"DumpDenis.com" Slander Attack by Rudat!

I was tipped to this the other morning and I have now confirmed the story. And is a new LOW in the City of Orange Politics!

Mr. Denis Bilodeau, fired a shot at Carol Rudat last week with a mail piece that questioned her residency. I thought it was cleaver but not a big deal. After all, She doesn't live in Orange.

However, Carol Rudat fired back with a mailer, that showed Bilodeau having his Time Warner Cable bill being paid by the Orange County Water Board.

But it goes a little further, All of a sudden, signs started to show up all over the City of Orange, that stated......"See me spend your money $$" with a website address of www.dumpdenis.com

I thought it was interesting. I stopped and went and looked at a sign that was posted. It didn't say anything about who put it up, other then a company called COGS, in Santa Ana. But I had no idea who hated Denis so much to attack him in this way.

So that is when I went to the website. The website is an attack on Denis Bilodeau as well. By whom, you are probably wondering by now? It was done by "Paid for by Elect Carol Rudat FPPC # 1289587 PO Box 1841 Orange, CA 92856"

I then recieved another piece of "hit" mail on Denis Bilodeau by Rudat, stating that Bilodeau is two faced candidate. It was basically a piece that accused Bilodeau of wanting to use the council seat as a stepping stone.

Well, in the end, the City of Orange has been brought to a new low in campaigns. This was an extremely dirty and underhanded campaign tactic. I also think that Carol Rudat, refused to have her name on the signs, because she was scared of public opinion of her tactics.

I hope that all that read this blog, share with your friends. Don't Vote for Rudat. She can't run on her own merits, because she has none. She doesn't live in Orange, she is under investigation by the District Attorneys office for FRAUD, She is being sued by numerous people, she is a nightmare

I haven't made my total choice to vote for yet, but I will make it clear....I will not vote for rudat.

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Frank Finn endorses Bilodeau!

I had been in San Diego most of teh day, took the kids to Sea World, after getting home and them going straight to sleep (thank god), I decided to read through the "blogs". I came across this interesting post on the oc blog and thought I would share it wilth you.

The message was posted apparently by Frank "The Heat" Finn,

As a candidate without the resources and backing that at least 4 others in the race for Orange City Council (I have received donations of $699.00 and spent about $3,000.00 to date), I would hate to see this election bought by a carpetbagger.

I got involved in the campaign because I honestly felt some members of the current council catered to a small, but vocal group at the expense of the majority of citizens and I want to represent the average, working families of the City. **Wonder who he is talking about?

Mayor Mark Murphy is not one of those council members and he has my utmost respect and admiration.

I still think I am the best candidate for the position, but realize that without the benefit of incumbency, prior political office, or financial and organizational backing of a political party that allows multiple mailers, and other expensive advertising, my chances of winning a seat in this wonderful town are not great.

That being said, I see my duty to the citizens of Orange as working for the best government we can have.

Towards that end,

I would urge any voter that shares my vision to not waste a vote on someone who apparently just moved into Orange (from a 3800 Sq.’ house close to the beach, near her office, to a much smaller Old Towne residence that necessitates a long daily commute???) in order to run in this election.

Obviously, anyone who repeatedly claims to have lived in Orange for “most of my adult life” yet has registered to vote in Anaheim or Corona Del Mar from 1980 to April 2006 has a serious lack of integrity and character.

I question what ulterior motives would anyone have to spend large amounts of their own money to run for office in a city that they have not resided in for over 20 years? Whatever they are, it can’t be good for Orange City residents.

I have been cordial towards all of my opponents because I do not believe in negative campaigns and thought I could rise above it.

A lame attempt by the Rudat campaign to smear Denis Bilodeau using County expense reports has prompted me to alter my thinking.

Her campaign has recently highlighted some expense reports submitted by Denis as the Director of the Orange County Water District and attempted to portray them as some kind of sinister waste of tax money.

Anyone who takes the time to review the reports will see the expenditures were not some egregious waste of tax money on extravagant pleasure trips or personal expenses, but were in fact, legitimate operating costs for conducting Water District business.

What is her point regarding the internet connection? Any business or government office must be connected in this day and age in order to communicate with customers.

Anyone who stoops to such nastiness, pettiness and deception does not deserve a seat on the Council. **Ok, I completely agree with this statement**

I hereby endorse Denis Bilodeau as the person I feel will best serve our City in the second open seat of the Orange City Council.

Although I believe I am still the best candidate, if you are not inclined to vote for me, Mark Murphy should receive your other vote in this race.

If I am not elected to serve you, these are the other two candidates I feel will do the best to represent all of us and I feel good government for the City of Orange is more important than my own advancement to the City Council.

Frank Finn,
Orange City Council Candidate
www.finnfororange.com

Council Meeting 10-24-06

I tuned in channel #3 to watch the Orange City Council Meeting, I however, didn't have a lot of time. I did see Mike Alvarez get up and speak against negative campaigns and he wants the Orange City Council to put a stop it. Guess Alvarez is wanting to take your freedom of speech away, but thats another story.

I turned the meeting off and feed the kids and we all went out for the evening to camelot golfing.

Sorry, but no real report this week!

Total Buzz Column in today's OC Register

Orange candidate not out of the woods

MARTIN WISCKOL
Register columnistTHE BUZZmwisckol@ocregister.com

Controversial Orange City Council candidate Carol Rudat got out of court with her hide intact earlier this month, having survived a civil suit that tried to get her thrown off the ballot.
But she's not quite out of the woods.

District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has investigators out talking to neighbors about Rudat's residency and is continuing to pursue the case. Will he be done before the Nov. 7 election?
"It's hard to tell," said Rackauckas spokeswoman Susan Schroeder.

