A Slice of Orange

Fullerton City Council Candidate ForumFollow the Money 2024: Who's Funding Local Election Candidates? - Fullerton Observer1500 sign petition for Walk on Wilshire to become permanent - Fullerton ObserverA Potential Hiking Trail Along Fullerton's Abandoned Union Pacific Rails (reposted from 2021) - Fullerton ObserverHow Did Fullerton's Roads Get So Bad?Fullerton City Council Candidate Arrested For Alleged Perjury 3 Weeks Before ElectionDespite Illness, Fred Jung Continues His Campaign - Fullerton ObserverOpen Letter to Mayor Fred Jung from Councilmember Dr. Shana Charles - Fullerton ObserverFullerton School District Candidate ForumFollow the Money 2024: Who's Funding School Board Candidates? - Fullerton ObserverGoFundMe for Urooj Naveed

Jodi speaks about politics in Brea with Blake Perez. Blake appears on this podcast in his capacity as a resident of Brea. His opinions do not express the views of the Planning Commission of Brea. BREAtv on the App Store (apple.com)2024 Brea City Council Candidates Forum VOD (youtube.com)Commissions & Committees | Brea, CA - Official WebsiteMarty Simonoff, Brea City Council candidate, 2024 election questionnaire – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)Christine Marick, Brea City Council candidate, 2024 election questionnaire – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)Orange County Register's November 5, 2024 General Election Voter Guide – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)Chief's Advisors on Public Safety (CAPS) | Brea, CA - Official Website

Urooj interviews Jan Flory about her professional biography, her reasons for running for office, and her views on current issues facing the city of Fullerton.Website.

Urooj speaks with Kitty Jaramillo about her reasons for running for Fullerton City Council, her professional biography, and her views on recent issues facing the city of Fullerton. Website

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

California 2024 ballot propositions - BallotpediaProposition Analysis (ca.gov)2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know (calmatters.org)Ballot Measures - League of Women Voters of California | Education Fund (cavotes.org)

Urooj talks with Nick Dunlap, City Council Member and current Mayor of Fullerton, about his achievements in office and his views on current issues facing the city. nicholas.dunlap@cityoffullerton.comFacebookWebsite

Urooj speaks with Anjali Tapadia and James Kim about their efforts to organize the local Fullerton community to help save the Walk on Wilshire, a pedestrianized zone in Downtown Fullerton. Email: savewalkonwilshire@gmail.com InstagramWebsiteFullerton Observer Article

Urooj talks with City Council Member and current Mayor Pro Tem, Fred Jung, about why he is running for reelection and his views on current issues facing the city of Fullerton.Website:https://www.fred4fullerton.com/fred.jung@cityoffullerton.com

Urooj talks with Matt Truxaw about why he wants to run for Fullerton City Council and his goals if elected.Website:https://www.matt4fullerton.com/

Urooj talks with current Board of Trustee Leonel Talavera about his experience on the school board, why he is running again, and much more. Click the links below for his social media and website.WebsiteFacebook PageInstagram

Urooj talks with James Cho about why he is running to be on the Board of Trustees for the Fullerton School District, his professional experience in Washington D.C., and much more.Contact James at: hello@jamesforfullerton.comVisit his website at:https://www.jamesforfullerton.com/

Urooj interviews Fullerton School District Board of Trustees incumbent Hilda Sugarman in this episode. She is the vice president of the Board of Trustees and president of the nonprofit Fullerton Education Foundation. Her email is reelectsugarman@gmail.com

In this episode, Urooj Naveed discusses how to get involved with your local government. She offers five easy steps to hep you increase your civic participation.

Jodi overviews the various issues, and measures on the November 5, 2024, Presidential Election.LAO.ca.gov Proposition Analysis (ca.gov)Easy Voter Guide: League of Women Voters of California California 2024 ballot propositions - Ballotpedia

"A Slice of Orange" is back for the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election!In our first episode of season 5, Jodi provides an overview of this election season. She also introduces our new cohost, Urooj Naveed.

