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Debbie Gabler
From: Jennifer Waldeck <jennifer.waldeck@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 3:21 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Council vacancy
Dear Members of Orange City Council:
I axn writing today to respectfully ask that you call for a special election to fill the vacancy created by Mark
Murphy's election to Mayor, or appoint an individual whose values and vision for the city of Orange is
consistent with the majority of Council members'.
Beatriz Valencia, a former candidate for City Council, has organized her supporters to lobby you for her
appointment to the seat. Ms. Valencia did not win the election; her third place standing represents the will of
the people. She did not have enough support to earn a seat on this Council and therefore should not be
appointed to it.
Ms. Valencia's campaign illustrated to me several things:
1. She was the tool of the larger, national Democratic/Socialist machine. One need only look at her
endorsements and big money funders to realize this. Since when does Planned Parenthood need to concern
itself with a City Council election? This thinking and the agenda Ms. Valencia brings is inconsistent with our
City's traditions and vision for the future.
2. I firmly believe that Ms. Valenica has manipulated the Spanish-speaking and other communities into
believing that she was a marginalized candidate. I personally know some of the staunchest opponents of Ms.
Valencia, and neither her ethnic heritage or sexuality have anything to do with their feelings (or mine). We
oppose her views on issues such as sanctuary cities/states, needle exchange, and the homeless. I do not believe
her claims of rampant xenophobia, homophobia, or racism directed toward her. These kind of identity politics
have no place in our peaceful and diverse community.
3. Ms. Valencia has gone to great lengths to conceal the true nature of her work as "VP of Finance." She and
her partner own a predatory lending business that exploits the the communities she has accused Orange of being
"unwelcoming" of and that she claims to be so understanding of and compassionate toward.
4. Ms. Valencia was an extremely poor candidate, rude and dismissive of potential voters. She deleted
questions from her campaign Facebook page without answering them, turned down requests for meetings with
interested citizens, and publicly stated in writing that she was too busy with her Ph.D. and job to discuss
relevant issues with potential voters. This is not an individual I want on our City Council.
5. Ms. Valencia exploited her relationship with Chapman University in her campaign. She is a student there,
end of story. She is a student in a radical College of Education. She misled the community into believing that
she somehow had the support of the entire university or was even campaigning for a seat so that she could act
on behalf of the university. And in the process, Valenica damaged town and gown relations even further. As a
longtime tenured faculty member of Chapman, I am deeply disturbed by this.
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' Please do not be swayed by the extreme organizing Ms. Valencia has done to get people to give public comment
at Tuesday's meeting. Valencia is a LEMON for Orange, and we want no part of her frightening, oppressive,
and expensive Democratic Socialist agenda.
I have lived in Orange for ten years, work at Chapman University, and chose to buy a home in Orange when
most of colleagues have chosen to live in LA county or closer to the beach. I appreciate our community for all
its history and heritage, and indeed, its diversity. I care enough to stay and be active. Don't let our city be
steered in the wrong direction by outside big money machines.
Thank you for your time.
Cordially,
Jennifer Waldeck
Jennifer Waldeck
Jennifer H. Waldeck, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Communication Studies
Chapman University
Orange, California
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Debbie Gabler
From: Debbie Gabler
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 9:51 AM
Cc: Rick Otto
Subject: FW: Please do not appoint Betty Valencia
FYI
De66ie Ga6Cer
City Manager's Office
City Council Office
(714) 744-2203
From: mmd antiques<antiquesmmd@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 8:07 AM
To: councilinfo <councilinfo@cityoforange.org>
Subject: Please do not appoint Betty Valencia
Please do not appoint Betty Valencia to city council . She does not represent the voice of Orange . She is against
ICE in our city .. She is for the Needle exchange program .. She wants parking meters in Old town . She is a
known soicialist and believes in Marxism .
You will have a very hard time working with her .
Pick someone who you can work with and help you make are city even greater .
Matt DEVauI
Resident and business owner
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Debbie Gabler
From: Marilynn Villa <marilynnvilla@earthlink.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 3:46 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: from an Orange resident of 23 years
Dear Ms. Nichols,
I voted for you and Chip Monaco.
I have just been reading the Foothills Sentry paper and all of its "Letters to the Editor".
They are all saying the City Council seat that Mr. Murphy is vacating should be filled by the 3�d place
winner, Betty Valenica, but...
I already highly distrust the results in Orange County during this last election. I've lived in Orange
County for 45 years and it has always been a conservative "red" county... until this election.
