One of the major joys in serving as an Assemblymember is assisting constituents in their dealings with state agencies. Now that the end of the year is approaching, it’s a good time to remember some of the ways my office has assisted residents of the 75th Assembly District over the past year. Sometimes, we have been able to help keep …
Assembly Republican Leader Names Leadership Team
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader Kristin Olsen, today announced her leadership team for the 2015-16 legislative session, selecting a group of Assembly Republican Caucus members from across California. “I’m honored to have an exceptional group of Republican members serve on the caucus’ leadership team,” said Olsen. “We will work closely together to build a strong caucus operation and to promote …
Waldron Receives “A” Rating from NRA
Today, Marie Waldron, State Assemblywoman for the 75th AD, (North Inland San Diego County and Southwest Riverside) announced the endorsement of the National Rifle Association and the rating of “A” on protecting the Second Amendment. Serving on the Assembly Public Safety committee for two years, Waldron has been a staunch supporter of the right of citizens to keep and bear …
High Tech Hacking Bill Signed
The threat cyber criminals pose to our computer-dependent world cannot be overstated. Our society benefits greatly from Internet technology, whether we use it to pay bills, monitor our health or communicate with friends, family or government agencies. However, those benefits come with risks which must be addressed. That’s why I introduced Assembly Bill 1649, which creates a new crime in …
Unaccompanied Youth Detention Center Denied
Tonight the Escondido Planning Commission unanimously denied a Conditional Use Permit for a controversial youth detention center that the Federal Government was intending to site in a residential neighborhood in southwest Escondido. As one of many such facilities planned nationwide, the feds have contracted with Southwest Key, a management type non-profit to run these youth camps. In a packed …
Finally Victory for Local Control
Vista, CA – The landmark ruling from the California Supreme Court agreeing with the City of Vista that prevailing wage decisions on municipal projects are “municipal affairs” governed by local ordinances, is a long-awaited victory for local control, reform and the California taxpayers. In essence, the court reaffirmed that for “municipal affairs,” charter cities are “supreme and beyond the reach …
S.D. Lincoln Club Endorses Waldron for Assembly
Deputy Mayor of Escondido Marie Waldron has been honored to receive the important endorsement of the San Diego Lincoln Club in her bid for 75th State Assembly in 2012. Marie, a 4-term city councilmember and long-time small businessowner has a 100% pro-business voting record during her tenure on the council. The following is the press release issued by the Waldron …
CA Supreme Court Strikes Down Redistricting Challenges
The following press release was issued today from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission addressing two lawsuits filed in opposition to the new State redistricting maps for State Senate and for Federal Congressional districts. The Commission asked the court for the dismissal as they claimed the lawsuits did not clearly prove that any wrongdoing by the commission had been proved. Now …
Open Competition Attacked in Escondido
Escondido, CA – Last night’s Charter City workshop in Escondido brought out a legion of opposition, mostly from members of the local Democratic party and from labor folks bused in from areas as far away as Los Angeles. No one spoke in favor of the charter. Presentations were made from three groups at the beginning of the meeting: the …
Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan Passes Away
North County – See North County Times Article Encinitas City Councilwoman Maggie Houlihan lost her battle with endometrial cancer Friday, Sept. 16, 2011. Having served on the city council since 2000, she was active on many regional boards and a strong defender of the issues which were important to her, especially keeping her city environmentally friendly. I served with Maggie …
GOP Solid in North County Assembly Districts
North San Diego County – Now that the State redistricting process has been completed, it is apparent that Republican strongholds exist at least in the new North County Assembly Districts. With voter registrations as high as 48% Republican in some areas to only 26% Democrat, the North County region can be a base for conservative ideals and principles to …
Assemblyman Jeffries Endorses Waldron for State Assembly
(Escondido, CA) – Escondido Councilwoman Marie Waldron announced her campaign received the endorsement of Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries. Assemblyman Jeffries currently represents much of the newly created 75th Assembly district. Jeffries is unable to run for re-election due to term limits.The announcement comes shortly after the state’s redistricting commission released the final draft of the legislative boundaries. Waldron is running in …
Waldron for Assembly Raises over $108K
San Diego – Marie Waldron announced that her campaign will report over $108,000 raised for her first campaign finance disclosure – a period covering April through June 30th. Most impressivley, she will show over $100,000 cash-on-hand! Waldron, a 4-term city council member and small businessowner, in Escondido is running in the North Inland San Diego Assembly district. “I am proud …
Escondido Tackling Pension Reform
With four conservative members of the council, Escondido has already achieved a balanced budget, implemented E-Verify for city hiring and has created a draft Charter to eliminate the high costs of prevailing wage and PLAs. Now the city council is tackling pension reform. The goal is to create a two-tier system along with existing employees paying their full pension …
Is E-Verify Unnecessary?
According to today’s North County Times editorial, the use of E-Verify by cities or local businesses is unnecessary and a “political” act unless it is mandated by the State or Feds. Along those same lines then, do cities need to wait on the State and Feds for every other decision they make? This argument doesn’t hold water, especially when …
Operation Joint Effort Deports 406 Criminal Aliens
Escondido – Escondido Police and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) have arrested and removed 406 criminal illegal aliens in the first 10 months of a special program called “Operation Joint Effort”. This is a model program and Escondido has been at the forefront of combating criminal aliens to keep the streets safe. Escondido has also housed ICE agents at the police …
Escondido Looking at Charter Status
North County – Escondido, the only city in North County not to become a charter city is finally looking at the change. Considering the major projects that the city is looking at developing in the near future, including a Triple A ballpark for the Padres minor league team and a Marriott hotel on city land, the savings from eliminating prevailing …
Escondido’s ‘Joint Effort’ Ousts Criminal Illegals
This just in via the Los Angeles Times: Escondido’s city-federal effort to oust illegal immigrants draws praise, criticism Los Angeles Times article Escondido police and ICE agents join to snag and deport people with deportation orders or criminal records. Federal ICE agents are housed at the Escondido police department with the support of a majority of the city council …
Obama a ‘Manchurian President’?
Egyptian leaders feel betrayed by President Obama as he acts in support of opposition to Mubarak. A World Net Daily article describing Obama’s anti-American actions regarding the Egyptian crisis pose the question of why Obama is appearing to support anti-regime protests. Seems like a very simple answer: It is Muslim interests vs. everyone else’s interests, including the U.S. …
NRA Joins Fight on the Border
A new “must see” video has just been released by the National Rifle Association candidly exposing the problems at the U.S./ Mexico border. To see the video, click HERE. While the Feds dither and subvert the Constitution openly, our local communities are impacted by the burden of illegal immigration. Not only does the media try to make it look …
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