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Action Alert! Reform CA needs YOUR HELP!

From our friends at Reform CA - They will be donating $2 for local Log Cabin chapters for EVERY SIGNATURE gathered.

 

If interested, please contact Log Cabin OC at [email protected]. We will be distributing petitions at the CAGOP conference, so be sure to attend one of the two events!

 

These signatures HAVE TO BE RETURNED TO REFORM CA by the last day of April.

 

SIGN THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT:  An important initiative is circulating for signatures right now that will protect California taxpayers from the relentless increases in taxes as well as the introduction of new fees (taxes in disguise!) without first being presented to the taxpayers for a vote.

This initiative gives voters the constitutional right to vote on all new or higher state and local tax increases. 

  • Stops bureaucrats from increasing fees and our cost of living without a vote of the Legislature or local government.
  • Stops politicians from promising to spend our hard-earned tax dollars like the gas tax on popular things like roads and then quietly shifting those tax dollars to other priorities.
  • Stops politicians from creating “hidden taxes” by calling tax increases a fee to prevent you from voting for approval.
  • Requires all tax proposals clearly explain to voters the use, rate, and duration of any new or higher tax so we can hold the government accountable for how it spends our tax dollars.
  • The state has over a $45 billion tax surplus and is raising taxes and fees again this year. Cities are too.


WHEN WILL IT STOP??  WHEN THE CITIZENS OF CALIFORNIA MAKE THE DECISION TO STAND UP AND SAY NO NEW TAXES!!!!!  

"Save Max" Fundraiser

On behalf of Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County, thank you so much for attending and donating to the "Keeping a Promise" benefit last night for our friend in Afghanistan!

Legend Group forwarded us the following link which can be used to donate directly to him outside of Legend Group, that will go for his educational pursuits.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/gpextb-continuing-my-education?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

A big THANK YOU to Roman Nunes, who helped collect donations at the door. All donations and checks received at the door will be forwarded in a sealed envelope to Legend Group. Also, if there are any issues with checks that were written to Legend Group at the door, they will reach out to you directly.

Nelson & Huang for OC Superior Court Event

There are SO MANY OC Superior Court Judge positions open this year, and we're so delighted to have had a packed house for our forum with Shawn Nelson and Peggy Huang! And we even had another candidate join us (Eric Scarbrough who is DTS but not opposing a Republican) running for another open seat! Thank you all, and thank you to our venue (Royal Hen) for hosting us. Please let us know what you think about the venue!

March Candidate Mixer

Thank you to those who came out to our March happy hour! We had several new faces, including a candidate for US Senate. Looking forward to our next General Meeting on March 24th with Shawn Nelson and Peggy Huang!

Call for volunteers - Log Cabin California's Party @ CAGOP conference

Calling all party people who love to plan and help decorate! Again, LCR CA will be co-hosting a hospitality suite/party at CAGOP and we could use your help to plan and/or set up at the party! The event is Saturday April 23rd in the evening in Anaheim. Please contact John Merrill @ [email protected] if you'd like to pitch in!

* ACTION ALERT! * Democrats and Special Interest Groups are erasing "Freedom for All Act"!

Please contact your US Congressmember and US Senators NOW to let them know you support the "Fairness for All Act"! Special interests and out-of-control progressives in Washington, DC are trying to bury this important piece of legislation, in favor of the radical "Equality for All Act".

US SENATE

 

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 

Valentine's Day Hike

Thank you to all who participated in our Log Cabin OC Saint Valentine's Hike on Saturday, February 12, 2022. We enjoyed one of O.C.'s best trails, the time together, and beautiful day. 
 
 
   

Balboa Brunch Honoring the Life of Kelly Ernby

Thank you to the many attendees who joined our brunch honoring Kelly Ernby.  Our chapter gathered together on Sunday, January 30, 2022 to honor our dear friend and fierce Orange County Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby who passed on January 2, 2022.  The Board of LCROC extends their deepest condolences to her husband Axel Ernby and her family and prayers for this devastating loss.

  

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Log Cabin Republicans of Orange County: Board Retreat

We have an exciting year ahead.  LCROC held its board retreat on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  A productive day of reflection, planning, and collaboration to make 2022 a terrific and strong year. 

The election results: John C. Merrill, president, Jesse Bluma, vice-president, Kevin Santamaria, treasurer, Anthony Johnson, secretary. 

Thank you to Kevin Gilhooley for hosting the daylong retreat and for his ongoing support of the chapter.  The board also appreciates JR Gonda for chairing the membership committee. 

Get OUTspoken

About OUTspoken

Nearly four years after America elected its first President that supports marriage equality, our nation grapples with a culture war that has grown a significant and visible community of LGBT conservatives who support freedom and diversity of thought – only to be rejected by the mainstream media and the intersectional-left. 

We stand as proud supporters of freedom of thought and diversity of opinion. We champion equality and opportunity, and believe that conservative leadership and policies will provide opportunity for ALL Americans to thrive. For ALL families to flourish. For ALL communities to prosper.

The cancel culture born out of the “resist” movement has done nothing to foster critical thinking and acceptance of the LGBT community. While left-wing political structures strive to silence or belittle our voices, we rise to provide an alternative viewpoint. We amplify our voices to reach out to mainstream gays and lesbians looking for a common-sense community ready to support one another, not pit one faction against another. We engage with our allies to join the broader conservative movement, knowing freedom and liberty is the fastest trajectory to equality and prosperity.

In this critical election, make sure your voice is heard. Be OUTspoken.

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