I know Betty Valencia personally. She is as liberal as they get. She is actually "married" to my sister-
in-law, Laura Villa.
She does NOT represent the values of the city of Orange! Please do not succumb to the pressure I
am sure you are getting.
Sincerely,
Marilynn Villa
714-906-1713
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Debbie Gabler
From: Julie Liggett <jaliggett714@yahoo.com> •
Sent: , Monday, December 10, 2018 5:43 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Vacant seat
Good evening,
I am writing this to voice my opinion that the vacant seat for city council should be determined via an election.
Having only the opportunity to vote for one candidate would completely change the way I, and many others I have
spoken to,would vote.
Also the fact that two candidates that were options in the previous election are now seated on the city council changes
the way votes would be disbursed among the candidates now.
An election is the most fair way to ensure that the people of Orange are properly represented.
Thank you,
Julie Liggett
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Debbie Gabler
From: Debbie Gabler
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 9:55 AM
Cc: Rick Otto
Subject: FW:Appoint Beatriz Valencia
FYI
From:Sophia Cunningham <sophia7cunning@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, December 9, 20181:09 PM
To:councilinfo <councilinfo@cityoforange.org>
Subject:Appoint Beatriz Valencia
Good afternoon members of the City Council,
I am a lifelong resident of the City of Orange. I was educated in OUSD public schools, I have worked in Orange
for many years, and I am an active voter in local elections. I care deeply about my city.
I am writing concerning the Council's upcoming decision regarding Mayor Murphy's former Council seat. Other
than holding an expensive special election(which I would support),the only acceptable decision would be to
appoint Beatriz Valencia to this seat. As you all know, she received the next highest number of votes in the city
council election, after incumbent Kim Nichols and our newest councilmember Chip Monaco - congratulations
to you both. As she received the third-most votes, Betty is the only person who should be considered for this
seat, in the interest of fairness and democracy. The voters of Orange have spoken in favor of Betty
Valencia's leadership, and they deserve to have their voices heard and respected. If anyone else is chosen
by the Council, this will indicate to me and countless others that my city's leadership does not care for
democracy or for what Orange residents want from their government. I do not believe that this is a message you
wish to send.
Betty Valencia is the only valid choice for the newly open Council seat because she is the person that the voters
have chosen. It is the right thing to do, and I believe you all know that. Please do not let partisan politics get
in the way of our democracy. Make the right choice for Orange.
Respectfully,
Sophia Cunningham
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Debbie Gabler
From: Debbie Gabler
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 1223 PM
Cc: Rick Otto
Subject: FW: Betty Valencia For City Council
FYI
De66ie C�a6ler
City Manager's Office
City Council Office
(714) 744-2203
From:Theresa Nakagawa <theresanakagawa@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, December 6, 2018 6:04 PM
To:councilinfo<councilinfo@cityoforange.org>
Subject: Betty Valencia For City Council
To Whom It May Concern,
Please allow me to introduce myself, I am Theresa M.Yoshida-Nakagawa MS, LMFT BBS#80299 & it is my
pleasure in writing to you, on behalf of Ms.Betty Valencia. It has come to my attention that she maybe voted in
as she had the 3rd highest total amount of votes. With that said, I will disclosed, on a personal note, the reason
Ms.Betty Valencia is so deserving of the last City Council seat. You see my son Garrett Choshiro Mark
Nakagawa committed suicide last October 22nd 2018 at around 3:34 AM. He was 30-years old and severely
depressed. Upon learning of my great loss of my beloved son, Ms.Betty Valencia called me to offer her
condolences. Moreover, she invited me to a local fund-raiser&then a results party. As a result, her support was
so comforting the following days immediately after my son's suicide. Ms.Betty Valenicia is a true friend to
every person she meets. She is humanistic, compassionate, empathic, a warrior woman who is most capable &
most qualified to sit on the council seat in the City of Orange. I thank you for the opportunity to share my story
and I thank you for your time & considerations. Sincerely, Theresa M.Yoshida-Nakagawa
30-year resident of the city of Orange.
7926 E.Deerfield LN
Orange, CA 92869
BTW, my 3 children are all products if OUSD (e.g., Chapman & LA Beta Elementary, Santiago Middle School,
& ELMO. And I graduated from SCC iin 2003 with my AA, transferring to CSUF & graduating with a BS in
Psychology OS &MS in Counseling in 07.