Rudat registered to vote in Orange in April, listing a small home there as her residence after living in considerably bigger digs in Newport Beach. Later, campaign spokeswoman Janette Littler said the Orange home was being renovated until July, when Rudat moved in.

Earlier this month, Rudat's attorneys presented utility bills as evidence she lived there when she registered to vote. We'll see if professional investigators try to prove otherwise.

Oddsmakers say Rudat and Denis Bilodeau are vying for the second of two open seats, with Mayor Mark Murphyfavored to come in first.

***

I must appauld the D.A. office for seeing past the fraud that Carol Rudat is trying to pull on the voters of Orange. I also hope the DA then investigates all those that are connected to the fraud being played out. To those that are running her campaign, her endorsements, and her contracted help.

***

Defendent Carol Rudat, Please Rise!

The following info was provided to me by a "Blogger" that found this info on www.occourts.org and is also being "Blogged" on the very popular OC Blog.

I found it extremely interesting that Carol Rudat, "I was raised to do things right" "I have solid ethics and morals" "I can lead the City of Orange" is involved in so many lawsuits, including defamation, by her brother...who by the way a "friend" at Theo Lacy Jail has e-mailed me to let me know that he (Bruce Senator..Carol's brother) is sitting in a cell for death threats to a political official.

Wow, you family did raise some great kids, And I comfortable in saying, lets not let them the City of Orange!

Person Search
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Person Info:
Last Name: Rudat First Name: Carol



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Case No. Participant Type Participant Name Filing Date Case Type
06CC10557 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT
05CC12561 DEFENDANT CAROL A RUDAT BREACH OF
05CC05374 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
03CC03907 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
03CC03622 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
02CC13178 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
02CC03877 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
01CC00912 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
817106 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT ***DEFAMATION***
806340 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
799046 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT ***PROPERTY DAMAGE - VEHICLE**
786259 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
741618 CROSS DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT ***NEGLIGENCE***
741618 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT **NEGLIGENCE**
734469 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
732625 CROSS DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
695972 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF
633777 DEFENDANT CAROL RUDAT BREACH OF

****Now remember above I referenced Carol's brother Mr. Bruce Senator well here you go, I left off most of his happy times in the court system and only put on the court case, where he and sister sued each other:

817106 IN PROPER BRUCE SENATOR 11/15/1999 DEFAMATION
817106 PLAINTIFF BRUCE SENATOR 11/15/1999 DEFAMATION

****Oh yea, You want to see his info on being booked into the County Jail...Well here you go...



Inmate Name:
Senator, Bruce Richard

Booking Number:
2344534

Date of Birth:
03-30-1955

Sex: Male

Race: White

Height: 5' 07
Weight: 165 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel
Occupation:
MARKETING
Next Appearance Date:
10-**-2006
Next Appearance Court:
CENTRAL SUPERIOR COURT

Housing Location:
Theo Lacy Facility

Custody Status:
In Custody

Bail Amount:
Ineligible (by the way, ineligible, means he is a very very bad man)

Arrested on:
09-25-2006 at 06:45


Well there we have it. Carol Rudat leadership of the city would more then likely involved lawsuit after lawsuit. I was also tipped off that she was involved with the "Trash Scandel" that took place a few years ago that got her husband into some very hot water with the D.A.'s office.
I hope this sheds just a little more light on a candidate for City Council.

Mike Alvarez.....SLUM LORD ?

If your read my post from a day or two ago, I was praising Mr. Alvarez for his being the "mailbox" with a timely piece of mail.

But....There is something amiss, a crisis brewing.

Apparently, Mr. Alvarez the mayoral candidate that wants to run the boarding houses out of town and protect neighborhoods from overcrowding, is himself a landlord of an over crowded boarding house.....Oh the LIES, Oh the PAIN...

The following is the story from the OC Register.

Mayoral candidate faces boarding-house violation

Mike Alvarez said in campaign he would enforce laws against city's illegal boarding houses.

By ELLYN PAK and COURTNEY BACALSO
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

ORANGE – Mayoral candidate Mike Alvarez – whose campaign platform includes cracking down on illegal boarding houses – received a notice of violation Friday for "illegal occupancy" at one of his rental properties.

Alvarez, who co-owns the four-bedroom home on East Wilson Avenue in Orange, has until Nov. 1 to comply with a city ordinance that bars more than two leases on the same property.

The candidate says the timing of the citation is "politically motivated."

Alvarez said he forwarded a response to the notice of violation to the City Attorney's Office, stating the house was not a boarding home.

The city code does not allow more than two lease agreements, written or oral, in one home.

Code enforcement officers have responded to 110 complaints of suspected boarding homes and 63 notices of violations have been given out since the city ordinance was amended more than six months ago, said Alice Angus, the city's community development director.

In recent mailers and candidate forums, Alvarez stated that he would "crack down on illegal boarding houses and enforce city laws."

The recent violation notice alleges using the garage as living space; having inoperative vehicles in the driveway; trash, furniture and appliances stored in public view; and having more than two rental agreements.

Alvarez said Wednesday that he rented the property to a Chapman University student, Luke McKinley, for about three years.

The lease agreement, which Alvarez showed to reporters, has four names on it, including McKinley's. Some of the newer tenants' names are not on it.

McKinley, who recently graduated, said there were no more than four people living at the house and some of the tenants were replaced with new ones more than a year ago.

"We are college students so we have friends who come and visit our house, girlfriends and things like that," McKinley said.

Les Watrous, who lives next door, said his neighbors did not cause any problems and seemed to be respectful.

"They've always been quiet," he said. "I just don't pay attention."