Secretary of State Election Results:Election Night Results | 2024 Presidential Primary | California Secretary of State PDI Ballot Tracker:https://tableau.the-pdi.com/#/site/CampaignTools/views/2024PrimarylMainAVTracker/2024PrimaryElectionTracker-Overview Orange County: Current Election Results | OC Vote

What happens when a ballot measure is against the law? We find out with a discussion about the Huntington Beach ballot measures with Lee Fink. Links:Measures on the Ballot | OC VoteHuntington Beach resident files suit in attempt to stop possible Voter ID requirement - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)California Attorney General Warns Huntington Beach Against Implementing Voter ID Law (voiceofoc.org)Judge declines to block Huntington Beach voter ID measure from March primary ballot - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

The descendant of Syrian refugees, Cheyenne was raised by two generations of single mothers who fought to create their version of the American Dream. Cheyenne overcame generational obstacles to become the first in her family to graduate college, with dual degrees in political science and public policy. She went on to earn her law degree, drawing on her own experiences to defend domestic violence survivors in the Orange County courts.She then made history as the youngest law clerk for Senator Amy Klobuchar. During her time working with the Senate Judiciary Committee, Cheyenne helped construct the impeachment case against former President Trump and was instrumental in drafting and promoting legislation that advanced progressive causes.As a policy advocate, she has used her experience to organize grassroots action, draft federal legislation, and advise the White House on the most pressing issues of our time. With her fresh perspective and unwavering public service commitment, Cheyenne has the proven experience necessary to effect real and lasting change at all levels of government. Links:https://www.cheyennehunt.com/ At 26, California Democrat hopes to become second member of Gen Z in Congress - ABC News (go.com)Meet the Gen Z Candidates Running for Congress in 2024 | Teen Vogue Gen Z marks a new generation of voters and candidates (usatoday.com)

Kim Nguyen-Penaloza made history in 2016 as the first Latina and youngest person elected to the Garden Grove City Council at only the age of 25 and is now running for the 45th Congressional District. Kim is the daughter of a Mexican immigrant mother and Vietnamese refugee father and the first in her family to go to college. Kim recently gave birth to her first child, Penelope Luna Penaloza and seeks to be a voice for working mothers. Kim Nguyen-Penaloza for Congress (votekimnguyen.com)

Jodi talks with Professor Dan Jacobson, Orange County Superior Court Judicial Candidate on the March 5, 2024, ballot. About Prof. Jacobson - Dan Jacobson for Judge 2024

Allyson Muñiz Damikolas is an engineer, mom of three, and Tustin school board trustee running for Congress in California's 40th Congressional District. Rooted in California, her Mexican-American family has a strong military background; her father is a US Marine veteran and her grandfathers fought in WWII. Her mother, a union cafeteria worker, raised four children. Determined to rise from financial instability, Allyson got an engineering degree and joined an environmental consulting firm.Allyson for Congress

Dr. Nancy Watkins is a retired high school teacher and current associate professor of educational leadership at Cal State Fullerton. She is running for the Orange County Board of Education, Area 3, this March. NancyWatkins4oc.comNancy Watkins - Home (nancywatkins4oc.com)

Jodi talks with Tom Campbell, Co-Founder of the Common Sense Party of California.According to the Public Policy Institute of California's poll, 68% of Californians agree with the statement, "A third party is needed." and the Common Sense Party was created to be that alternative. Tom Campbell is a former five-term Republican United States Congressman and a former member of the California State Senate. He's currently the Dean of the Chapman University School of Law. Website: Common Sense Party (cacommonsense.org)

