The goal was to gather public input on proposed district maps and to answer questions about the legal situation. Read the public comments to each map here.
Dana Point District Elections Workshop Number TwoRead More »
Four candidates from both major parties who are contending for the 49th Congressional seat vacated by Darrell Issa will address real life “kitchen table” concerns. Hosted by three non-partisan, non-profit citizen advocacy groups from Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
2018 49th Congressional Election Candidates Forum in Dana PointRead More »
By all indications, Dana Point district elections will be forced on Dana Pointers in May of this year, just a short time before the 2018 elections. This will be the biggest change in the political process in Dana Point since the city was incorporated in 1989. Many questions remain unanswered. Click to read more....
As a member of the now disbanded Financial Review Committee (FRC), many people ask me whether they should be worried about Dana Point finances. The short answer is “yes.”
The results of the 2018 Dana Point Election Survey are in. The total number of respondents was exactly 200 received between April 5-10, 2018. All details are shown below. The mandate is clear -- the percentage of respondents preferring to keep the current at-large election process is
Please use this survey to share your current point of view. The upcoming 2018 Dana Point elections are poised to be not only contentious, but also complicated. A movement to change the process of Dana Point elections from at-large to by-district voting poses many questions for Dana Pointers.
Dana Point elections are being gutted by city staff with the support of three city council members. The proposed changes suppress votes.
At the March 20, 2018 City Council meeting, it appeared that the majority of the City Council had already decided to go to district elections in Dana Point; but that decision may be inevitable. According to the City Attorney, paying $30,000 and going to districts, in response to a lawsuit and to ostensibly improve the
Dana Point Voting Districts; Councilman Tomlinson’s Irresponsible CommentsRead More »
Up to 60% of Dana Point voters may be prohibited from voting in Dana Point elections for city council. The Dana Point city council election process is being challenged by a law firm in La Jolla, California. The current city manager and city attorney have responded to this challenge by conceding that Dana Point should
There appears to be a great difference of opinion on the city council concerning the city of Dana Point’s contract for legal services currently provided by city attorney Patrick Muñoz. Three council members are satisfied with his legal services and do not want to allow competitive bidding. Two council members and the Financial Review Committee
Dana Point City Council Refuses Open Bidding for Legal ContractRead More »
Secondhand smoke is classified as a carcinogen. As of January 2012, California landlords may restrict or ban smoking in all or part of the rental premises, common areas and individual units.
When Does a Neighbor’s Smoking Become Your Nuisance?Read More »