On Wednesday, a mattress, futon, sofa, chairs, clothes and trash were strewn in the garage – items that McKinley said were stored and used when visitors were too tired to drive home.

In the living room was a sofa, futon and four chairs.

Last week, police confiscated drug paraphernalia at the house, city documents show.

McKinley and the rest of the tenants will leave the property at the end of the month. After learning about the drug paraphernalia, Alvarez evicted them.

City Attorney David DeBerry said the city cannot reveal the identity of the person who initially complained about the property.

"If we identify the complaining party, it will deter people from reporting," he said. "Oftentimes, if the complaining party is known, there will be retribution."

DeBerry said a notice gives a property owner time to correct violations or to show that there was no violation. In Alvarez's case, DeBerry said he did not know the specifics of the lease agreement.

Alvarez, who owns several dozen properties including the Army-Navy store in Old Towne, is running against three other candidates for mayor. He was on the council from 1996 to 2004.

He said he had not heard about any other complaints on the East Wilson Avenue property.

The current alleged violations stem from a complaint made Oct. 11 to the city that the property was used as a boarding home and that a number of cars were parked on the lawn and the driveway.

In addition, McKinley received a notice of violation in October 2005 for storing materials, including furniture, appliances, trash and debris in public view. He said he took care of the problem.

****
Well, Mr. Alvarez...your excuse is that this is a politically motivated attack against you. Well, who cares, you are standing high and mighty before the man, and your lying. Instead of blaming others, take responsibility for your actions and your properties. By the way, the excuse of "I didn't know", doesn't fly here....your the landlord. Also, I think your "college students" should go to jail for the drug paraphernalia that was found.

So what is next for Mike Alvarez, "I want illegal aliens out of town......as soon as they are done doing my lawn...

Wow, What a mess this guy is, and I was actually leaning his way in November.

Cops and Firefighters ENDORSE!

I saw this earlier today on the OC Blog and thought it was interesting for a couple of items.

1st, I guess this does make it official, Murphy and Bilodeau are a team. They are locked arm and arm into battle against "carpetbagger" Carol Rudat.

2nd, I find it very interesting that the Murphy/Bilodeau team are endorsed by the Police and Fire Fighters over the other candidates....Why, Well you got Carol Rudat, who is married to former Orange City Manager and Fire Chief David Rudat. And of course you have Police Officer Frank Finn.

Guess the Public safety unions felt that the "current" mayor and a commissioner are better choices than the others.

Well regardless, it is about time that we see some live from the current mayor and his running mate, They are running a dangerous campaign to give Rudat such an advantage. I don't understand all the finer points of campaigns, however, all I know is I hear....Carol this and Carol that.....

APOLOGY....from Candidate Wayland

To those who read my previous Email and Denis Bilodeau,

I would like to apologize to Denis for the insinuations that I made earlier. Unfortunately some very rude and demeaning untrue statements were made concerning my family and myself.

They were mistakenly attributed to Mr. Bilodeau, by a source I no longer consider very credible or trustworthy. (WHO, was the source!)

I made a mistake, and I apologize to Denis and anyone else who read the email.

After speaking with Denis, he is a very honest and straightforward individual. It is truly an honor to run against him in this election. I have a newfound respect for him and his career in public service. I wish him the best in the rest of this campaign, and I look forward to a clean and well-fought campaign on the issues only.

I appreciate you posting the apology to Denis. I made a mistake and when I talked to him, I apologized to him already. I am big enough to admit when I make a mistake.

Unfortunately, when a few things got personal about family, I took it the wrong way and attributed it to the wrong source from some very bad advice.

You have my utmost assurances, that any and all defending of Carol ends now. For the rest of the election, I will do my best to make it right.

Sincerely,
Jermey Wayland
www.wayland4orange.com

Well,

I must admit it does take a true statesman to realize when a "wrong" has been committed and to stand up and take responsiblity. Mr. Wayland, I will hope realizes by now that his association with Carol "the beach bunny" Rudat, harmed him every day. Wayland, states he recieved bad information from a "person he no longer considers credible". Wayland then goes on to say that his defending of Rudat ends now! I am going to put 2 and 2 together and assume that his previous informant is Carol Rudat. I wonder if Jeremy met with her in Newport Beach or Orange, or if he has any information to her true residency location.

Good luck to you Mr. Wayland and I hope that you have seen, what Carol Rudat and her political agenda have created in the City of Orange, and she isn't even elected yet. Image if she should win!

Voters are making up their minds!

This was just sent to me from the Orange Elections Blog. Very interesting and I encourage all to stop by for a read.

Carol Rudat and Waylnd a team that won't be getting my vote
I have seen a lot of dirt and mud via the blogs over the last couple of weeks. With that said and things that I truly believe are true I have made a couple choices. On who I won't be voting for!

Carol Rudat...a last minute candidate running for Orange City Council and wife of former Orange City Manager. It has been prven to my satisfaction that Mrs. Rudat doesn't live in Orange. It also appears to me that she is only running to get even with the current city council who fire her husband. Also found it interesting that her husband was recently fired by the County of Orange, because of Carol Rudat and her "Carpetbagging".

The Next....

Jeremy Wayland...A young candidate that in has been the biggest supporter of Carol Rudat and her game plan for a victory. He is what has been called a "spoiler" his complete campaign has been supported by Rudat as she is the puppet master. It has been great fun to watch Jeremy self-destruct and his campaign to go down in flames.

So there you have it....A couple of candidates that are not going to get my votes.

OC GOP Endorses in Orange City Council Race!

