MICKEY MCLANE, San Clemente There were—until Sunday, Oct. 20—three leaders in our city council election: The Kid (lots of special interest money), The Newcomer (lots…
ED WARD, San Clemente During my one-and-only council run last year, I ran head first into the fear-mongering, divisive mob that bankrolled the recent, ridiculous…
By Shawn Raymundo Campaign mailers the Republican Party of Orange County recently sent out supporting Gene James’s run for San Clemente City Council have raised…
By Shawn Raymundo The Orange County Sherriff’s Department has launched an investigation to determine whether state laws governing the use of public resources in election…
JAKE RYBCZYK, San Clemente My understanding of our community expanded immensely over the course of my 2018 campaign for San Clemente City Council. It’s clear…
JOHN BRANTUK, San Clemente Our city council has devolved into two warring camps evenly divided—two members against two members. Most of the candidates vying to…
By Shawn Raymundo Several complaints accusing city council candidate Dee Coleman of trading discounted prices on vehicles he sells in exchange for votes—a potential violation…
TODD SINCLAIR, San Clemente Promises and statements made by city council candidates must have accountability when they are elected. Last election, we elected Dan Bane…
By Mickey McLane Our City Council—five members until the tragic loss of Mayor Swartz—is now so divided, two-to-two, they can’t even appoint an Interim Mayor,…
By Shawn Raymundo City council candidates running in San Clemente’s special election touted their plans to be business-friendly on Thursday, Sept. 26, when they met…
