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San Juan Capistrano City Council candidate tripped up by the Hatch Act

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections, Howard Hart, John Alpay, Libertarian Party, Orange County Leave a comment

Who would ever imagine that a Libertarian Party endorsement would result in a massive political brouhaha, here in Orange County?

When John Alpay, a candidate for the San Juan Capistrano City Council, secured the endorsement of the Libertarian Party of Orange County his opponent, Howard Hart, flipped out – and it turns out he had a good reason to do so.

Hart you see works for the Federal Government, in the Department of Homeland Security. There is a law called the Hatch Act that prevents Federal employees from getting involved in partisan politics. While the San Juan Capistrano City Council race is a non-partisan one, the Libertarian Party endorsement threatened to make it a partisan affair.

So Hart’s campaign whined to the California Libertarian Party Chair about the endorsement – but the very act of contacting the party was in fact a Hatch Act violation.

Hart has in fact suspended his City Council campaign, while the Feds figure out if he did in fact violate the Hatch Act, but Hart is still on the ballot.

Alpay has also alleged Hart has violated City Council Policy 011, approved in 1993, which covers a code of ethics for city council members and appointed officials, and further called for Hart to step down from his position on the city’s planning commission—to which he was appointed to in 2019, according to the Capistrano Dispatch.

You can read Alpay’s letter to Hart, outlining his Hatch Act violations, here.

Click here to read Alpay’s letter to the Feds.

As one might expect Hart’s cronies on the San Juan Capistrano City Council have all endorsed Hart. They likely fear Alpay because he won’t go along with them as they continue to waste taxpayer money. The City Council has used up reserves that were at $1.75 million in 2019-20, and are now expected to be $149,000 for 2020-21, according to the Capistrano Dispatch.

You can check out Alpay’s candidate statement here.

OC GOP celebrating as the Democrats Ho Chi Minh’ed themselves

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections, Democratic Party, Jeff LeTourneau, Orange County, Republican Party, Vietnamese Leave a comment

Over the weekend I noticed a Facebook post praising Ho Chi Minh, the communist dictator who invaded South Vietnam and killed thousands of his own people. The post was by Jeff LeTourneau, who just happens to be the V.P. of North Orange County for the Democratic Party of Orange County. His name may sound familiar as he was also one of the activists who tried to bring free drug needle distribution to Santa Ana a few years ago.

In the post LeTourneau praised how Ho Chi Minh liberated an entire poor colonized nation from two of the most powerful imperial military forces (the U.S. and France) and won full independence for the people of Vietnam.

What LeTourneau glossed over was the rest of what Ho Chi Minh did.

Ho Chi Minh is directly and indirectly responsible for the lives of 1.7 million Cambodians,12 2 million Vietnamese and possibly 230,000 in Laos.13 These are not war dead, but people murdered, starved to death and “reeducated” to death. In 1995 Vietnam revealed that they lost 1.1 million military dead14 during the war. As a percentage of their populations, Ho is responsible for as many deaths in Indochina as Mao Tse-tung was in China. (Source)

LeTourneau had forwarded the post to Facebook from another player in the Democratic Party, Mesbah Islam. Ninety minutes after LeTourneau posted it he was forced to remove it. He then posted an apology.

LeTourneau meant well but his post has created a huge P.R. disaster for the Democratic Party of Orange County just two months from the General Election in November. It has become a huge gift to what is left of the Republican Party of Orange County.

The Republicans now have something to rally behind as they try to unseat Democrats all over West Orange County. Little Saigon is now a battleground and the Republicans could come out ahead.

The only problem the Republicans will have to contend with is President Donald Trump’s shadow. He is not polling well and he could drag down the entire GOP ticket in November.

March 2020 Primary Voter Guide

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections, Orange County Leave a comment

By Larry Gilbert

For those newer Facebook friends who are unfamiliar with myself let me provide a brief overview of my credentials in issuance of Voter guides. This is surely not to pat myself on the back but to express my fiscal and pro-life conservative values, beliefs and my experience vetting candidates. We have lived in Mission Viejo for the past 43 years so I surely know the landscape.

Over the past 20 years I have generated Voter Guides based on personal contacts along with candidate vetting. In that effort I have compared notes with highly respected conservatives to see if they have a different analysis of the candidates and Ballot Measures.

