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ROOFERS UNION LOCAL 220 STANDS WITH DAVID PENALOZA FOR STATE ASSEMBLY

1 day ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

Santa Ana, CA – The Roofers Union Local 220 announced their endorsement of David Penaloza for State Assembly District 68. They join a growing coalition of supporters that includes Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, outgoing Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, and Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. Zack Beasley, Business Manager for Roofers Union Local 220, released the following statement regarding their endorsement:“Roofers Union Local 220 is proud to stand with David Penaloza for State Assembly.
Irvine City Council Appoints Sean Crumby as Interim City Manager

2 days ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

IRVINE, Calif. (June 3, 2025): The Irvine City Council has unanimously appointed Assistant City Manager Sean Crumby to serve as interim City Manager, effective July 7. The appointment was made at a special meeting today. Crumby will step into the role following the departure of City Manager Oliver C. Chi, who was recently appointed as the next City Manager for the City of Santa Monica.
DPOC Flag Day Fundraiser Details Here; Welcome CDP Democrats to OC!

1 week ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

Dear Democrats,Speakers and Award Recipients Announced for DPOC Flag Day Fundraiser June 14thDPOC Chair Florice Hoffman announced the lineup of speakers and award recipients for the upcoming Flag Day fundraiser on June 14th.
JOE KERR LAUNCHES 2026 CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESS IN CALIFORNIA’S DISTRICT 40

1 week ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

Retired firefighter and labor leader vows to finish what he started and flip the seatCoto de Caza, CA — Retired firefighter, labor leader, and leader in wildfire detection technology, Joe Kerr officially announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 40th Congressional District. “I’ve spent my entire life in service—to my community, to working families, and to the country I love,” said Kerr.
Rep. Min To Hold Town Hall at UCI to Hear From Students, Faculty

1 week ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

Irvine, CA — On Thursday, May 29th, at 7 pm PT, Representative Dave Min (CA-47) will hold a town hall at UC Irvine to hear from students and faculty about their most pressing concerns and to discuss his work to support higher education. Prior to serving in Congress, Representative Min was a UC Irvine law professor.
Is Irvine City Manager Oliver Chi Outta Here?

1 week ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

As my phone has been buzzing since last night, I got a reliable tip this afternoon that Irvine City Manager Oliver Chi has served notice and will leave Irvine to take a similar post for a city somewhere in Los Angeles County. I haven’t been able to confirm but the destination might be Santa Monica. I’m told the city council may hold an emergency meeting to counter the offer to retain Chi. Chi joined Irvine in December 2022 from Huntington Beach.
The Tammy Kim Case: What Did You Know and When Did You Know It?

1 week ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

Former Irvine Council member and Mayoral candidate Tammy Kim was arraigned Friday morning at a courthouse in Newport Beach. She faces 10 felony charges related to perjury and election fraud and a single misdemeanor charge that could result in a maximum prison sentence of more than 11 years. While Kim can claim her second address in Irvine’s District 5 met all the legal requirements, it’s her first District 5 address that’s problematic.
Irvine City Manager Oliver Chi is Outta Here; updated

1 week ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

As my phone has been buzzing since last night, I got a reliable tip this afternoon that Irvine City Manager Oliver Chi has served notice and will leave Irvine to take a similar post for the city of Santa Monica. I’m told the city council may hold an emergency meeting to counter the offer to retain Chi. Chi joined Irvine in December 2022 from Huntington Beach. Oliver has more than twenty-four years of extensive government experience at both the state and local level.
OCDA Files Multiple Felony Charges Against Former Irvine Council Member Tammy Kim

1 week ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

TheLiberalOC Has learned that OCDA Todd Spitzer has charged former Irvine Council Member and Mayoral candidate Tammy Kim with at least nine felony counts related to lying about her residence in the 2024 election. Kim claimed to rent a room in a district 5 residence that a private investigator’s examination revealed no such residence.
OCDA Files Multiple Felony Charges Against Former Irvine Council Member Tammy Kim

2 weeks ago | theliberaloc.com | Dan Chmielewski

TheLiberalOC Has learned that OCDA Todd Spitzer has charged former Irvine Council Member and Mayoral candidate Tammy Kim with at least nine felony counts related to lying about her residence in the 2024 election. The Voice of OC has reported she faces 11 felony counts. It’s 10 felonies and one misdemeanor. Kim “moved” into District 5 claimed she was concerned for her safety has citizen debate over Israel and Gaza heated up.