There are three races for Orange County Superior Court Judge on the March 5th Ballot for Orange County Voters.What are we voting for and why are there so many former deputy district attorneys on the bench?#3Jason Baez, Orange County Deputy District AttorneyBAEZ FOR JUDGEProfessor Dan Jacobson, Professor of LawDan Jacobson for Judge 2024#16Richard Zimmer, Orange County Deputy District AttorneyRichard Zimmer for Judge (zimmer4judge.com)Binh Dang, Los Angeles County Public DefenderAbout Binh (binhdangforjudge.com)#35Whitney Bokosky, Orange County Deputy District AttorneyBokosky For Judge » Bokosky for Judge (bokosky4judge.com)Daniel Kern, Family Law AttorneyDaniel J. Kern for Orange County Superior Court Judge (danieljkernforjudge.org)

"A Slice of Orange" is back for the March 5, 2024 Election. For our first episode, Jodi gives an overview of what's on the ballot for Orange County voters.Get informed and engaged before you cast a ballot. Presidential PrimaryUnited States Senate PrimaryCongressional PrimaryCalifornia LegislatureAssembly and State Senate PrimaryOrange County Board of EducationOrange County Board of SupervisorsOrange County Superior Court JudgesRecall – Orange Unified School DistrictCalifornia: Prop 1 Behavioral Health Services ActLocal Ballot Measures (HB, Irvine, Westminster)Political Party Central Committee Members Click here to view the PowerPoint slides.

We close out the November 2022 season covering election analyis with Lee Fink.Lee K. Fink is Chair of the Business Litigation Department for the Brower Law Group. In addition to his experience as a business, employment, and probate litigator, Lee has extensive experience is political law and campaigns and law. He was staff on both Obama Presidential campaigns as a statewide deputy and later voter protection director, a senior advisor for the Hillary Campaign, and a consultant for Stacey Abram's Fair Fight in 2020. Lee served as outside counsel for several Democratic campaigns in 2022. Lee was also the Press Liaison for John Garamendi for Insurance Commissioner in 2002, worked at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), and has been a volunteer and volunteer leader on numerous campaigns dating back to 1988.Lee served in the Obama Administration during both terms, lastly as Principal Deputy Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He is the Vice Chair of the Democratic Foundation of Orange County and the Lead Counsel for the Democratic Lawyers of Orange County. Lee is a member of the California Democratic State Central Committee (1995-1996; 2003-2016; 2019-Present) and a member of the California Democratic Party Executive Board (2019-Present). Lee ran for Tustin City Council in 2020, finishing fourth (top-3 elected), just 0.65% behind the third-place winner.Lee received his Juris Doctorate from the New York University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley. He also clerked for the Honorable David O. Carter of the US District Court, Central District.

We close out the November 2022 season covering election analyis with Lee Fink.Lee K. Fink is Chair of the Business Litigation Department for the Brower Law Group. In addition to his experience as a business, employment, and probate litigator, Lee has extensive experience is political law and campaigns and law. He was staff on both Obama Presidential campaigns as a statewide deputy and later voter protection director, a senior advisor for the Hillary Campaign, and a consultant for Stacey Abram's Fair Fight in 2020. Lee served as outside counsel for several Democratic campaigns in 2022. Lee was also the Press Liaison for John Garamendi for Insurance Commissioner in 2002, worked at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), and has been a volunteer and volunteer leader on numerous campaigns dating back to 1988.Lee served in the Obama Administration during both terms, and lastly as Principal Deputy Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He is the Vice Chair of the Democratic Foundation of Orange County and the Lead Counsel for the Democratic Lawyers of Orange County. Lee is a member of the California Democratic State Central Committee (1995-1996; 2003-2016; 2019-Present) and a member of the California Democratic Party Executive Board (2019-Present). Lee ran for Tustin City Council in 2020, finishing fourth (top-3 elected), just 0.65% behind the third-place winner.Lee received his Juris Doctorate from the New York University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from UC Berkeley. He also clerked for the Honorable David O. Carter of the US District Court, Central District.