As a former unit president of the Saddleback Republican Assembly we vetted numerous candidates for offices from local City council seats and state seats, to Judicial Offices and the governor of CA. In addition, I served as the Alternate for both Committee member Greg Woodard and Congressman Darrell Issa on the Republican Party of OC Central Committee where I met several of these same candidates.

Folks. This is a very crucial election. I am serious. Watching the lengthy House and Senate effort to impeach our duly elected president will continue unless we can flip the House and keep the small majority we have in the Senate.

The Democrats are livid. Some have openly stated they will continue to impeach POTUS even after he is exonerated next week. Democratic Representatives such as CA Maxine Waters and TX Al Green will lead this effort after POTUS is re-elected in Nov. They will be supported by Intel Comm Chair Adam Schiff and Judiciary Chair Jerrold Nadler. It needs to end now.

Wow. They actually placed Donald J Trump on our CA ballot. Vote Trump for president.

The next category on our Ballot is for members of our Central Committee. Due to the following opinion I will leave it to you to decide whom to support in that contest where you live.

We live in the 73rd AD. In a prior post I said that I will not be voting for any Incumbent due to their failure to utilize a key weapon in the 2018 election called ballot harvesting. Six of the seats flipped by Dems in the 2018 mid-terms were in CA with four based in our back yard. Central Committee chairman Fred Whitaker admitted their failure to utilize that tool while thousands of Ballots were dropped off by Democratic volunteers. In good conscience I cannot reward those same Incumbents for that leadership failure. We elect them to be our eyes and ears and to watch out for us.
My choices for the 73rd Central Committee, as they appear on the ballot, are as follows: Diane Harkey, Jake Vollebregt and Elaine Gennawey. Last three TBD.

Next on the Ballot is US Representative. I will begin my recommendations in northern CA.. Note: We have to deal with “top two” in these contests regardless of political party

CD 01 VOTE for (I) (R) Doug LaMalfa. His challenger Audrey Denny who has a large war chest. They will face off in the General where Doug should win
CD 04 VOTE for my friend (I) (R) Tom McClintock. Tom should easily win the primary and will be challenged by (D) Brynne Kennedy in the General. Brynne raised over $550,000 last year
CD 08 My recommendation is for (R) Jay Obernolte Jay should win the primary and face off against (D) Christine Bubser in the General. This should be a Republican victory. (I) (R) Paul Cook is out this year. He captured 60% of the vote in his last race.
CD 10 I recommend (R) Ted Howze. He will face four Republican challengers in this seat that was flipped in 2018. (I) (D) Josh Harder raised $2.4 mil last year where he captured 52% of the vote
CD 22 VOTE for (I) (R) Devin Nunez. This seat is safe. We owe Devin a huge thank you for standing tall against shifty Schiff in the bogus House Impeachment
CD 23 VOTE for (I) (R) House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. This is the safest Republican seat in CA
CD 25 I recommend (R) Mike Garcia. This seat was flipped in 2018 by Katie Hill who has dropped out .We should easily flip this seat back to the GOP column. Of the 10 candidates seven have zero money in the race (as of Dec 31,2019)
CD 39 VOTE (R) Young Kim. This seat was flipped in 2018 by (D) Gilbert Cisneros (who raised $1 mil in 2019 and has $600,000 left.) Gil captured 51.5% of the vote and can be defeated.
CD 42. VOTE (I) (R) Ken Calvert. This is a safe Republican seat
CD 45. VOTE (R) Don Sedgwick. Full disclosure. I’ve interviewed and endorsed Don. He has the horsepower in funding and boots on the ground to win the Primary and challenge (I) (D) Katie Porter in the General. As of 12-31-2019 she had $2 mil. left in her coffers.
CD 48 VOTE (R) Michelle Steel, 2nd District BOS Member. Michelle has been extremely active in her campaign. She will easily win the primary and face off against (I) (D) Harley Rouda in the General Rouda flipped this seat in 2018. At the end of 2019 she had $1 mil. left in the bank
CD 49. VOTE (R) Brian Maryott. Full disclosure. I recently met with Brian and endorsed his campaign. Some candidates get a break. There is only one Democrat and Brian in the Primary. As such Brian will face off against Mike Levin who flipped this seat in the 2018 mid terms.

