Foothills Sentry October 2020

Foothills Sentry Page 6 October 2020 IN SUPPORT OF OUR LOCAL VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES Sat. Nov. 7th - Sat. Nov. 14th Handy Park 2143 E. Oakmont Ave. Orange (714) 288-9909 To buy flags ($35 each), become a sponsor, or volunteer: www.communityfoundationoforange.org/field-of-valor-2020.html FREE ADMISSION Please check website for event hours. Orange Election 2020 District 1 As a lifelong resident and small business owner in District 1, I am passionate about Orange. I am run- ning for City Council because it is my firm belief that serving my fellow residents is the highest form of community service. I’ve dedicated my life to vol- unteerism in Orange, having served on the boards of the Orange Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Orange, GOCATAdvisory Board, and Pitcher Park Community Foundation, among others. My goals, if elected, are to protect public safety, address homelessness and grow our economy in a way that balances the needs of small businesses and our residents’ quality of life. We have big challenges Arianna Barrios I am an educator, the son and grandson of veter- ans and working-class Americans. My wife and I were married in District 1. Our daughter was born here. As a husband and father, I’m extremely con- cerned about maintaining the quality of life resi- dents in Orange are accustomed to. The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered local businesses and caused historic job losses. Homelessness is an unresolved epidemic. Crime is on the rise. We must protect our community’s health, safety and quality of life. As an award-winning reporter for the Orange City News, my work included examining budgets, new laws, and labor negotiations. A good journalist is much Eugene Fields I am a husband and father who wants to ensure Orange’s future is secured for my children and gen- erations of Orange residents to come. That’s why I’m running for City Council. I am not a career politician. As an Orange Plan- ning Commissioner and educator, with a master’s of public administration, I will always work to protect and enhance the historical charm of Old Towne. Public safety is my top priority, and I will ensure that we have the resources necessary to protect our community and keep us safe. This includes address- ing homelessness in a sensible way that maintains the safety of our neighborhoods and parks. The cur- David Vazquez My name is Christian Vaughan. I’ve lived in this beautiful city for over 20 years. My wife and I are blessed to raise our children here. I’ve dedicated my adult life to public service, having served eight years in the Army and the last 23 years in law enforcement. As a detective, I’m a court-certified expert in domestic violence and el- der abuse. I’ve served as an Orange traffic commis- sioner for the last nine years. I obtained a master’s degree in public administration. As an educator and certified law enforcement instructor, I teach many of today’s youth at the college level. Orange con- tinues to need poised, reliable leadership in order Christian Vaughan ahead, and we need new ideas and experienced leadership. I have a proven record deliver- ing results on our community college board: refinancing bonds, negotiating with unions, protecting workforce development and supporting our veterans. My record and experi- ence earned me bipartisan endorsements from Orange’s trusted leaders: former Mayors Tita Smith and Carolyn Cavecche, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Alvarez, RSCCD Trustee John Hanna and OUSD Trustee Andrea Yamasaki. I would be honored to have your vote. like a good elected representative: asking tough questions, doing homework on is- sues, being responsive to concerns and criticisms. Those skills served me well in my three years on the OCTA Taxpayer Oversight Committee, monitoring the use of Measure M funds. If elected, I promise to bring those skills to the City Council. I am passionate about making our town a better place for our families. I humbly ask for your vote. To learn more, visit: eugenefororange.com rent pandemic has hurt our local economy, and I will work to help small businesses weather this storm and create new jobs. I will also protect your taxpayer dollars and maintain a balanced budget. I am proud to be endorsed by Orange Mayor Mark Mur- phy; Councilmembers Kim Nichols and Chip Monaco; Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner; Former Councilmember Fred Whitaker; community leaders John Aust, Doug & Susie Willits, Ernie Glasgow and Orange taxpayers. votedavidvazquez.com to maintain the quality of life we all enjoy. As a fiscal conservative, I am dedicated to maintaining our public safety, historic traditions and community values through part- nership and collaboration with residents, business owners, community organizations and city employees. I am committed to providing confident, dependable leadership that the people of Orange and District 1 deserve. For more information, visit VoteVaughan. com. I humbly ask for your vote!