If you need a licensed marriage & family therapist with 12--years of experience please see my LinkedIn profile.
TIA & Best regards..TMYN •
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Debbie Gabler
From: Debbie Gabler
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 1221 PM
Cc: Rick Otto
Subject: FW: Council Vacancy
FYI
Deddie C�a6ler
City Manager's Office
City Council Office
(714) 744-2203
From:Cheryl Dow<cdow@dowlegal.com>
Sent:Thursday, December 6, 2018 6:07 PM
To: councilinfo<councilinfo@cityoforange.org>
Subject:Council Vacancy
I am a resident of the City of Orange (High Horse Trails area).
I understand there is a seat vacant on the council as a result of a councilmember's election to Mayor.
I understand the third highest vote tally in the November 6th election was Betty Valencia.
I believe the right thing to do would be to appoint Ms.Valencia to the open seat.
Thank you for your consideration.
Cheryl A. Dow
Phone (949)683-6554
E-mail: cdow@dowle�al.com
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Debbie Gabler
From: Debbie Gabler
Sent: Friday, December 7, 2018 12:19 PM
Cc: Rick Otto
Subject: FW: Please appoint Betty Valencia to City Council
FYI
De66ie C�a6ler
City Manager's Office
City Council Office
(714) 744-2203
From: Don DeBenedictis<dpdebened@earthlink.net>
Sent:Thursday, December 6, 2018 7:09 PM
To:councilinfo<councilinfo@cityoforange.org>
Subject: Please appoint Betty Valencia to City Council
Councilors,
I am a voter in the City of Orange. In the Nov. 6 election, I voted for Betty Valencia,
along with thousands of other Orange citizens.
I believe it is fair and just to appoint her to the new opening on the council given the
results of the election.
I urge you to use your authority to follow the clearly demonstrated wishes of you
constituents.
Sincerely,
Don DeBenedictis
�29 N. Lewis St., Apt. 4
Orange, CA g2868
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Debbie Gabler
From: Cheryl Dow <cdow@dowlegal.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 6:07 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Council Vacancy
I am a resident of the City of Orange (High Horse Trails area).
I understand there is a seat vacant on the council as a result of a councilmember's election to Mayor.
I understand the third highest vote tally in the November 6th election was Betty Valencia.
I believe the right thing to do would be to appoint Ms.Valencia to the open seat.
Thank you for your consideration.
Cheryl A. Dow
Phone (949)683-6554
E-mail: cdow@dowlegal.com
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Debbie Gabler
From: Dr Bill Honigman <drbillhonigman@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 4:49 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Council Appointee should be Betty Valencia
Please consider that the will of the voters be followed and appoint the third highest vote-getter Betty Valencia to
the position.
Thanks.
Dr Bill Honigman
c: 949-246-6283
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Debbie Gabler
From: mimi washo <mcwasho@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 4:48 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Council seat: Betty Valencia
Hello, I am a teacher and a resident of Orange County. Betty Valencia should be appointed to the open council
seat. As the candidate with the third most votes, she is the candidate that your voters selected. Support your
voters and democratic elections by choosing the person with the highest votes. Thank you.
Best regards,
Mimi Washo
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Debbie Gabler
From: Bonnie Robinson <bonanddon4@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 9:09 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Open Council Seat
Dear Mayor Smith, Mayor Elect Murphy, Council Member Nichols, Council Member Alvarez, and Council
Member Whitaker,
The people of Orange have spoken! As Betty Valencia came in a definite third in the Orange City
Council Election, it is evident that she was first choice for City Council for many residents of
Orange. It would be logical for the Council to appoint Betty Valencia to the seat being vacated by
Council Member Mark Murphy as he moves on to the mayor's seat. The appointment of Betty
Valencia would save taxpayers of Orange the cost of having a special election and she would provide
appropriate representation of the Orange community.
Thank you for your consideration.
Bonnie Robinson
Joel Robinson
Leslie Robinson
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Debbie Gabler
From: Nola Neeley <nolaneeley@icloud.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 2:49 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: [BULK]
Importance: Low
Please appoint Betty Valencia.She was 3rd and is qualified.
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Debbie Gabler
From: Rachels Gmil <racheldneeley@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 9:43 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Appoint Betty Valencia
Dear Council members,
The Orange City Council had two seats open, recent voting resulted in both Nichols and Monaco with
the highest votes. However, the council will now be appointing a THIRD council member seat, since
one of the other council members just won his election for Mayor.