State Senate races. Not a pretty picture. The Democrats currently have a “super majority”. Our Legislature contains 40 Senators whose term of office is for four years. Half of these seats are voted on every two years.

This year’s election will be for the 20 odd number Districts plus one “special election” in SD 28 See below. All of these races fall into the “top two” regardless of party. To break their “super majority” Republicans would need to control 17 seats. As reported earlier the Democrats already control 15 of the 20 even numbered Districts.

Of this years 21 Senate races there are six (I) (D) seats on the Ballot in which there are no Republican challengers. Seats of all five retiring Incumbents will remain in the Dem. party. The one Republican Senate seat where the Incumbent is retiring, SD 23, will be a toss up.

SD 23 VOTE for (R) Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh. I believe she will win the Primary and face (D) Kris Goodfellow in the General election. Note: (I) (R) Mike Morrell was termed out in this San Bernardino seat.

SD 29 VOTE (I) (R) Ling Ling Chan. Her major Democratic challenger is the one and only June 2018 recalled Josh Newman. Josh’s vote on AB -1 gave the Democrats their dual “super majority” which increased the taxes on gas and diesel and raised DMV fees. without a public vote.

SD 28 VOTE (R) Melissa Melendez. This is a “special election to replace Jeff Stone who joined the Trump admin in the Dept of Labor

SD 37 VOTE (I) (R) John Moorlach. For full disclosure I’ve endorsed John ever since he ran for OC TTC. He has two Democratic challengers.Dave Min and Katrina Foley.

State Assembly races. All 80 seats are up every two years. As I’ve stated before the Democratic Party has a “super majority” that will not change after this year’s election. A super majority requires holding 54 seats.
There are no Republican challengers in 15 of the 80 seats. Eight Incumbent Assembly members are not on the March ballot. That could be due to Term Limits, seeking higher offices, or simply retiring. Of those eight six are Democrats and two are Republicans.

My focus will be Orange County with a few outside races.

AD 42. Palm Springs. Former Republican Chad Mayes is the Incumbent who voted for “cap and trade.” He captured 55.3% of the 2018 vote and is running as an Independent. At the last minute San Jacinto mayor pro-tem (T) Andrew Kotyuk entered the race. There is one Democrat on the Ballot endorsed by the DNC and Planned Parenthood

AD 65 NO recommendation.

AD 68 VOTE for (I) (R) Steven Choi. Steven should prevail in both the Primary and General election. The second place will be contested however I think (D) Melissa Fox will finish ahead of (R) Benjamin Yu

AD 69 VOTE for (R) Jon Paul White. Jon is the only candidate other than (I) (D) Tom Daly in this Anaheim area District

AD 72. VOTE for (R) Janet Nguyen. The (I)(R) in this Garden Grove District is Tyler Diep who voted for AB -5 opposing independent contractors. There are three Dems in this contest.

AD 73 This strong Republican District will be a Republican Primary toss up. There are three Republicans in this race headed by (I) Bill Brough, Laguna Niguel mayor pro-tem Laurie Davies and Mission Viejo City Councilman Ed Sachs .Recommendation TBD

AD 74 VOTE (R) Diane Dixon. (I) (R) Matt Harper lost this seat to (D) Cottie Petrie-Norris in this Irvine District. My sense is that they will face off in the General. Cottie has a a large war chest and is supported by Planned Parenthood

Board of Supervisors

District 1 VOTE for (I) Andrew Do
District 3 VOTE for (I) Don Wagner

O.C. Board of Education Area 3. VOTE for (I) Dr. Ken Williams, Jr.

Judicial seats. O.C Superior Court. Note: 42 of the 44 races are uncontested

Office #1 VOTE for (I) John S. Adams. Trivia. We, the Saddleback Republican Assembly, vetted and endorsed Judge Adams when he first ran and secured this seat in Nov. 2002

Office #4. VOTE for Tony Ferrentino No challengers The seat that covers our voting area.

Office #22 (I) Sheri L. Honer received several negative comments This is a contested seat. Her challenger is Paul Viriyapantau

Office #28 (I) Sandy L Neal This is a contested seat. Te other candidate is Robert J. Keenaw

We are almost done. Ballot Measures.

