CITY COUNCIL ENDORSEMENTS ANNOUNCED BY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE LAUNCHED BY OTPA

Knowing that preserving the historic character and unique charm of Old Towne Orange depends on the support of elected city officials, the Old Towne Preservation Association formed a Political Action Committee (PAC) to consider candidate endorsements for City of  Orange Mayor and the four District Council seats on this year’s ballot.

“Starting next year, our City Council will be divided into geographical districts,” said former Orange City Councilman Dan Slater, the PAC chairman and a member of the Old Towne Preservation Association’s Board of Directors.  “It’s important that whoever represents Old Towne, as well as the other districts outside of Old Towne, be committed to preserving the the rich tapestry of architecture found in the Plaza and the more than 1,400 Old Towne homes  and business structures built in and before 1940, and some dating back to the late 1800s,” Slater said.

The OTPA PAC Board invited all candidates for personal interviews to determine their appreciation and knowledge of the historic assets in Orange. Endorsements are based on their stated commitment to historic preservation, support of the City’s Historic Preservation Design Standards, and the protection of the historic charm and unique character of Old Towne Orange -and the Plaza.
The Old Towne Preservation Association PAC endorsements are:

• Mayor of the City of Orange:   Mark Murphy 
• District 1:   Arianna Barrios
• District 2:    Daniel Correa
• District 3:    Mike Alvarez
• District 5:   No endorsement 

The PAC is supported by private donations, and no OTPA funds or member dues will be used.   The PAC is registered with the State of California’s Secretary of State and the Fair Political Practices Commission. 

Individuals and businesses can make donations to the PAC, and there is no limit on the amount.  The PAC may decide to assist endorsed candidates with financial donations.

Checks should be payable to the OTPA Political Action Committee ID1426215 and sent to the Old Towne Preservation Association, Post Office Box 828, Orange, CA 92856.
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The PAC's Board of Directors includes Dan Slater as Chair, and members Adam 
 Duberstein, Adam Feliz, Jeff Frankel, Sandy Quinn, Tita Smith and Diana Zdenek.

For more information, email PAC Chair Dan Slater at emaildan@danslater.com