Between elections, vacancies are decided and appointed by the council.
The right thing to do, would be to appoint the person with the next highest votes. That person is
BETTY VALENCIA.
The constituents have spoken. Betty Valencia earned the seat. We should not solely have
conservatives voices on the council for all of the city. Representation matters.
Thank you,
Rachel Neeley Price
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Debbie Gabler
From: Mackenzie Crigger <mackenzie.crigger@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:34 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Open Seat Appointment
Good morning Mayor and City Council Members,
I wish I could be at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 11 to share this with you in person, but my
schedule does not allow for that, so this email will have to suffice.
As you know, when Mark Murphy is sworn in as Mayor, his city council seat will open and the city has an
opportunity to appoint an appropriate person or hold a special election. As I understand it, holding a special
election is a costly event in the city, and in my opinion,not a great use of city money and candidates time,
despite being a fair way to fill this seat. However, the City Council does have the ability to appoint the person
who garnered the 3rd most votes in the City of Orange. It will be a failure of democracy and the city council if
Mrs. Beatriz Valencia is not appointed to the open seat.
She ran an excellent campaign and garnered support from 10,775 residents in this great city. That was no small
task. She bested former city council members, current planning commissioners, and well-known city residents
to get the 3rd most votes for a City Council seat. Please do not repeat.the history of past city councils by
appointing "someone you can work with," calling for resumes, and appointing a person who was not on the
ballot or did not receive the most votes. A free and fair election saw Mrs. Valencia receive the 3rd most votes
and she should be appointed to the open seat.
Thank you for your time and continued service to the City of Orange.
Sincerely,
Mackenzie Crigger
Resident of Orange
Mackenzie H. Crigger
(714) 504.4709
"We all take different paths, but our goal is to reach the top of the mountain so we may see the stars in the sky."
- Japanese Proverb
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Debbie Gabler
From: Eric Rath <ericrath@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:03 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: City Council Appointed Position
Hello,
As an Orange resident, I'm calling on the Orange City Council to either appoint Betty Valencia(who receive the
next most votes in our fall election) or run a special election to fill the seat being vacated by Mr. Muphy as he
becomes mayor.
The extra costs incurred by running a special election are worth it to maintain the integrity of our board, and if
Councilman Murphy tries to appoint one of his cronies tied to Fred Whitaker and the Orange County GOP who
have marred our city council and school board with their partisan politics, they can expect a legal fight along the
lines of Salas' failed appointment to the Orange School Board a few years ago.
Thank you,
Eric Rath
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Debbie Gabler
From: Luis Ortiz-Franco <ortizfranco@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 2:26 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Appointment to Fill Vacant City Council Seat
Dear Mayor Mark A. Murphy, Councilman Mike Alvarez, Councilwoman Kim Nichols, and Councilman Elect
Chip Monaco:
We are 32-year residents of the City of Orange. We have had professional careers, educated our children and
participated in community organizations in Orange. We have always supported diversity in our community and
believe that our local government, schools and all civic institutions best serve our local population if they reflect
the diversity of the people who live in our city.
In our recent Orange City Council election,the two highest vote-getters filled the two open council vacancies.
Now that a third seat is vacant due to the elevation of the councilman who won the position of mayor, the most
democratic way to fill the vacant seat is by appointing the third highest vote-getter. In the election, the third
highest vote-getter is Beatriz "Betty" Valencia. To fail to appoint Betty to the vacant seat is to ignore the will of
the people and to deprive our city of a highly qualified individual. Betty is a long-time resident of Orange, a
successful businesswoman and a highly-educated, PhD candidate in Leadership Studies at Chapman University.
She has the language and cultural background that allows her to communicate with the vast majority of the
diverse residents of Orange.
To not appoint Betty to the vacant council seat is undemocratic and tantamount to disenfranchisement of the
thousands of Orange residents who voted for her.
Sincerely,
Judy Weissberg-Ortiz, Esq.
Luis Ortiz-Franco,
Retired Professor of Mathematics
_:-:;� Virus-free. www.avast.com
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Debbie Gabler
From: Sneha Mathur <mathu109@mail.chapman.edu>
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2018 11:37 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: A Letter from Orange Citizen
Attachments: BeatrizValenciaForOrange.docx
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Dear Orange City Council,
This is a letter from an Orange citizen to the Orange City Council. City Council members have
important jobs and work hard to represent the wonderful citizens of Orange. In January, 2019 City
Council member Mark Murphy will begin his new role as Mayor of the city. It is my hope that the
City Council will honor the almost 10,000 citizens of Orange who voted to elect Beatriz "Beriy"
Valencia to Orange City Council. As she has gained the third highest number of votes, it is only
logical that the third vacant seat should be filled by Betty.