Prop 13. Vote NO. “This year’s PROP 13 is a PHONY. Don’t be confused by the deceptive title of this spending measure to be “Prop 13.” Unlike the landmark taxpayer protection of 1978, this year’s Prop 13 instead will put taxpayers on the hook for $27 billion.” – Jon Coupal president, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

In reviewing each City and School District’s Ballot Measures I find 9 Bonds totaling $2.66 Billion dollars. My recommendation is to vote NO as follows:

Meas B in Anaheim, Measure G in Brea, Measures H and I in the Capo USD, Measures J and K in Fullerton, Measure L Santiago CCD, Measure M in the SVUSD, and Measure N in Tustin Unified.

Vote YES on Measure O in the Lowell Joint SD Res 767. This transfers jurisdiction from LA County to O.C. Orange .County currently pays $250,000 for admin. support.

Vote YES on the County Charter Amendment. This Measure “requires a Two-Thirds Vote of the Board of Supervisors to Propose Taxes to Voters for Approval.”.

Liberal women uniting behind Kim Nguyen for Supervisor

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections, Garden Grove, Kim Nguyen, OC Board of Supervisors, Orange County 1 Comment

Garden Grove, CA – In less than a week after her announcement for Orange County Board of Supervisors, District 1, Garden Grove Councilwoman Kim Nguyen has secured the endorsements from four prominent local councilwomen; Councilwoman Tiffany Ackley from Aliso Viejo, Councilwoman Andrea Marr from Costa Mesa, Councilwoman Farrah Khan from Irvine and Councilwoman Leticia Clarke from Tustin.

In announcing their endorsements, the councilwomen stated:

Councilwoman Tiffany Ackley – “I am proud to endorse Councilwoman Kim Nguyen for the Board of Supervisors. Councilwoman Nguyen has been an effective leader for Garden Grove. Combined with her background as a Health Policy Specialist, she will be a powerful force on the Orange County Board of Supervisors. We need her voice and expertise on the Board to build in Orange County that works for people of all backgrounds.”
Councilwoman Andrea Marr – “Kim Nguyen is an inspiring leader who will tackle the County’s most difficult challenges head-on, with the same courage and dedication she has shown in her years on City Council. We need a representative at the Board of Supervisors who will truly listen to every single voice in the community and act on behalf of the entire district; there is no one better suited for that role than Kim.”
Councilwoman Farrah Khan – “I’m proud to support Kim Nguyen for Supervisor, Dist 1. Kim has proven her ability to lead by example. She is the right candidate for this district and this seat. We need new voices in government to lead us out of our homeless crisis, secure benefits to those in need through CalOptima, and ensure all our county workers have a champion working for them. I hope you will join me in supporting Kim.”
Councilwoman Letitia Clark – “Kim has a proven track record of fighting for her community and advocating for those with the greatest needs. We need more women of color like Kim in regional leadership roles.”

Councilwoman Nguyen had this to say about her most recent endorsement:

“As a woman of color in politics, it is often hard to find your voice and ensure that good policy gets passed, but these women have broken through that glass ceiling time and time again. I am proud to kick off my campaign for Supervisor with their support and endorsement.”

As the daughter of a Mexican immigrant and Vietnamese refugee, Kim knows the value of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. Her humble beginnings as a first-generation American shaped her advocacy and drive to create a more inclusive community. She was the first in her family to graduate high school and obtain a college degree. She has continued to break barriers and open doors for others to follow. In 2016, she became the first Latina and youngest person to ever be elected to the Garden Grove City Council. During her time on the City Council, she has been a leader in creating economic opportunities for low-income communities, increasing funding for infrastructure repairs thought the City, and has worked tirelessly to protect immigrant communities.

Garden Grove City Councilwoman Kim Nguyen announces her candidacy for O.C. Supervisor

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections, Garden Grove, Kim Nguyen, OC Board of Supervisors, Orange County Leave a comment

Garden Grove, CA — Backed by endorsements from prominent local councilmembers, Garden Grove Councilwoman Kim Nguyen announced her candidacy for Orange County Supervisor, District 1.

Councilwoman Nguyen is a Health Policy Specialist, Garden Grove Councilwoman, and first-generation Vietnamese and Mexican American. If elected, Kim would be the first Latina elected to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. In 2016, she became the first Latina and youngest person ever elected to Garden Grove City Council. As a member of City Council, she championed historic policies to protect vulnerable immigrant residents and brought new infrastructure to East Garden Grove.