In this episode of "A Slice of Orange" Dr. Jody Agius Vallejo and Jodi Balma cover the November 2022 Election results as of 11/11/2022 - what happened, what we know so far, and what we're waiting to find out.https://ocvote.gov/maps/index-test.php#33.6518/-117.7879/10/type=resultshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gustavo-arellano-on-l-a-s-lying-sheriff-eyal-press/id492010645?i=1000580371512https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-31/column-alex-villanueva-santa-monicahttps://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/2022-midterm-election/https://ocvote.gov/results/current-election-resultshttps://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/mapshttps://electionresults.sos.ca.govhttps://www.latimes.com/projects/2022-california-election-los-angeles-county-live-results/https://voiceofoc.org/?s=2022%20Elections

Summary:Jodi talks to Dr. Jody Agius Vallejo about school board elections, the charter schools in Orange County, and what it all means for our society and public education. Show Notes:https://dornsife.usc.edu/cf/faculty-and-staff/faculty.cfm?pid=1022709https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18143161-barrios-to-burbs https://blog.electkevinkiley.com/kevin-kileys-school-board-endorsements/ https://news.fullerton.edu/2022/10/college-of-education-supports-just-equitable-and-inclusive-teaching/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/10/us/hillsdale-college-charter-schools.htmlhttps://www.salon.com/2022/03/17/the-far-rights-national-plan-for-schools-plant-charters-defund-public-education/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/22/1776-commission-report-trump-administration-historians The Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum | K-12 American Classical Education

Summary:Jodi covers those judicial elections no one knows how to vote on -- retention elections for our appellate and Supreme Court justices. Beyond this election, she covers the history of how they got on the ballot, the one and only election where the voters removed justices from the bench, Justice Janice Rogers Brown, and why we should work to remove them from the ballot.

Jodi and Greg Diamond, Orange Juice Blog discuss the Board of Equalization, District 4 race, and why we both endorse David Dodson over the incumbent. If you live in Orange County, Imperial County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, or San Diego County, this race is on your ballot.https://www.daviddodson4boe.orghttps://ballotpedia.org/David_Dodson_(California)https://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2022/08/democratic-party-embargo-of-dodson-for-board-of-equalization-support-is-broken/https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/S-F-DA-candidate-wanted-in-Nevada-3199867.phphttps://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/03/08/california-democrats-endorse-convicted-disbarred-slumlord-for-state-office/https://www.sactopolitico.com/post/california-board-equalization-false-endorsementhttps://www.reviewjournal.com/news/news-columns/jane-ann-morrison/stalkers-message-to-garrett-no-comp-no-peace/

Jodi talks with two candidates for Fullerton City Council, Dr. Shana Charles, candidate for District 3 and Fullerton City Councilman Ahmad Zahra, running for re-election in District 5. They talk about what they've learned walking their districts, what they want to do if elected, and how to build civic engagement in Fullerton.https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/city-clerk/elections/find-my-districthttps://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/1543?&redirect=true&h=db870779f84dcfd49b72e6ad09941853https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/city-manager-s-office/public-information/fullerton-tvhttp://shana4fullerton.comhttps://fullertonobserver.com/2022/10/05/district-3-city-council-candidates-answer-questions-on-local-issues/https://www.ahmadzahra.comhttps://fullertonobserver.com/2022/10/05/district-5-city-council-candidates-answer-questions-on-local-issues/

In this episode, Jodi revisits her May interview with Michele Bell. Michele Bell is a commissioner for the Orange County Superior Court, presiding on the Central Panel. Prior to her appointment, she worked for almost fourteen years as a deputy public defender with the Orange County Public Defender's Office. During her tenure there, Bell held an assignment on the Felony Panel Trial Team. She was a former board member of the Thurgood Marshall Bar Association.