The Orange County Republican Party has endorsed in the City of Orange, City Council race. It seems very late in the game, being that the democrats in Orange County endorsed last month. But congrats to Mr. Denis "The Insider" Bilodeau and to Mr. Mark "The Mayor" Murphy on their endorsements by "The Party".

I would like to know a few things. 1st it seems that Bilodeau and Murphy are running together is that true? 2nd, is Carol Rudat a republican, if so why wasn't she endorsed. 3rd, why did the Republicans only endorse in the City Council race and not in the Mayors. Is Cavecche and Alvarez not acceptable to the OC Republicans?

So the make up of the races so far:

Murphy and Bilodeau, the OC Republicans Choice
Martinez and Douglas, the OC Democrats Choice
Finn, the Labor Council and Teamsters Choice
Carol Rudat, The City of Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Choice
Jeremy Wayland, Carol Rudat's Choice

Also, I will be posting addl e-mails and post that Mr. Wayland has placed on the OC BLOG, very interesting in his defense of Carol "The Beach Bunny" Rudat.

Jeremy "The Kid" Wayland...Bilodeau is dirty

**This came to me via e-mail, and I truly wrestled with publishing it. However, after reading the OC Blog and seeing the attacks against Mr. Denis Bilodeau, while at the same time he is preaching from the hill top of not attacking and running on merits only. I felt this hypocrisy needs to exposed. ***

Hello Frank,

I just posted the Prizes for my fundraisers. I also wanted to point something out. Though most of the candidates are competitive and all vying for the one open seat (Murphy is an incumbent and Orange incumbents don't lose), most have been playing fair and within guidelines. The reason I came to Carol's defense was one that one Candidate has been playing well beneath the belt. From his distribution of Flyers demeaning other candidates on cars, to allegedly having other candidates signs removed by agents of the city, and the lawsuit against Rudat was by one of his staunchest supporters.

Add in the most likely true corruption charges on local distributed literature and this adds up to one dirty opponent. Look at the complaints filed against Carol and then look at the homes of those who filed the complaints. What do they all have in common? That’s right, his campaign sign. Its positively cowardly that instead of making the motions himself, he enlists other to do his dirty work. Which to me, add up to a dirty COWARDLY opponent.

And it is not just Carol that is getting slammed. I have been falsely accused of illegally selling real estate. Frank is getting slammed for his union affiliations. Phil and Robert are getting slammed for their endorsements by the democratic party. One candidate is managing to avoid all of this, despite the laundry list of dirty deeds.

One Candidate has an employee of the Irvine Company working as his campaign manager. The same Irvine company that has been getting rubber stamp approvals for their East Orange Projects from a certain planning commission and will have quite a bit of donations logged to quite a few candidates incumbents and otherwise. Can the city council be bought, I had hoped not but the Irvine Company is making a strident push to do so.

To me it is very frustrating how one person that can be so corrupt can emerge from this all relatively unscathed despite being the sole mudslinger in this campaign. His little agents anonymous phone calls to the city complaining about other peoples campaign signs need to stop. I have my suspicions of other activities that are being done, but I will give the benefit of the doubt until otherwise. Fairness and equality for everyone that includes your enemies.

I would appreciate not reposting this letter, and just using it as a guideline for a little bit more of a thorough analysis of this mudslinging effort. Beyond you, I will not speak of this, as I do not think it is right to fight like that. I will not distribute literature or condone attacks on other candidates. I think the candidate that is doing it needs to be called on it and enjoy some scrutiny himself. Heaven knows there is enough insider dealings for books.

I am troubled that you have removed any negative thing regarding this candidate (Most recently in the summary account of negative flyers on him) and hope that you are not fooled by him and his little maneuvers. You have thus far in my mind been a very good objective eye to this campaign and I believe that it comes from a loyalty to Orange and a desire to make Orange a better city.

That is why I ran, because I do not capitulate to those who donate money, and my honor cannot be bought. This is not an ego-thing or for personal reasons. I think a dissenting voice is needed on the council rather than each council person endorsing each other so it is a common page government. I do not want to see this city bought and paid for, and that is what is happening and it is very sad to me.

Again, I ask that you please do not post this as I do not publicly slam opponents. I just feel that it isn’t fair what has gone on thus far with myself and other candidates and if no one says a word, did it ever truly happen? And what is happening is wrong and needs to be exposed. I am one that can’t just sit by when something I feel that is wrong is happening. That is why I will always speak up regardless of the personal consequences. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmond Burke. It is my personal Credo, and I stand by it.

Thank you for your time and I hope to see you at tonight’s OTPA Debate.
Sincerely
Jeremy Wayland
Wayland4Orange.com
*****

Mr. Wayland,

I too am troubled by the facts out there. 1st, anytime you reply or send a message, I think the readers on the blog should see your thoughts. I will have to wrestle with this for a bit.
As for the info on the flyer, I actually found a numerous errors and it was photo shopped. While I am sure that this candidate probably has stuff, I do try to stay away from false info. Much like yourself with the Real Estate issue. You showed me that the info was incorrect and it was taken down without without a moment to loose.

Also, I did keep on the blog about Mr. Bilodeau raising water rates on his county board and its effects on the City of Orange. No free rides for him, or any candidate.

As for the candidates supported by the unions or groups. I spend each day doing a google search and visiting websites of the candidate's yours included to find this info and I re-broadcast the info. I feel that it is important for folks to know. Also, I have trouble and issue with someone being union supported, much like your thoughts of somebody being bought off by the Irvine Company (which if you have proof will be published), I think the unions are just looking at the taxpayers wallet.

As for the Rudat story, I find it interesting with her and her husbands background going from the trash scandal (which I have stayed away from) to the residency issue. I have a friend that lives within a few doors and they have tracked her for a number of weeks. She isn't staying the residence. And the proof out there from the OC Blog, and the OC Register, sure does show that the lawsuit was of merit, regardless of who it was filed by.

