Who is Julio Perez? He is the virtually unknown Democrat and labor consultant running to replace Jose Solorio in the 69th Assembly District.
His endorsers are a Who’s Who of failed Santa Ana mayoral candidate Al Amezcua’s backers and other lame Democrats. However Perez could affect this race by handing the primary election to Tom Daly, a truly terrible Democrat who is as bad as most Republicans when it comes to immigrants and the working poor. If Perez takes enough Latino votes from leading candidate Michele Martinez, who is a Santa Ana Council Member, the vote split could put Daly on top.
I don’t think Perez has ever had a real job, in the private sector. Here is what I found on his Facebook page:
Yep, no real jobs. Just a bunch of labor posts.
Julio says that he “understands that a well-qualified workforce can help drive business growth in our communities.” Seriously? When was the last time that unions drove business growth? LOL! They usually kill jobs and hurt businesses. Remember that stupid grocery strike a few years back? I reckon Julio was all over that. How many union supermarkets were permanently closed as a direct result of that strike?
Vern Nelson, over at the Orange Juice blog, asked Perez a few softball questions recently. When asked about pension reform, Julio said:
Orange County employees have led the effort to reform pensions and have saved taxpayers millions. Bringing all sides to the table and hammering out reforms that protect both taxpayers and employees is the way to go.
What a joke! OC Labor leaders are responsible for the early cop and firemen retirements that are bankrupting all California cities. Nick Berardino, in particular, screwed us all. Nice try Julio.
Vern asked Julio about crime and Julio hemmed and hawed but he did not take any strong positions. Typical. He said “I want to learn more about the best ways to prevent crime, reducing recidivism and ensure we do not waste taxpayer money on any project.” This guy is running for the Assembly – shouldn’t he already have the answers ready to go?
Julio did this again when asked about healthcare. The guy has NO ANSWERS at all. Just like Amezcua last year in his lame campaign for Mayor of Santa Ana. How did that work out for Amezcua?
Perez told the O.C. Register that “the major themes of his campaign will be creating jobs and investing in education.” What does a union hack know about creating jobs? What a joke! And the problem with education isn’t a lack of investment but rather a lack of choice – and accountability.
Julio also says that he will find “creative ways to increase government revenue” such as raising taxes on the top 1 percent of earners. That isn’t creative. That is class warfare and it will discourage the wealthy from investing in companies and creating jobs. Increasing taxes is a sure way to KILL jobs!
Perez recently told the Liberal OC that he is going to bring business and labor together. How can that be? Perez is clearly going to be yet another labor hack in Sacramento – exactly the sort of politicians who have bankrupted our state! If you don’t believe it, check out the website of the organization he first worked at, LAANE. Truly scary stuff – their solution is to unionize every business sector. Are you ready for higher prices across the board? No bueno! There is a reason NOT ONE business organization has endorsed this guy!
Perez told another blog that his job ideas include including high speed rail and green technologies. Are you kidding? High speed rail is a complete boondoggle and green jobs – is he going to give our millions to failed companies like Solyndra?
California has the highest unemployment in the country. Our state economy is a mess. The current Assemblyman in the 69th District, Jose Solorio, recently got punked by Governor Jerry Brown when he tried to pass a bill that would have forced building service contractors to hire the employees of other contractors who lost their bids to perform their services. If you think that bill was a great idea, then Julio is your man to replace Solorio.
If you actually want an Assembly Member who has real, practical business experience and who is progressive without being a far-left goon, then your only choice is Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez. And if you want a Democrat who may as well be a Republican, then Daly is your man.
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[“You have zero credibility opining on Santa Ana politics.” Honestly, if you don’t want to find out how much I know, and can find out, you probably shouldn’t say that.]...... Hmmmmm
OK Encino, tell us what do you know about Santa Ana politics to restore your credibility which is currently zero.
"It paid off in my eyes since Brown signed both parts of the CA Dream Act"..... Hmmmmm
That was stupid from Brown!.... he thing he is cool.
Sure!
There will be big backlash, referendum, which will make any amnesty further impossible.