Jodi talks with Ronald Baesler about what's at stake in this election, why it's important to be informed and vote for candidates who will protect democracy and uphold our elections.“The 2022 elections will determine the fate of our democracy. We are lucky that Southern California, including Orange County, has several competitive districts which could tip the balance in Congress and change the fate of our nation. YOUR VOTE MATTERS!” Ronald BaeslerPhysicist, retired pastor, and social and economic justice advocate Ron Baesler has led Habitat for Humanity trips to El Salvador, Guatemala, Brazil, Paraguay, Malawi, Vietnam, and Romania. Wherever he goes, he listens to, tells, and writes stories, including five books. Seeing the people's struggle has helped him more deeply appreciate the rights and opportunities we have in this country. He realizes how fragile our democratic institutions really are and believes our democracy is in danger if we're not careful.https://accountability.gop/report-card/https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/interactive/2022/election-deniers-running-for-office-elections-2022/?state=Californiahttps://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/https://ballotpedia.org/California_elections,_2022https://cavotes.orghttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2022-10-04/michelle-steel-jay-chen-campaign-lies

Jodi and Greg Diamond, Orange Juice Blog cover the November election, candidates, and what people need to know about local politics.Show Notes:Orange Juice BlogFULL Fall 2022 Roster of Races & Measures! | Orange Juice BlogDemocratic Party Embargo of Dodson for Board of Equalization Support is BROKEN!!! | Orange Juice BlogStatus of Local Races, Aug. 21 UPDATE! | Orange Juice Blog

Jodi does a deep dive on the California Ballot Measures - covering the Pros and Cons of each, and then giving her own opinion at the end of the episode.If you haven't listened to the Quick Review of the Ballot Measures, we encourage you to start with that episode from September 13, 2022.https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.listennotes.com%2Fpodcasts%2Fa-slice-of-orange%2Fballot-measures-YDWarnsXt5x%2F&data=05%7C01%7C01915843%40fullcoll.edu%7C7c6fd704669048faff3508daa3c4a7ec%7Cf8b4752f8a294d0e97b5f7428505ab38%7C1%7C0%7C638002362286281290%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2Ehr%2BWBcmcZq20nlIaANvOhIDo63QTT9OCby6JCE6SE%3D&reserved=0https://ballotpedia.org/California2022ballot_propositionshttps://lao.ca.gov/BallotAnalysis/Propositions

Jodi talks with Michelle Bernier, Candidate for La Habra City Council.Show Notes:Home (michellebernier4lh.com)Sep 28, 2022 League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - La Habra, CA (swagit.com)Planning Commission | La Habra, CA - Official Website (lahabraca.gov)Project Overview | La Habra, CA - Official Website (lahabraca.gov)Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight | TED TalkAbout Us - The Whole Child

Jodi talks with Kathleen Treseder, Candidate for Irvine City Council, about climate change, fungi research, deforestation in Borneo, #MeToo UCI, and her experience as a political candidate.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is a UCI Professor, non-profit founder, justice advocate, community leader, and mother, who is committed to building a bright future for Irvine.Dr. Kathleen Treseder is the Howard A. Schneiderman Endowed Chair and Professor of Biology at the University of California, Irvine. For thirty years, she has led an internationally recognized research program and educated the next generation of scientists and college graduates. Kathleen Treseder worked her way through college and graduate school, earning an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from University of Utah and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University.In 2017, Dr. Treseder became a leader in the fight to make UCI a safer place for women, and has since founded and funded the Treseder Randerson Fund to support women and marginalized groups in Orange County.Dr. Treseder is also known for her local environmental leadership combating climate change and pollution. Kathleen co-founded OC Clean Power, a grassroots organization of over 30 non-profits, businesses, school organizations, and faith groups. With her leadership, they successfully lobbied Irvine, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Buena Park to found OC Power Authority, one of the largest renewable energy programs in California.https://www.kathleentreseder.comhttps://theliberaloc.com/2021/05/17/dr-kathleen-treseder-to-kick-off-campaign-for-irvine-city-council/https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/tresederlab/an-open-letter-about-sexual-harassment-and-retaliation-at-uci/https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/tresederlab/an-open-letter-about-sexual-harassment-and-retaliation-at-uci/https://www.ocweekly.com/a-dozen-uc-irvine-professors-express-himpathy-toward-disgraced-colleague-francisco-ayala/https://www.cityofirvine.org/environmental-programshttps://crimesurvivors.org/survivor-resources/#first-stepshttps://wwf.panda.org/discover/knowledgehttps://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-diamond-age-or-a-young-ladys-illustrated-primer

