Republican Club

by Brian Harmon

LW contributor

Assemblywoman Janet Nguyen will speak at the LW Republican Club’s meeting on Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2.

Nguyen is running for state senate in the district that includes LW. She has served this part of Orange County in both state and county government for 15 years.

As a member of the California Senate, Nguyen represented the 34th district, encompassing parts of Long Beach and west Orange County. Prior to that, she was the District 2 Orange County Supervisor representing Seal Beach.

Nguyen was a leader in the fight to demand accountability for the recent oil spill that threatened our beaches. She also has been consistent in her opposition to illegal immigration. ••• Republicans will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 14 from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at the club booth near Clubhouse 6. Festivities will include St. Patrick’s Day treats; stimulating conversation and, as always; the opportunity to register to vote, sign up for club information, and sign the school choice initiative petition.

The school choice initiative would give parents of all income levels the opportunity to send their children to the school of their choice by providing $14,000 a year per child for tuition at any secular private school, religious school, private charter school or homeschool program. Parents who choose to can continue to send their children to public school.

The Republican Club meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. Membership is free. To join the club or receive more information, residents can call (714) 928-1950.