Betty has given her all to this city during and before this election cycle, and even if she is
ultimately not appointed to City Council, she will continue to work hard to support the members of
her community. Betty is the one I would want in my corner to advocate for me—she knows how to
take charge of a room while simultaneously listening to every single person in that room. Her
passion and dedication mixed with her capacity to put a smile on anyone's face is exactly the kind
of responsive leadership that the city of Orange needs!
The responsibilities of the City Council include representing the diverse members of their
city. Creating a City Council with all like-minded people defeats the very purpose of having a City
Council because they would not be representing the interests of all the citizens. I humbly ask that
you honor the voters, and the democratic process, by appointing Beatriz "Betty" Valencia to
Orange City Council.
Respectfully,
Sneha Kohli Mathur
Orange Resident
Sincerely,
Sneha Kohli Mathur, MA BCBA
Ph.D. Student: Education& Disability Studies
www.SnectrumSuccess.or�
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Debbie Gabler
From: Judith Lash <judithlash@me.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2018 2:10 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Appointment to City Council
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I hope that Betty Valencia will be appointed to the open seat that is being vacated by incoming Mayor Murphy. She
came in third in the election,so I think she has earned the seat. I have lived in the City of Orange since 1972, and I was
so impressed by her,that I felt the need to contact you.
Sincerely,
Judith Lash
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Debbie Gabler
From: Melanie Weir <melanie.weir11 @gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018 6:26 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Betty Valencia for Orange City Council
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I urge the city council to appoint Betty Valencia to the seat being vacated by Mark Murphy.
I prefer saving money on a special election, but only if you appoint Betty. Otherwise I think Orange residents need to
make the decision.
Betty Valencia is a long-time resident of this city and is extremely qualified. She is an experienced organizer and has
been giving back to her community since she was a teenager. I very much appreciate her approach to finding solutions
to problems. I also appreciate that she listens to people rather than disregarding their opinions. I think we have seen too
much of that in this city. I personally addressed the city council on April 10th of this year and my opinion (along with
those of many Orange residents) was disregarded in favor of a bunch of people who don't live here. Enough already.
Betty has garnered the attention of a lot of Orange voters as is indicated by her 3`d place showing(as of Nov 24th) in the
2018 election.This was pretty amazing since she only decided to run in April. For those of us who know Betty this is not
a surprise. She worked really hard knocking on doors and talking to people...and listening. I think the city council really
needs to acknowledge that people in this city want to see new leadership.The status quo is not ok anymore.
And please let's stop recycling former council members. Jon Dumitru? No! And I hear Whittaker wants to run again in
2020. I am not sure that is true, but seriously? We need new people and new ideas. The old ones are not working.
Melanie Weir, Orange
714-321-3695
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From: Michele Schroeder <stmichele1944@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2018 12:30 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: City council appointment
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I would like Betty Valencia appointed to the city council. She came in third in the election,which shows who the voters
choice is. Betty is always well prepared when addressing any issues. She is the most
appropriate candidate to fill the last seat on the council. Please abide by the voter's decision. Thank you Michele
Schroeder, Orange resident.
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From: Phyllis Steele <phyllis220@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018 6:19 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Note from Orange Resident
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hi,
I'm writing in support of the appointment of Betty Valencia to the Orange City Council. I believe in her so much that
I canvassed for her, something I've never done for a Council candidate. In fact, I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm
not usually even aware of who's running for the Council.
She has stellar qualifications. She has lived.in Orange for 17 years and is a doctoral student in Chapman's leadership
studies. She will bring much needed diversity to represent all of Orange. I have been so impressed with her positive
attitude and ability to relate to people. She's really special.
She is currently in 3rd place in the vote count. She will be a wonderful addition to the City Council.
Thank You,
Phyllis Steele
700 E. Lake Dr., #29
Orange, 92866 .