In a final note, the information that is published on the site as my orginally postings, are from me..and from a very select group of folks that forward info to me. No candidate or supporter is allowed to influence the info (other then comment section), I also will rebroadcast other blog info out there, and news media coverage. If the story is found to be untrue or a "dirty trick" I then remove it or update the story.

Some people feel, that much like yourself I am "one-sided" and I am. I have decided not to vote for a couple or people so far.

Those are,
Phil Martinez, and Robert Douglas (basically due to there endorsements by the Democrat Party)

And while the Rudat residency issue is concerning, I haven't ruled her out yet as receiving my vote.

With only a 4 weeks to go, this should be a lot of fun to watch

Again, I will wrestle with publishing your post as I do feel people have the right to read you info you provided.

FJ

****

Thank you Frank,

For your time in considering the issue. I have never thought that you were one sided at all. My only concern is when items are changed with regards to the truth. In which case the one candidate has done a lot of mudslinging and has used his influence as planning director among the city to have a lot of things done.

Case in point. I have a sign which is on Private Property Collins/Glassell that I have permission to put there. Due to Denis's little influence in the city, I have to remove it without the appeals process and expediently or face a misdemeanor. I went to the city prior to having the sign placed up and asked about filing for the permit fee on it. They stated that since it was a campaign sign (limited time frame), that a permit fee was not needed. Now after Denis's complaints and pushing through the city, it has to be removed.

The fact that someone has already that much influence in the city to do his bidding, is appalling. As far as Carol is concerned, she is a great person and would make a great councilperson. As long as Bilodeu is not elected, the city will be in better hands. Corrupt politicians need to be excised at all levels of government.

Sincerely
Jeremy Wayland
Orange Council Candidate
www.wayland4orange.com

****

Those are emails that went out earlier. I find it interesting that he wants to remain out of the mix, but is willing to slam Bilodeau.

In fact the sign being talked about at the Collins and Glassell is not a sign, It's a huge banner that is a good 10 feet long by 3 feet high. I think that may violate the law. Mr. Wayland, you have some rights, file for a variance with the city and go to the City Council and get premission. Not that hard. Also, I would be interested in your proof that you went to the city and got a waiver, I am sure as a professional you got that in writting.

Mr. Wayland also accuses Mr. Bilodeau of being a "Corrupt Politician", while Mrs. Rudat is a "great person". I think that is interesting comment.

1st, there is no proof or lawsuits or investigations by the D.A. office against Mr. Bilodeau.

2nd, However, is Mrs. Rudat has been in court for numerous things, the campaign residency is only the latest and greatest. You can check this info out by going to OC Courts Website and go to civil then put in Carol Rudat's name. It comes up with over 20 cases, now that is interesting way to handle herself. Always in court. Also, she was labeled in the recent court case about her residency as "Evasive".

Also, Mr. Wayland you accuse "A Candidate" of having agents for the Irvine Company working on his/her campaign. I have to ask, do you have proof if so, lets see it. I will publish it. Lets remember that Mrs. Rudat's husband is the reason the Irvine Company project came to Orange. He fostered the idea of "Total Development" of Orange.

The only thing I do have to ask of Mr. wayland is are you supporting Mrs. Rudat, resident of Newport Beach. I have recieved numerous comments (that I haven't posted), that are stating your a spoiler that "was hired" by the Rudat's do ensure her victory. Were you promised something in return for your die hard support. After all, according to a comment I recieved by in August, you signed her nomination paperwork.

Interesting......

Need your help with info

I was looking at the website for Mr. Alvarez and noticed that there was a candidates forum in the Old Town Preseveration area last night.

Does anybody have nay info on the event and its outcomes? All info is welcomed!

City of Orange Council Meeting 10-10-06

So with everybody in campaign mode and trying to figure out how and when to throw mud at each other, I settled in for a nice evening of viewing the city of orange city council on tv.

The meeting was pretty dull, during the four o'clock session. That is until, the City Manager started to speak. He spoke about "quiet zones", which I don't know about. I believe it has to do with the trains in town from his comments about octa and grade crossings. Maybe somebody can let me know more.

He then turned it over to the city attorney and he spoke on illegal boarding houses. He said the new rules that were passed by the city council is working on shutting them down. That in most cases the owner is bringing the home to code quickly. It was also mentioned that his office is working on more ordiance to address group sober living homes and sex offenders.

At this point Carolyn Cavecche chimed in and stated she is concerned about the sex offenders and the illegal boarding homes and wanted to make sure that the city stays very aggressive and how she was dismayed that 5 people on parole are staying in a local hotel in orange. Which seems to have caught everybody off guard, good for her. Hope she is carry the light on the issue.
The council then their break and returned for the 7pm session. I tuned back in as they just approved a new mobil home park in orange. Why, I don't know. We don't need a new mobil home park. We need RV parking.

The next item was interesting, it was a liquor permit in town. A place called "Cairo Chicken" and they want to sell beer. The police said no way, do not allow it. However, Smith and Dumitru were ok, with allowing the sale. Murphy and Cavecche were against it. To me seems silly to allow beer and wine sales at any place other then a bar or a liquor store/supermarket. I would think baning the sale at all restaurants would be fine by me.

The final item, which I didn't watch the whole way was a store in the circle that remodeled. It started with the guy that owns the store, getting up and saying, yup I didn't do what I was told to do. I knew that was it for him, and it was. Smith, Cavecche and Dumitru all were very stern in their words to the owner. Smith and the owner, proceeded to go at each other until the Murphy said enough of this item.

