Foothills Sentry October 2020

Foothills Sentry Page 7 October 2020 I’ve dedicated my life to public service: former police officer, state investigator, park ranger, code enforcement officer, city urban planner, and planning commissioner here in Orange. I’m known for being an honest and ethical office holder. As a planning commissioner, I fought for my community against abusive developments and for the preservation of our city’s neighborhoods. I supported affordable housing and veterans. As an office holder, I know the seat is not mine. It's yours. I'm simply holding it for you. My public record attests to my word. I’ve lived in my neighborhood for two decades; I know the needs of our community and I’ve made myself Daniel Correa My name is Martin Varona. I am from Orange and for Orange. I am a licensed civil engineer, hus- band, first-generation American, and product of Or- ange public schools. It is past due for our elected leaders to take a bold and modern approach to local government. Com- munities of Orange’s District 2 have seldom had adequate representation on the council, and I seek to put our residents in a position to benefit from equitable local initiatives. Through my working- class upbringing and experience at an elite gradu- ate program, I developed the grit, resilience and knowledge to connect with the diverse perspectives Martin Varona I was born and raised in Orange and it has been my honor to have previously served as a Council- man. In my previous service I brought forward eight balanced budgets while increasing our Police and Fire Department staffing. I kept my promise to fight tax and fee increases while working to bring additional parks, community events and programs for seniors. I will continue to battle attempts at un- dermining your Prop 13 protections. I will use my experience to lead Orange in these troubling times and continue to fight for a safe and financially secure city. My 29 years of service with the Orange County Fire Authority gives me experience that cannot be Jon Dumitru My name is Caroline Alatorre, and I am proud to have been born and raised in District 2 of Orange. As the daughter of working-class immigrants, my parents instilled in me the cornerstone of being a good citizen is valuing democracy and education. Under my leadership, I will continue upholding community-based financial controls and account- ability. I value supporting strong Public Safety ad- dressing crimes related to the homeless crisis, along gangs and graffiti. I will fight for our fair share of Public Works projects and improvements while proposing sensible sustainability modeled solutions towards our lack of affordable housing; including Caroline Alatorre available to residents to listen to their concerns. I plan to develop a program for children to be academic achievers, which will allow them to enrich our community more and to bring in new businesses. Help me to help you. Vote for a man with proven integrity who has an economic plan for our city. Vote for Daniel Correa on Nov. 3. My education: AA, BA, BS, and MPA. “Most Popular Planning Commissioner" [Daniel Correa], Foothills Sentry, December 2018. danielcorrea.org of our community. A community whose diversity is exemplified in Orange’s District 2. People like me have historically been underrepresented in the Orange City Coun- cil, and it is time that changed. If elected, I will seek to make the local economy and government more inclusive and accessible, address the climate crisis, and reprioritize our budget to reflect our commitment to people over politics. Vote early, starting Oct. 5. Vote Varona! Visit www.varonafororange.com . matched in public safety, and I am endorsed by Orange City Firefighters. My goal is to make Orange the safest city in California and never tolerate another crisis like the Santa Ana River homeless encampments. My vision for Orange is one of respect for our Police Officers, honoring our culture and working together for expansion of businesses and job creation. I would be honored to earn your vote, and together we will keep Orange the best city to live, work and raise a family. www.jondumitru.com reparation to our budget deficit. Our district has been underserved and underrepresent- ed in the past, now is our chance to have someone from our neighborhood represent us. I want to be your advocate and representative at City Hall. I am ready to stir up some “good trouble” dissenting loudly against toxic policies that negatively impact our neighborhoods. Please vote Caroline Alatorre for Orange City Council, District 2. “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Orange Election 2020 District 2