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Debbie Gabler
From: Jennie Sloan <jenniesloan77@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2018 10:17 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: [BULK] Open Council Seat
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Dear Orange City Councilmembers,
Hello, I'm a citizen of Orange, and I've been following the election results closely. I know that there will be one
more empty seat on the council, and that the council can appoint someone instead of holding a special
election. I urge you to appoint Beatriz "Betty" Valencia, as she finished third in the midterm election. She is a
well-qualified candidate that has already received the support of your constituency. I hope this can be a clear
cut demonstration of our representatives responding to the will of the people. Thank you for listening!
Sincerely, �
Jennie Sloan
Orange
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From: David Stevens <jadelake13@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018 10:24 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Please Appoint Betty Valencia to the Orange City Council
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Dear City Council Members,
Mark Murphy was just elected Mayor of Orange. When he leaves his council seat on the Orange City Council to
preside as Mayor, his seat on the council will be filled by appointment. The three candidates running for the
Orange City Council who received the most votes were Kimberlee Nichols, Chip Monaco, and Betty Valencia.
The top two recipients will become City Council members, chosen directly by the voters. Since Betty Valencia
came in third, with more than 10,000 votes, I urge the city council to appoint Betty Valencia to fill the open seat
left by Mark Murphy's election as our mayor.
Thanks,
David Stevens
Orange, CA
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Debbie Gabler
From: gerry schroeder <musivino@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2018 12:30 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Re: Betty Valencia's appointment to Orange City Council
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
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From: Gerry Schroeder
Subject: Betty Valencia's appointment to Orange City Council
Date:November 25,2018 at 11:27:09 AM PST
To Whom It May Concern:
I feel strongly that Betty Valencia should be appointed to the City Council...!!!
She came in third in the election,which certainly shows the voters choice that
she is the appropriate candidate to fill that final open seat on the City Council.
Betty has shown during the election cycle that she's always been well-prepared
at addressing the various issues. And she'll be willing to suggest possible solutions
to the problems that will be challenging our fair city.
Thank you for listening.
Sincerely,
Gerald(Gerry) Schroeder
Long time resident of Orange.
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Debbie Gabler
From: Lizzie Esqueda <elizesqu@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 7:32 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Valencia40range
The Orange City Council had two seats open, recent voting resulted in both Nichols and Monaco with the
highest votes. However, the council will now be appointing a THIRD council member seat, since one of the
other council members just won his election for Mayor.
Between elections, vacancies are decided and appointed by the council.
The right thing to do, would be to appoint the person with the next highest votes, BETTY VALENCIA.
Thank you and please do the right thing,
Elizabeth Esqueda
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Debbie Gabler
From: Tanya Nunez <tnunez_81 @yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 8:21 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: [BULK] Beatriz Valencia
Importance: Low
Good Afternoon,
>
> I'm writing from Long Beach, ca and the reason I am writing to you is because I am putting faith you will make the right
decision and not the unethical decision.
>
>As an alum of political science prelaw major and democrat and mother of 1, I hope you can prove a politicians record
wrong.That honesty, hard work, dedication, and love is the right choice!
>
>You have an important decision to make tomorrow at the meeting and I hope you make the right one and be on the
right path of history.
>
> Beatriz Valencia won by the most votes and is in the third seat. Per our constitution and how we run our elections in
this country, majority rules and "democracy" prevails and for that reason she should be appointed.
>
>You will lose face in front of your constituents if not appointed.
>
> I will be there to support Beatriz Valencia and make sure my voice is heard!
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>Warmest regards, �
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Debbie Gabler
From: Dev Sellin <chirp@sellin.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 7:20 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: [BULK] City council open seat
Importance: Low
Dear Orange City Council,
I am hoping that you will be taking the appropriate action of voting to put Betty Valencia in the current open council
seat,created by the election of Councilman Mark Murphy being elected to Mayor.
Consider how your other options will be perceived by the citizens of Orange:
If you appoint someone who you are familiar with,you will be accused of favoritism and actively keeping the status quo
in the city; If you hold a special election, the citizens will be angry about the waste of a large amount of money.
If the third seat had been open during the election, Ms.Valencia would have won a seat on the council. Now that the
third seat has opened up due to the current election,she should be placed in the open seat as she was third in the vote
count from the election that caused the open seat.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter,
Sincerely,
Dev Sellin
405 E.Wilson Ave
Dev
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Debbie Gabler
From: Amanda Wortman <amanda.wortman@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2018 4:54 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: City council vacancy
Hello,
My name is Amanda Wortman and I am an Orange resident and homeowner. I am writing to voice my strong
support for appointing Betty Valencia to the city council seat being vacated by Mayor Mark Murphy. Ms.