I must admit, I have no idea, how it turned out. I turned the tv off and went to bed.

That is it for the City council meeting this week.

Jeremy "The Kid" Wayland Fundraiser

I received this e-mail and thought I would share it. "The Kid" is looking to fatten his campaign dough up a bit. He is going to have too with the big money that the other candidates are going to start spending out there. I know that we should be seeing something in the papers soon on how much money everybody has raised already. It will be interesting.

But back to the kid.....

Hello Frank,

Picked up your email from one of your blogs on a challenge to Carol Rudat a few weeks ago. I thank you for your acknowledgement of my efforts. I am glad someone noticed.

I wanted to extend an invitation to you to attend my fundraiser here in the City of Orange. It will be at the Women's club on Center St. on October 20th from 7 until 11pm. Information on the RSVPs is in the Calender section on my website. It is Casino Night themed with prizes at the end. I didn't want a stuffy boring fundraiser and I wanted people who attended and paid at least getting an enjoyable fun time and an evening out. Plus people remember fun experiences.

Anyway, the invitation is extended. I wish you well and good luck on your coverage the rest of the campaign.

Sincerely
Jeremy Wayland
Orange City Council Candidate
www.wayland4orange.com

Good Luck to you, hope you raise some money, and it should be a lot of fun. I may even attend, depends on the kids and a sitter.

The only question is what are the prizes?

30 days to go!

I attended breakfast today with a group of friends from partners work. What was fun was that the majority of them do NOT live in the City of orange, however, they all knew about the City Council Race, and the Carol Rudat, not living in orange story. I of course decided very quickly that I would lend my 2 cents and give my break down as today to who is doing what.

With 30 days out here is what I think.....

Mayoral:

Mike Alvarez is doing very well, I have seen received stuff at my door and and seen his signs all over. His family name is well known in Orange and he has a solid shot.

Carol Cavecche is doing very well, again, I recieved a mailer and something on my door, her signs are all over the place aswell.

Andrea Simmons-England is doing very poorly, I have asked and asked for info, and it has been declined, there is no contact and I don't think she is ever going to engage in a real campaign at thins point.

Juan Pablo Serra-Neiblas is doing very poorly, again, people from I understand know him, but know him as the pot smoking guy.

So overall, it is between Mike Alvarez and Carolyn Cavecche. I was asked who do I think is going to win. If I had to answer right this minute. Mike Alvarez and Carolyn Cavecche unknown...I think it will be like Gore and Bush in 2000, it will be count every vote and watch the hanging chads.

As for the City Council race:

Mark Murphy, he is the current mayor and should win without a problem, my friends all know this guy though they split on some items but are joined by others. So in the end he will win.

Carol Rudat, I think i have read more about her then any body else. When I lived in Florida only a few years ago we had a candidate just like Carol. She won her seat and then she was recalled within a year. However, she is getting her name out there, I have received a mailer and a door flyer from her. She has been covered by the press for the last 3 weeks, interesting. My firends that have met her, don't like her, with the exception of Rhonda, but we all know she is wacky sometimes, I have seen her signs everywhere aswell. Huge campaign!

Phil Martinez, has managed to get the democrat party to endrose him, that is big, but he has done nothing else. I saw what I thought are signs, but they are very hard to read.

Jeremy Wayland, The Kid is campaigning his little heart out. He has signs going up. He might me a little to late in the game for this one, and his rising to the defense of another candidate is interesting.

Denis Bilodeau, He is apparently doing some work, my neighbor recieved a nice letter from him asking for her vote, however, I didn't get a letter. His signs are very visible and everywhere.

Robert Douglas, This guy has signs all over the place, it is out of control. I however have seen nothing else. In research, Mr. Bizness is also endorsed by the Democrats of Orange County, major accomplishment for him.

Frank Finn, I have seen a few signs around town for him, however again, nothing else. I am sure he will get the Orange Police Officers help, Frank is a policeman from Santa Ana, and they all stick together. Frank also recieved a number of Big UNION endorsements. Which makes me wonder if he will sell out the city for a vote. Watch the wallet with this guy.

The others aren't doing anything and aren't at this point worth talking about anymore.

My thoughts....Mark Murphy will when win this and I think the other position is up for grabs between Phil Martinez, Carol Rudat and Denis Bilodeau. And it is going to get ugly. I can only wait for the next cannon to fire.

Where does the candidate on Illegal Immigrants

I was watching the tv a bit ago, and came across an interesting item. I followed it up with a "google" search and found the info to be correct.

In a nutshell the City of Escondio passed an ordinance pretaining to the rental of dwelling units to illegal immigrants.

I found it interesting that 1st they did pass the ordinance, however, watching the streaming video that was available, the residents in the area complained about many of the same things we have heard hear in our city.

So knowing that most of the council and mayoral candidates read this blog. (How do I know? Because they send me e-mails all the time.) I am going to ask the following question, and I would like an answer>

Would you as an elected official in the City of Orange, work to pass an ordiance that would restrict the renting of dwelling units to illegal immigrants?

Thats it, lets see who is really willing to address the issues of the City>

The Bunny provides proof of residency

The miscarriage of justice is posted on the OC BLOG. Though the judge found very thin proof, he did rule in Mrs. Rudat favor. I will post later on my thoughts on the race and what will need to happen now.

"Evasive, Cloudy" Carol Rudat's Votes Will be Counted

A little while ago, Judge James Gray undid his tentative ruling not to count any votes Orange Council candidate will receive, leaving it to the voters of Orange to send this carpetbagger packing.

I have to go to the Harbors, Beaches and Parks Commission meeting, so I won't be able to write comprehensive post until later.