You should dump Cedillo who is only screwing things up for Latinos.
Same like waving Mexican flag.
Don't be so bitter Fiala. This means good kids will have a chance to continue their education, in college. That is a good thing for our society.
Dammit, Faila/Camarillo, now you have me agreeing with Art! (Actually, that's not so surprising. I agree with him on all sorts of things.)
About 2010, Art:
Hector de la T had the misfortune of running against a strong candidate in Dave Jones. Had he run for LG, I'd have supported him. From all accounts I've heard, he's honest.
Nava was my 2nd choice for AG after Kamala, because he didn't have the fundraising chops. Who did you support, Torrico?
I'm pretty happy (except for some farmworker/Labor vetos and such) with the "old white guy" -- an area where we seem to agree. I don't regret the months I put into his campaign. I don't think that nominating Hector or Pedro would have make the Latino voters less uninterested (not "disinterested"), though. That's reductionist.
As for the paternalistic attitude, I favor a Latino candidate that I think is great over one I think would probably be good. It's offensive for you to pretend that you speak for all Latinos on this race.
I didn't see that Photoshop of Michelle. If you read my comments at OJB, though, you'll see that I've repeatedly defended Michelle's intelligence and rejected smears regarding her long-past actions. I don't hate her; I just don't think she's as good. Plus, some of her supporters disturb me. (Not you, primarily, though you have not been helping here.)
I want to see a clean race in AD-69. Can you say the same? There's time to take the pledge. Michelle might even prefer it!
I did support Hector. I was disappointed that he lost. Jones seems like a nice guy. I haven't really paid much attention to him since the election.
I don't pretend to speak for all Latinos, but as a child of Mexican immigrants and a longtime resident of Santa Ana, I have a lot more credibility writing about Santa Ana politics than all of these out of town bloggers.
You have got to stop calling AD-69 "Santa Ana politics." It's "Santa Ana, Central Anaheim, East Garden Grove, and a slice of Orange" politics, and it's a legislative seat so it affects the whole state.
And, as someone noted, you opine on politics out of your area all the time. Please spare me the trouble of collecting links.
Hector is a good guy. Jones was simply more specifically prepared to be Insurance Commissioner, as I think that his performance this year has demonstrated. (Speaking of which, at least you and I can agree about Jose Solorio's disgraceful performance re the hearings on AB-52) as discussed here: http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2011/09/democratic-senator-lou-correa-helps-kill-ab52-which-would-have-protected-us-consumers-from-exorbitant-health-insurance-hikes/.)
You are an expert on redistricting, so I am sure you know that Santa Ana dominates the 69th. And Brea isn't in the district.
Solorio has been a huge disappointment this year on many counts.
"Don’t be so bitter Fiala. This means good kids will have a chance to continue their education, in college. That is a good thing for our society"........ Hmmmmmm
Yes I know the leftist slogan especially when you are not paying for it and I am not bitter.
I am telling you what will happen so you will not be bitter when it will get overturned and real racism will start because of it.
And that will happen only when white people will get abused by Latinos some more.
So watch the referendum going like it vent for Prop. 8.
Population of AD-69: 465,317.
Population of Santa Ana: 324,528.
So you might think so -- but you'd probably be wrong.
Here are the results for the Santa Ana Mayor's race in 2010:
Here's your answer Admin: Julio Perez is the guy you will be writing about for the next 12 years if a November prop passes. Otherwise, he's the guy you will be writing about for at least six least.
Also, I don't know you since you hide behind the Admin label, but if your writing skill is any indicator of your true stature, you will need to stand on a chair to kiss Julio's ass.
I don't need to quote facts, Admin, reality will back me up.
The first candidate to declare candidacy was Julio Perez. He had a good level of support since the get, the real question is why would Michele set herself up for failure, AGAIN.
The level of sophistication in his campaign declares him clearly as being the front runner. Michele may be well intentioned, but Julio's level of sincerity and possession of a SPINE clearly set him apart.
& someone forgot to mention he looks like he's 13 years old ...ha ha...doesn't look like someone I would take serious...really
I endorse Miss Martinez!