Valencia strongly placed 3rd in the city council election, beating out planning commissioners and former
council members. She is the right choice for uniting all residents of Orange, and the city council leadership will
be stronger with her on it. I thank you for your time.
Best,
Amanda Wortman
Palm Avenue
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Debbie Gabler
From: Rachel Potucek <rachelpotucek4@gmail,com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 4:53 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Council servants should be the voters' choice
To whom it may concern,
Thank you for receiving public input on the appointment of the third vacant seat on the council.
As a taxpayer who works, diries and shops frequently in Orange at the farmers'market,.Chapman University,
and old town square, I urge the council to let voters decide who represents us!
It makes good sense to appoint the voter's third choice, Betty Valencia, for the last of three seats. The voters
spoke loud and clear about their top choices. Appointing Betty Valencia affirms trust in the will of voters to
decide who leads us.
If you cannot appoint Betty Valencia for any reason, please opt for a special election to allow the voters a fair
opportunity to choose their own representation, whoever that may be. With so many important decisions on the
line this term, an investment in a special election is a smart investment in Orange's best future.
Thank you,
Rachel Potucek
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Debbie Gabler
From: Wendy Ragland Seeley <wendys.uz@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, Decem.ber 11, 2018 2:36 PM
To: councilinfo
Cc: Wendy Ragland Seeley
Subject: Empty Council Seat
Dear Orange City Council members,
I am writing to express my opinion as to the means of filling the vacant seat on Orange City Council
which was created when Mark Murphy was elected as Mayor. I respectfully suggest that a special
election is called to fill the seat. The automatic appointment of the third place vote getter in last months`
election, one Beatriz Valencia, does not represent the best interests of Orange for the following reasons:
1. The margin of Ms. Valencia's third place victory over the fourth place candidate, 71 votes, is too
slight to signify a mandate for her to automatically be awarded a seat.
2. 81.8% of votes in the race went to conservative candidates. Ms. Valencia's 13.9% is not
representative of either the philosophical or political make-up of Orange.
3. Ms. Valencia socialist's beliefs and identity politics are inconsistent with our City's traditions and
vision for the future. Her threats to bring the ACLU against this City show no love for Orange but
rather exemplify a bullying, entitled, selfish mindset which is not inline with someone deserving of
being appointed to public service.
4. Ms. Valencia's views on issues such as illegal immigration,ICE, needle exchanges, the homeless,
and her non-support of Orange's status as a Law and Order City are directly in opposition to
what the majority of residents believe.
5. Ms. Valencia has made,what I believe, false claims against the citizens of this town, the very
citizens she wishes to represent. I do not believe her claims of homophobia, racism, and
xenophobia. I have, however, s.een Ms. Valencia and members of her campaign vehemently and
rudely attack those who disagree with them even when the disagreement is couched in tlie most
polite terms. Those entities and PACs who supported her campaign show where her true interests
lay. Her labels are what matter most to her, not Orange, and such identity politics are not
welcome in what is already a peacefully diverse community. �
6. I personally know of many times when Ms. Valencia, or members of her team, deleted questions
from her campaign Facebook page without answering them. She additionally turned down or
ignored meeting requests; and even went so far as to publicly and in writing state that she was too
busy with her business, campaign, and doctoral pursuits at Chapman to discuss relevant issues
those who requested her time.
7. Ms. Valencia and I are in the same program at Chapman University,the School of Education's
Leadership Development Program. While we are at different levels,I at MA and she at PhD, the
times which I have had an opportunity to view her interactions with those she disagrees Ms.
Valencia has categorically taken a dismissive, almost mocking stance. She is rude, short, and
condescending. If this is her behavior with peers,what will it be when faced with opposition by the
residents of Orange or other Council Members.
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Ms. Valencia and her supporters are looking to hijack a seat on the City council by claiming a 71 vote
variance between the third and forth place candidates reflects a clear message of support from Orange
residents. The automatic appointment of a candidate that has a 0.007% lead over her nearest opponent
and who neither reflects the values or respects the constituents she seeks to represent is completely
ludicrous. Please do not appoint anyone to the council seat, rather hold special election to fill the vacancy.
Citizens of Orange and the Council should have the chance to choose,with purpose,whom they have
seated up on the dais.Neither group should be bullied into accepting someone so wrong for this City.
I appreciate your time and consideration.
Best Regards, .