Carol Rudat basically heeded Judge Gray's admonition earlier this morning about what was necessary to provide residency, and Rudat's lawyer supplied it in the form of some utility and water bills. Even though there were some pretty hinky things about them, it was sufficient.

Carol Rudat spent a long time on the witness stand being questioned by her attorney (Alan Burns), attorney Phil Greer and Judge Gray himself. It was like watching Bill Clinton give a deposition.

After a frsutrating experience trying to get a straight answer out of Rudat as to when she started living full time at the Orange bungalow, Judge Gray gave his ruling.

He stated his great reluctance for the courts to get involved in an election, and that he "took a dim view of perjury." He also stated he wouldn't rule on whether she lived in the Orange bungalow when she registered to vote there in April.

He also crtiicized Carol Rudat's testimony as "evasive, cloudy, and I think intentionally so."

He would focus on two criteria:

1) Is she an elector in the City of Orange? Judge Gray judged that she was.
2) Was she an Orange voter when candidate papers were issued? Gray said there "was no evidence that she was not."

Frankly, after Judge Gray questioned Rudat, during which he was clearly growing frustrated with her evasive, cagey answers, I thought he might rule against against her. And although I don't think Judge Gray believes Rudat -- in response to several questions from Phil Greer as to whether she lived at the bungalow when she registered to vote there, Rudat refused to give a simple "Yes" -- I believe he went with his reluctance to not interfere with an election, and Rudat's lawyers gave him enough info to enable him stay out of it.

BREAKING NEWS - BEACH BUNNY CASE!

This has just been posted on the OC BLOG by Jubal. I agree with the story and it is very interesting that Carol "Beach Bunny" Rudat didn't even show up in court to defend herself. 1 word...AMAZING

Justice Tentatively Served In Carol Rudat Case

I went to this morning's hearing on whether carpetbagging Orange Council candidate Carol Rudat would be removed from the ballot. It was an all attorneys show, as neither Carol nor Dave Rudat were there.

I arrived a few minutes late, as Judge James Gray was wrapping up his explanation as to why he was denying the writ to have Carol Rudat removed from the ballot. Basically, Judge Gray felt it was too late to remove her name from the ballot, because doing so would impact too many other elections and that consideration outweighed others.

Next, Judge Gray began discussing the matter of whether Carol Rudat actually lived in the Center Street bungalow, as he prepared to announce his ruling on whether votes cast for Rudat should be counted. It quickly became clear how Rudat had screwed up -- that Judge Gray would have ruled in her favor if she could have met just the minimum standard for proving residency.

"It is not difficult to prove residency," Judge Gray said. All that is need is a signed declaration from Carol Rudat and some supporting evidence such as a declaration from a witness, a water bill or a utility bill.

"Mrs. Rudat didn't do that, "Judge Gray said. He said her declaration was like a "campaign mailer full of emotional platitudes" and characterized it as being written "as if she's intentionally dodging the issue."

Ouch.

Judge Gray cited an axiom that he should find against the weaker evidence -- i.e. Rudat's declaration of residency -- and issued a tentative ruling that Carol Rudat's votes should not be counted, and offered Rudat the opportunity to request re-consideration of her delcaration of residency.

Mr. Burns, Carol Rudat's laywer, asked for a recess so he could have Carol Rudat come down and prove her residency. He said they didn't have enough time to respond to Phil Greer's filing the day before, since they had only received it at 4:30 p.m. That struck me as a hollow complaint, because Greer's filing contained nothing that was new (other than Corinne Schreck's statement) from Monday's hearing.

[Corinne Schreck own's the property next door to the Rudat's bungalow. She is there very frequently, because her son and daughter-in-law live in the back unit on the property. Still Judge Gray commented he didn't find her statement very strong because she doesn't actually live there].

Still, Judge Gray agreed to stay his ruling and asked Mr. Burns when he planned to come back to offer evidence to back up the declaration. At this point it was about 9:30 a.m. Mr. Burns said he could be back at 11:00 a.m.

Judging by the expression on Judge Gray's face, I was expecting him to tell Mr. Burns, "Your client couldn't provide evidence of residency during the 29 hours I gave her to do so, but you're going to somehow prove it in the next two-and-a-half hours?"

But Judge Gray witheld any comment he may have been thinking of making, and set the hearing for 4:00 p.m.

If Carol Rudat had any evidence to back up her declaration of residency -- such as a water bill with the Center Street address on it -- she would have provided it to the court. If she had done so, I doubt Judge Gray would have ordered her votes not to be counted.

It seems to me her only hope is to dig up a witness who will sign a sworn statement that Carol Rudat has lived there since April.

Rudat in Court

Carol "Beach Bunny" Rudat was order to the Orange County Court House yesterday and I missed the story.

She finally had to stnd before a judge and answer the question of residency, and she failed to do that. However, the judge gave her till today at 3:30pm to submit proof, that is in less then 2 hours from now.

Here is the Story that ran in the OC REGISTER:

Court continues hearing on Orange City Council candidate's residency

A citizen's challenge of Carol Rudat's run for City Council needs to be resolved quickly, a judge says.
By ELLYN PAK
The Orange County Register

SANTA ANA – A hearing to determine if Orange City Council candidate Carol Rudat's name remains on the Nov. 7 ballot was continued Tuesday.

A lawsuit filed Monday challenges the residency of Rudat. Tuesday's action in Orange County Superior Court allows Rudat more time to submit proof that she lived in the city when she registered to vote in April.

Orange resident Walter Pfaff filed the lawsuit, asking the court to keep Rudat off the ballot or dismiss the votes she receives in November.

