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.