Kerr's newest FEC report is up. As of 9/30/2025, he has raised -$160K and spent $149K living him $11K cash…
Same with the vengeful Republican political culture in South OC which is why our writer (one of 'em) from down…
Yes, of course. I think that anyone who knows about the history and dynamics of political discussion in OC's Little…
I hope nobody looks at the Liberal OC for any guide to tomorrow's events. Dan just now got something up…
This is a really weird thing for you to denounce. It may be under 2.0 on the Richter Scale of…
I'm tentatively penciling in La Habra from 10-12; Seal Beach 12-2; Santa Ana from 2-5 (only because of Vern); and…
Pen names are fine if you're protecting yourself from attack for your expressing non-toxic thoughts. They are often a problem…
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Joe is an odd duck. He is so in love with firefighting and firefighters that he seems incapable of understanding…
Rich Atkinson Archive
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“Grass roots” trounces “special interests” in Mission Viejo election
Posted on February 9, 2009 | 5 CommentsCathy Schlicht won even though her opponent took in thousands from special interests Last week was the deadline for all city council candidates in the Nov 2008 General Election to […] -
Mission Viejo council member Cathy Schlicht. Welcome aboard? MV City staff
Posted on January 24, 2009 | 4 CommentsHaving surpassed her first 50 days in office I just interviewed Cathy Schlicht, the newest member of the Mission Viejo city council. During her campaign Cathy was well aware that […] -
“Grass roots” activist Cathy Schlicht defeats the “machine” candidate in Mission Viejo
Posted on November 5, 2008 | 1 CommentWhile the morning newspaper headline might read “elected in the city of Mission Viejo were councilman Frank Ury with 13,707 votes and first time challenger Cathy Schlicht garnering 11,163 votes,” […] -
Results of CRA endorsement meeting. South OC city council races
Posted on September 18, 2008 | 1 CommentTonight the California Republican Assembly, CRA, held a local endorsement meeting for Republican candidates for city council in the cities of Laguna Hills, Lake Forest and Mission Viejo. Invitations were […] -
76 days until the election yet local candidate kept under wraps
Posted on August 21, 2008 | 5 CommentsAs the presidential campaign moves forward many pundits are questioning the credentials of Senator Obama, Democratic candidate to be commander-in-chief of the country. For several months polls have shown him […] -
Interview with Rich Atkinson, candidate, 2008 Mission Viejo city council
Posted on July 22, 2008 | 6 CommentsMission Viejo Planning Commissioner Rich Atkinson and I had a friendly chat this afternoon during which we discussed his initial focus as a candidate for the 2008 Mission Viejo city […] -
Is “skulduggery” in play in the 2008 Mission Viejo city council election
Posted on July 22, 2008 | 7 CommentsSix years ago we had a well organized “grass roots” and I.E. effort to remove both the Mission Viejo mayor and Vice Mayor and we succeeded by a three to […] -
Let the race begin – Cathy Schlicht pulls papers to run for Mission Viejo City Council
Posted on July 17, 2008 | 5 CommentsEarlier today 24 year Mission Viejo resident Cathy Schlicht met with Karen Hamman, our city clerk, to become the third citizen to pick up the 2008 City Council Candidate Handbook. […]
Ouch. With an election over 7 months away. This clown is seriously addicted to running for office - any office.…