“People like me aren’t supposed to run for office. I wasn’t born into a wealthy or powerful family. I’m the daughter of a Vietnamese refugee and Mexican immigrant. I had to work multiple jobs to put myself through school. I first ran for office in 2016 despite being told I was too young, too inexperienced, hadn’t paid my dues and needed to wait my turn. I’m running for Supervisor to refocus the County’s resources on our communities, and to fight for those who don’t have a voice in our government.”– Councilwoman Kim Nguyen

“I am happy to support my colleague Kim Nguyen for Orange County Supervisor. I have known Kim to be very hard-working, intelligent, and driven. From her work and skills developing Garden Groves district map that we now use for local elections to her everyday work serving on Garden Grove City Council, she has proven she won’t be outworked or outdone when it comes to serving her constituents and improving their way of life.” – Garden Grove Councilmember John R. O’Neill

“Councilwoman Kim Nguyen has stood up and delivered for her community in Garden Grove. We need someone to stand up for us at the County level. I’m proud to endorse Kim Nguyen for Orange County Supervisor — she is exactly the breath of fresh air and leadership the residents of District 1 need.”– Santa Ana Councilmember David Penaloza

Councilwoman Nguyen has called Garden Grove home since the age of ten. She attended Clinton-Mendenhall Elementary, Doig Intermediate, and Santiago High School. She graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with a degree in politics and a minor in legal studies. She is the first in her family to graduate high school and receive a college degree.

The first Supervisorial District includes the cities of Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Westminster, Midway City, and parts of Fountain Valley. The first Supervisorial District demographics are 38.72% Latino and 30.57% Asian. Voters 18-35 comprise the largest age bloc, with over 36% of the registered voters. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 20 points — making it one of the most competitive local races in California.

Huang unlawfully used her official city email while carpetbagging for a Congressional seat in Irvine

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections, Carpetbaggers, Orange County, Peggy Huang Leave a comment

Carpetbagging Republican Congressional candidate Peggy Huang is in hot water as the O.C. Register has detailed a lengthy account about her ethical lapses.

Here is an excerpt from the O.C. Register:

In addition to running for CA-45, Peggy Huang also sits on the Yorba Linda City Council. That city’s ethics code says city resources, including email addresses, can’t be used to do campaign work. But the DCCC did a public records request and found that during a three-month period ending in late June Huang used her city council email address to send a half dozen emails involving her congressional campaign. Records show the brief emails were all to campaign consultants and all dealt with routine campaign issues such as fundraising, scheduling and interview requests. She was not found to be using the city-sponsored email to reach constituents.
“Huang unethically used government resources for explicitly political purposes and completely broke the trust of those she serves in the city of Yorba Linda,” said Andy Orellana, spokesman for the DCCC.
When asked about the issue, Huang said she didn’t realize she’d accidentally used her city email to send those campaign messages until it was flagged by the city clerk following the DCCC’s records request. Huang said she has three email addresses — a personal address, city address and campaign address — that she had been accessing from her iPhone, and didn’t realize the phone had automatically populated those campaign messages with the wrong “sender” email address. As soon as she was notified, Huang said she deleted her city council email from her phone as a precaution so the mix-up can’t happen again.

Here are a few highlights of Huang’s misdeeds:

Despite a Yorba Linda City Ordinance prohibiting “campaign related activities [….] using City facilities, equipment, supplies or other City resources,” Peggy Huang sent the following campaign-related emails on her City email account since announcing her bid for Congress:

An email regarding a potential donor who promised to host a fundraiser to campaign consultants.
Appearing to discuss wiring money to her campaign consultants.
Responding to an interview request from Politico and reached out to a group of consultants, saying “[n]eed prep!”
Coordinating her official schedule with consultants.
Sending an email to her consultants touting how her campaign was “gaining national attention.”
Coordinating an interview with EDI Media Inc.
Discussing “traveling around the district and outside the county for events to raise money and votes” for her Congressional campaign.