Jodi talks with David Dodson, candidate for Board of Equalization, District 4. A business graduate from the University of Arizona, David also attended San Diego State University. David's dad served as an Officer in the U.S. Army. David was born at Fort Knox Army Hospital. His uncle and father-in-law served in the U.S. Navy. David proudly served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. ​ David's mother is a revered teacher at Cypress College. His wife Penny is a Special Education Paraeducator in Capistrano School District. David's sister is a teacher in Los Angeles. His son works as a Paraeducator in the Santa Ana School District and is attending school in Fullerton to become a teacher. David's daughter graduated from the University of Arizona with a Political Science/Natural Resources Degree and currently works at the Berkeley County Animal Shelter. He has been a union member throughout his career with SEIU and ACSS. David always contributed additional dues for union political activity, and he has lobbied with his union at California's State Capital. His wife, mother, brother, sister, son, and daughter are all enthusiastic union members. David loves surfing, hiking and outdoor activities. As an environmentalist, he participates in beach and trail cleanups. Active in his community, David volunteers at schools and kids sports and was a PTA Treasurer. An animal advocate, David and his family have a long tradition of adopting and fostering rescue pets. ​ David lives in Dana Point with his wife Penny where they raised two children. In September 2021, David and Penny became first time grandparents. David is driven to make positive changes to help Californian's current and future generations.Show Notes: Home | David Dodson Candidate for BOE (daviddodson4boe.org) David Dodson (California) - Ballotpedia Democratic Party Embargo of Dodson for Board of Equalization Support is BROKEN!!! | Orange Juice Blog S.F. DA candidate wanted in Nevada (sfgate.com) California Democrats Endorse Convicted, Disbarred 'Slumlord' for State Office (breitbart.com) SactoPolitico probe: Board of Equalization incumbent admits filing false endorsement by NewsomStalker's message to Garrett: No comp, no peace | Las Vegas Review-Journal (reviewjournal.com) Meet the Candidates: Monday, October 17th Fullerton College Room 224/226/228 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. RSVP: https://forms.gle/o3Wor4dN8mWD9MVs5

Jodi talks to PYLUSD Trustee Carrie Buck who is running for re-election this November.Board of Trustees President, Carrie Buck has served as a member of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Board of Education since 2010. She also serves as the Vice President of the Orange County School Board Association. In 2022, she was appointed by the California State Superintendent to the Child Nutrition Advisory Council that provides proactive leadership for the enhancement of the health and nutrition education for California's youth.Carrie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton. Prior to her election to the Board, she worked as an instructional assistant in special education for the District. She became involved in her children's schools while serving on the PTA and School Site Council, and as the school's representative to the Superintendent's Community Advisory Council. Carrie has three daughters, two who graduated from PYLUSD and one currently attending PYLUSD schools.In 2021, Carrie was the recipient of the Orange County School Boards Association Marion Bergeson Award, recognizing board members who promote and enhance public education through their leadership and community service. She received the California State Senate 29th District Woman of the Year recognition in 2020. She was recognized by the California Legislative Assembly for leadership and dedication benefitting young women of North Orange County.Carrie enjoys visiting the schools in the district and seeing the students and teachers. She attends activities and visits classrooms at all 34 schools regularly.

