Democratic Club

By Mary Larson

LW contributor

With less than two weeks to go, the race for election to the Orange County Board of Supervisors has reached a critical stage. The winner of this seat will represent a district that includes all of Seal Beach and will serve the rest of Michelle Steel’s term that ends in 2022. The winner of this election will need to run again in the 2022 June Primary and November General elections to continue to represent District 2 on the Board.

The Democratic Club endorsed Costa Masa Mayor Katrina Foley. Her three major opponents in the race are all Republicans. If elected, Foley will be the second Democrat on the five-member Board of Supervisors.

Katrina Foley for Orange County Board of Supervisor yard/ window signs are now available for pick up in Leisure World at 1460 Pelham Road. 106-G, in Mutual 5. Ample parking is available on Pelham Road. No appointment is necessary. If you need to have a sign delivered to your unit, email democraticclubsblw@gmail.com

with your contact information.

Voters should be aware that the Vote Center previously located at the Leisure World Fire Station will not be open for this special election. However, ballots can be deposited in the drop box near the Leisure World Amphitheater up to, and including election day, March 9. Members of the Democratic Club are ready to assist any voter who needs it. Email democraticclubsblw@gmail.com or call (562) 296-8521 or (562) 412-0898.

Information contained in an attack ad aimed at Foley recently distributed to Leisure World voters is false. LWers are encouraged to disregard the false smear tactics that have been repeatedly used against the mayor in her successful campaigns for election and reelection to the Costa Mesa City Council, as well as in this current race.

Five current and four former members of the Costa Mesa City Council have endorsed Foley for election to the Board of Supervisors. They had the following to say as they announced their support for her campaign.

“In every role she has taken on, as a businesswoman, attorney, City Councilwoman and Mayor, Katrina Foley is singularly focused on delivering results,” said Councilmember Manuel Chavez.

“Mayor Katrina Foley has exemplified outstanding leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, helping our city navigate previously unimagined challenges,” Councilmember Loren Gameros said.

“I’m proud to endorse Mayor Foley’s campaign because I have seen up-close the work she has done and the results she has achieved in Costa Mesa,” Councilmember Jeff Harlan.

••• Leisure World Democrats and their supporters are invited to subscribe to the Club’s free electronic newsletter. Email Mary Larson, at democraticclubsblw@gmail.com or call (562) 296-8521. Remember to include your full contact information.

The Leisure Democratic Club always welcomes new members and friends.

Membership forms are available by phoning (562) 431-7275 or by going on-line at https://sblwdems. wordpress.com/democraticclub- membership-2/.