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Jon Dumitru
15183 votes
19.8%
- Occupation: Orange County Firefighter Coordinator
- Born and Raised in the City of Orange.
- Attended all Orange Unified Schools, and a proud gradute of Orange High School
- Employed by the Orange County Fire Authority
- Graduate of Leadership Orange Program
- Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 1475
- Adult Advisor for Explorer Post 540
Priorities:
- Public Safety is my top priority.
- I have a committment to create parks and recreational opportunities.
- Streamline government in order to make Orange more business friendly
Teresa "Tita" Smith
14329 votes
18.7%
- Occupation: Orange Planning Commissioner
- Co-founder of Old Towne Preservation Association
- 30 year veteran of Orange International Street Fair
- Director of Youth Ministry at Holy Family Cathedral for 20 years
- Worked to revitalize the Orange Public Library
- Fifth generation Orange Native
- Endorsed by Orange Police and Firefighters
Priorities:
- Strengthen Public Safety
- Manage Growth and Control Traffic while Preserving Open Space
- Promote Small Business
Fred M. Whitaker
13872 votes
18.1%
- Occupation: Businessman/Business Attorney
- Elected Member, Orange County Republican Central Committee
- Tribal Chief, Orange YMCA Indian Princesses
- Partner, Cummins & White, LLP - Business Transactions
Priorities:
- Combatting traffic gridlock
- Enhancing public safety
- Renewing our city's committment to parks and recreational opportunities
Denis Bilodeau
10850 votes
14.1%
- Occupation: President, Orange County Water District
- Licensed Traffic Engineer
- Licensed Civil Engineer
- Director, Orange County Transportation Authority
- Director, Orange County Waste Management Commission
- PTA Member
- Proud Father and Husband
Priorities:
- Relieve Traffic Congestion
- Properly Equip our Police and Fire Personnel
- Ensure only Responsible Developement is Approved
Robert L. Douglas
8135 votes
10.6%
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- Reserve Deputy Sheriff
- American Legion Post 132, member
- US Marine Corp (Sergeant)
- Chamber of Commerece, City of Orange
- Volunteer for Meals on Wheels, City of Orange
- American Legion Post 132, member
Priorities:
- More Police Officers
- Government that listen to all
- Fiscal Conservative
Diana E. Wehrli
6629 votes
8.6%
- Occupation: Retired Peace Officer
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration
- Community Volunteer
- Wife and Mother
- PTA Member
Priorities:
- Increase Public Safety Officers
- No Tax Increases
- Combat Traffic Congestion on City Streets
Michael Rafael "Mike" Merino
6473 votes
8.4%
- Occupation: Serviceman/Architect/Businessman
- Bachelor of Architecture, Cal Poly Pomona, 1986
- Master of Arts, US Naval War College, 2004
- CEO, Michael Merino Architects, 1996 - Present
- Commander, US Naval Reserve, Civil Engineer Corps
Priorities:
- Responsive City Government
- Well Managed Tax Revenues
- Enhanced Public & Fire Safety
John Antony Ueland Caglia
1271 votes
1.7%
- Occupation: Project Manager
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