Superior Court Judge James P. Gray said that the lawsuit should be dealt with quickly to prevent interference with the election.

Rudat's attorney David Shore said that civil court was not an appropriate forum to address the issues. The Orange County District Attorney's Office and the secretary of state, which recently received complaints, should deal with the matter, Shore said.

Questions about Rudat's residency in Orange emerged shortly after she filed election papers in August. Rudat purchased an Orange home with her husband, former Orange City Manager David Rudat, in November and registered to vote on April 21.

Apparently Frank Finn is not a fan of Steven Greenhut

The following was sent to me via a post and I found it interesting to post and share. Apparently Orange City Council Candidate Frank "The Heat" Finn, doesn't think Mr. Steven Greenhut is a very good reporter...as a matter of fact he refers to him as a "hack".

Read the whole story and Frank Finn's response.

I personally think Greenhut is a great writer that exposes the misuse of taxpayers money for all kinds of abuse. Abuse from sweetheart retirement deals to looking the other way on workers comp fraud.

Well, judge for yourself and read on....To Mr. Finn, remember your a candidate for elective office, be careful about what you write. Could haunt you later.


September 08, 2006
Nonsense about 'armchair police'
From Steven Greenhut:

It's common now, in the wake of the Huntington Beach shooting death of Ashley MacDonald, for police and their apologists to insist that we not second-guess them. I've got a column about this Sunday, but this point is worth making now: Police defenders are the ones who are rushing to judgment. I have heard from many who insist that there was nothing wrong with what those HB cops did. A so-called "expert" makes this point in the Register today. Obviously, these folks have rushed to the same judgment they always reach: that the cops are always right or even when they're wrong, it's understandable whatever they did. The apologists don't want us not to rush to judgment, they simply want those of us who question their behavior to shut up and go away.


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Mr. Greenhut,
There would be no need for police apologists if there were no hack reporters ready to pounce on any pursuit, shooting, or use of force by officer's having to make split second decisions trying to protect the public from harm. I have never read your work prior to this series on the H.B. incident so I will give you the benefit of the doubt that you are not one of those hacks (something you apparently haven't done for the H.B. officers). If you consider yourself a legitimate journalist, I would hope you have done at least a modicum of research into police procedures and the threat presented by a person with a knife (be they parolee, martial arts expert, crazed drug user or irrational 18 year old girl who just stabbed her mother and by the way, you don't know which on initial contact).
It sounds like you are the one rushing to judgment when you make the blanket statement "Obviously, these folks have rushed to the same judgment THEY ALWAYS REACH: that the cops are always right or even when they're wrong it's understandable whatever they did". I only request that you exercise the same understanding and restraint, that the press in general seems to afford known gang members when they quote family & friends who say " yeah, he has had problems but he was getting his life together" after he has been killed by another gang banger, or how you are so careful to qualify everything with "the alleged " shooter, bank robber, rapist, etc. after they were arrested at the scene with the evidence still in their hands. I only ask that you stop the rhetoric and allow the investigation to be completed before you rush to judgment and irresponsibly fan the flames of controversy.
Contrary to what I have read in your blogs, police officers are held to a higher standard then “alleged” journalists as has been demonstrated by the NY Times in recent years. Despite your obvious disdain for police, we are not a bunch of knuckle dragging gun nuts hoping to get a chance to shoot someone (those officers have to wake up each morning knowing they took a life). We are intelligent, well meaning individuals who spend each day trying to make life a little better for everyone (including you) and hoping to go home to our families at the end of shift. We are the last ones to want rogue cops to be out there since they only make our job harder. I only wish reporters were held to the same standard. It must be nice to have the luxury of thinking everything is ok after you print a retraction on page 103 a week after smearing someone on the front page.


Posted by: Frank Finn at September 9, 2006 03:31 AM

Thank you Saints Joesph Hospital E/R

My son this morning had a very bad asthma attack. We took him to the emeregency room at Saints Joesph Hospital in West Orange.

We didn't have to wait very long which as nice, but even better was the treatment we received. The nurses and doctors were great and very friendly. They could see my son was very scared, and they did lots to calm him down as well as me. After a couple of hours, we were back at home chasing the dog around and screaming at the top of our lungs.

Thanks again.

Orange Fire Fighters Pancake Breakfast

***UPDATE*** Ok, I have recieved numerous e-mails on this. While the Fire Station #23 is located in the City of Orange, it is actually an Orange County Fire Department Station that serves the City of Villa Park. Who would have guessed. Sorry for my error, it was still a blast and thanks tot he firemen that cooked for us.

I saw a sign last week at the corner of Katella and Wanda for a pancake breakfast at City of Orange Fire Station #23 for today. So I loaded up the kids and we headed over for breakfast with the firefighters, and I was hoping to see some of the cute one's (I wasn't disappointed..cute).

We got there and stood in a quick line, not to bad. Got our tickets and then got breakfast. It was nice crowd when we arrived, aout 150 people and all seemed to enjoy themselves.

(Yes that is my youngest son trying to make off with the firefighters hat).

I love this city, not only did the pancake breakfast go off with out a hitch, but the community as a whole took part. The 4H club was there, the boy scouts and girl scouts, the sheriffs department was there with a display and lots of fire trucks and such.

Needless to say, a lot of fun for me to watch and the kids were playing and climbing all over the fire trucks.

On the politico side of things, I was actually amazed to see nobody from the city of orange. I did however see a couple of the city council (didn't know them, I was introduced by my neighbor) of the city of villa park. I also met a nice young man that is running for villa park city council, I can't remember his name, but seemed very nice.

In the end a very nice morning. This afternoon, we are off to Irvine Park to go to the zoo.