Wendy Ragland Seeley
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From: Carrie <carrielundell@mac.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 12:46 PM
To: councilinfo
Subject: I support Betty Valencia for City Council
To Wliom it May Concern, �
As a.resident of the city of Orange with my husband and four children for the last 11 years, I feel it important to weigh in
on#he vacancy on the city council. Because of a prior commitment, I am unable to make it to the city council meeting
tonight to show my support for Betty Valencia as you decide how you will fill the vacant city council position. I truly �
believe that spending money and time on a special election.is a bad choice for the citizens of Orange. We have already
voted and our voice was made clear. Betty Valencia is who the people want to fill the spot and it's who deserves the ,
spot.There is no question.She is the right woman for the job.
thank you, � �
Carrie Lundell
1523 East Rose Ave
Orange, CA
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Debbie Gabler
From: Bryan Price <bryanprice.bp@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:01 AM
To: councilinfo
Subject: Orange City Council Appointed position
The council will be appointing a third council member because a current member was elected Mayor.As a voter
and city of Orange constituent I believe it is only fair to listen to the voters of Orange and appoint the third place
candidate Betty Valencia.
Bryan Price
2039 N Orange-0live rd. .
Orange Ca,92865
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Debbie Gabler
From: lan Capilouto <iancapilouto@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December,11, 2018 9:31 AM
To: � councilinfo
Subject: Special Election. "
Good morning Mayor and City Council Members,
I am 39 years old arid I was born and raised in this city at 283 North Orange Street. I work as a librarian and I
am a man of service to.my fellow human beings. When Mark Murphy is sworn iri as Mayor, his city council
seat will open and the city has an opportunity to appoint a person or hold a special election. I formally request
the City Council appoints the person with the third most votes and that is Beatriz Valencia. You must do this or
I will continue fo lose faith in the people who run this city. I am disgusted out by the actions of last March when
you clowns brought the circus to town. �
Betty ran an excellent campaign and garnered support from 10,775 r.esidents. That was no small task. She
bested former city council members, current planning commissioners, and well-known city residents to get the
3rd most votes for a City Council seat. Please do not repeat the history of past city councils by appointing
"someone you can work with." You know that is horseshit as well as I do. A free and fair election saw Mrs.
Valencia receive the 3rd most votes and she should be appointed to the open seat.
Don't blow it any more than you already have.
-Ian Victor Capilouto�714 234 7569. Call me. I'd love to talk to you.
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Council Member Mark Murphy as he moves on to the mayor`s seat. The appointment of Betty
Valencia would save taxpayers of.Orange the cost:o.f:having a special election and .she w:ould provide : . ::
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CITY COLJNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2018
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1 Discussion regarding City Council vacancy. (C2500.D)
City Attorney Winthers explained the process of filling the City Council vacancy. Per state
law, the City Council can choose to appoint someone or call for a Special Election. The
decision must be made within 60 days of the vacancy, which is February 9 2019. The
estimated cost of a Special Election would be between $400,000 - $450,000. The City
Council also has the option to appoint any individual that is a resident of the City of Orange.
Public Speakers:
The following people spoke in support of appointing Betty Valencia to the vacant City
Council position: Fred Smoller, Mitchell Rosenbert, Karen Mendoza, Gregory Pleasants,
Connie McGuire, Joanna Weiss, Eduardo Moreno, Karl Bonham, Luis Ortiz Franco,
Bonnie Robinson, Joe McLaughlin, Lauren Austin, Julie Herrick, Betty Valencia, Jamie
Bodie-Sillas, Justin Samson, Lisa Pedersen, Kathy Bonnaud, Michelle Schroeder, Theresa
Yoshida,Melanie Weir,Tanya Schoen,Lucille Lemus,Victoria James,Christopher Roach,
Nancy Loughrey, and Lindsay Walsh.
The following people spoke in opposition of appointing Betty Valencia and in support of
holding a special election: Kathy Wayland, Mark Wayland, Wendy Ragland Seeley, Peter
Morales, and Windy Horton.
No action was taken on this item.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER—None
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1 Land Use Matrix Ordinance. Ordinance No. 13-18 (Second Reading). (A2500.0)
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 of the Municipal
Code to consolidate existing land use tables and use standards into Chapter 17.13 entitled
Master Land Use Matrix.
MOTION —Monaco
SECOND —Nichols
AYES —Alvarez,Murphy,Nichols, Monaco
Moved that Ordinance No. 13-18 be read by title only and same was approved and adopted
� by the preceding vote.
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