Yorba Linda’s Ethics Code States: “It Is Unlawful For Any City Official Or Staff Person To Engage In Campaign-Related Activities […] Using City Facilities, Equipment, Supplies Or Other City Resources.” [Yorba Linda City Council Ordinance 2010-940, accessed 7/9/19]

Huang Emailed Two Addresses At Golden State Consultants

Golden State Consultants Touted Providing “Individualized Finance Consulting From National To Local Political Candidates And Organizations.” “Golden State Consultants is a San Diego-based firm that provides individualized finance consulting from national to local political candidates and organizations. GSC will equip you with the necessary tools for financial success.” [Golden State Consultants, accessed 7/9/19]

June 2019: Huang Emailed Albin@gs-consults.com.

[Peggy Huang Yorba Linda emails (obtained through public records request), 6/17/19]

April 2019: Huang Emailed Ashley@gs-consults.com.

[Peggy Huang Yorba Linda emails (obtained through public records request), 4/9/19]

Huang Emailed “Leading” Campaign Consultant CEC Consulting

CEC Consulting Touted Itself As “One Of The Leading Firms In Terms Of Local Political Campaigns.” “Whether it is a political campaign, government affairs issue, or a private sector business client, CEC Consulting will ensure the satisfaction of the client and will go above and beyond the competition. A cookie-cutter approach is never taken and each client is treated to a customized service to best meet their specific needs. Based on the percentage of races won in June/November 2018 CEC Consulting is one of the leading firms in terms of local political campaigns.” [CEC Consulting, accessed 7/9/19]

April 2019: Huang Emailed Chris@cecconsultingfirm.com.

Huang Emailed Strategic Communications Firm DMI Direct

DMI Direct Touted Itself As The “Total Resource For Strategic Communications.” “DMI DIRECT is the total resource for strategic communications delivered with precision and clarity across a full array of media options. We are a team of professionals who work with dedication and energy to advance your message, drive response, and influence public opinion. Commitment to quality and clarity is at the core of everything we do. As a result, our track record of success has come to speak for itself. As a national organization, with offices in Washington DC and California, our award winning work has been recognized for its creativity and impact. Our diverse client base includes corporations, issue advocacy groups, trade associations, political causes, elected officials, non-profit organizations, and a host of private concerns.” [DMI Direct, accessed 7/9/19]

April 2019: Huang Emailed Ebrown@dmidirect.com.

Huang Emailed Compliance Firm Campaign Compliance Group

JenEve Slater Was The President Was Campaign Compliance Group, And Touted Serving In “In Compliance And Treasury Management Capacities For More Than 450 Unique Campaigns, Committees And Other Organizations.” “JenEve Slater, President, has over 25 years of experience complying with FPPC and FEC compliance laws. She has served in compliance and treasury management capacities for more than 450 unique campaigns, committees and other organizations, including U.S. Senate, House, Federal PACs, Statewide California races, and California Senate and Assembly campaigns.” [Campaign Compliance Group, accessed 7/9/19]

June 2019: Huang Emailed Jeneve@campaign-compliance.com.

[Peggy Huang Yorba Linda emails (obtained through public records request), 6/27/19]

June 2019: Huang Forwarded An Email To Apparent Consultants Requesting An Individual Who “Agreed To Host An Event In July” And “Wants To Attend Our Events This Month” Be Added To “Our Database.”

June 2019: Huang Emailed Several Apparent Campaign About What Appeared To Be A Wire Transfer, Writing: “The Wiring Was Done And Should Be In Account Today.”

April 2, 2019: Huang Used Her City Email To Contact Apparent Consultants Regarding An Interview Request, Writing “Need Prep!”

[Peggy Huang Yorba Linda emails (obtained through public records request), 4/2/19]

Lou Penrose Touted Himself As “A Seasoned And Gifted Political And Issue Oriented Fundraiser […] Responsible For Raising Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Candidates In Federal, State And Local Offices.” “A seasoned and gifted political and issue oriented fundraiser, Lou Penrose is responsible for raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for candidates in Federal, State and Local offices. Lou Penrose Government Relations is a full service federal, state, and local government relations and public affairs firm that provides political, policy, and strategic services to its clients in Southern California, Sacramento, and Washington, D.C.” [Lou Penrose Government Relations, 7/9/19]

April 2019: Huang Alerted Apparent Campaign Consultants She Would Be Attending A “Spring Awakening Fashion Show.”