In this episode of "A Slice of Orange" Jodi talks with David Dodson, a District 4 candidate for the Board of Equalization.A business graduate from the University of Arizona, David also attended San Diego State University. David's dad served as an Officer in the U.S. Army. David was born at Fort Knox Army Hospital. His uncle and father-in-law served in the U.S. Navy. David proudly served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. ​ David's mother is a revered teacher at Cypress College. His wife Penny is a Special Education Paraeducator in Capistrano School District. David's sister is a teacher in Los Angeles. His son works as a Paraeducator in the Santa Ana School District and is attending school in Fullerton to become a teacher. David's daughter graduated from the University of Arizona with a Political Science/Natural Resources Degree and currently works at the Berkeley County Animal Shelter. He has been a union member throughout his career with SEIU and ACSS. David always contributed additional dues for union political activity, and he has lobbied with his union at California's State Capital. His wife, mother, brother, sister, son, and daughter are all enthusiastic union members. David loves surfing, hiking and outdoor activities. As an environmentalist, he participates in beach and trail cleanups. Active in his community, David volunteers at schools and kids sports and was a PTA Treasurer. An animal advocate, David and his family have a long tradition of adopting and fostering rescue pets. ​ David lives in Dana Point with his wife Penny where they raised two children. In September 2021, David and Penny became first time grandparents. David is driven to make positive changes to help Californian's current and future generations.

On this episode of "A Slice of Orange" Jodi talks with two candidates for Fullerton School Boards: Lauren Klatzker, Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee (Area 4) and Ruthi Hanchett, Fullerton School District (Area 4)Lauren Klatzker has worked for over 18 years as an educator. During those years she has been a special education teacher, school counselor and is currently the Coordinator over special education, supporting the teachers and programs in a local district. She's also a parent raising three extraordinary boys -- age 19, 17, and 12 -- in this community. She currently serves on the FJUHSD Board as Board President, and has an in-depth understanding of how FJUHSD operates, how money is allocated, and how our schools need to grow and change to meet the demands of modern life and modern learners -- and most importantly, she is ready to continue to put my background and experience to work for our kids and our community.Ruthi Hanchett is running for the Fullerton School District Board of Trustees because she loves our kids and our community. Teaching and advocating for children's rights and well-being for the last 20 years has given her the experience, skills, and wisdom to make a difference in our community.Show Notes:https://www.laurenforschoolboard.comhttps://ruthihanchett.comLive2Free student anti-human trafficking club: https://live2free.orgVanguard University Global Center for Women and Justice: https://www.gcwj.orgVideo on how to prevent child sexual abuse from a series called 'Smart Mamas Safe Kids': https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=U7g3uWp7PnE&themeRefresh=1

Stephanie Wade is a former Marine Infantry officer, environmental activist and educator who left her public school teaching career in January of 2017 to take a leading role in organizing Swing Left in Los Angeles and then, as the Director of Volunteers for the Cisneros for Congress Campaign, was a part of Orange County's ‘blue wave' election of 2018. She followed Cisneros into office and for two years served as his Veterans Liaison and Field Representative. She was one of the first out-trans women to serve on a congressional staff and held a particularly prominent role in supporting the congress member's legislative work on the Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Committees. She currently serves as Veterans Policy Advisor to Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley with a portfolio that includes veterans homelessness and LGBT equity. In addition to her work as an aide to elected officials, Stephanie has been quite active in Democratic, LGBTQIA and veterans advocacy, serving as a President of the Orange County Veterans Democratic Club, a Founding Member and Co-Chair for the Lavender Democrats of OC, as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Equality of California Institute and as a county appointee to and the Vice Chair of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council. She is particularly proud to have successfully lobbied the County Supervisors to support reforms that will make it possible for LGBTQ veterans to upgrade and correct bad conduct discharges that were given because of past prohibitions on gender identity or sexual orientation. She is the proud mom of a 11 year old girl and a 25 year old son, both of whom are staunch progressives, feminists and LGBT allies. She likes cats, surfing and equity!Stephanie is on the November 8, 2022 ballot running for Seal Beach City Council District 3. She has been endorsed by the Seal Beach Democratic Club, the Democratic Party of Orange County, Congressmember Katie Porter, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, Huntington Beach Councilmember Kim Carr, and General Ricardo Aponte, USAFRet, among many others. Those who would like to contact her may do so atwade4oc@gmail.com and those who would like to contribute to her campaign may do so at:https://bit.ly/3TjhM15https://www.wadeforsealbeach.comhttps://www.surfrider.orghttps://swingleft.orghttps://sisterdistrict.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shōgun_(novel)