Fred Jung, Connor Traut, Rose Espinoza, and Tim Shaw are the four candidates vying for the District 4 Orange County Board of Supervisors seat as Doug Chaffee ends his term. The two […]
Follow Money in OC Board of Supervisors, District 4 Race
City Council Agenda Highlights for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The upcoming City Council meeting at 5:30pm on Tuesday, March 3 includes several items for discussion. City Hall is located at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton. Zoom Meeting Details: http://www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: […]
Is Fullerton’s Mayoral Rotation a Barrier to Civic Engagement?
So Fred Jung has again been appointed mayor of Fullerton, despite the city’s seemingly endless string of multimillion-dollar budget deficits and sundry wanderings through the financial wilderness. For smaller cities with financial woes such as Fullerton […]
New City Council Seating and Lack of Video Presentation for Home Viewers Raises Questions (Updated)
The recent change in seating arrangements at city council meetings has perplexed many residents. The mayor’s decision to place City Attorney Jones and Interim City Manager Manfro directly on the dais, […]
opinion: City Council steamrolls constituent views
I attended and spoke at the Fullerton City Council meeting on December 16, 2025. On the agenda was the question of whether to adhere to the custom of a fair rotation of […]
A house of second chances
New recovery home opens for Young Adult Court participants When Abraham first appeared before Judge Maria Hernandez in Young Adult Court, he carried serious strikes on his criminal record and an uncertain […]
Public Comments at the Fullerton City Council on March 18, 2025
Todd Harrison: “Good evening, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, four-fifths of the council, and all the hardworking staff. I will keep an eye on the clock to cover all my points. I […]
Follow the Money: 460 Candidate disclosure
Candidate & Committee Disclosures (covering 10/20/24 – 12/31/24 (due Jan 28, 2025)) with update including school Bond measure committees =========== Jamie Valencia (ID# 1471578) (Valencia 4 Fullerton City Council) D4 Total Contributions […]
Fullerton Councilmembers Jung & Valencia Kill Walk on Wilshire; Angry Audience Walks Out
In a surprising move that has left many residents frustrated and disheartened, Mayor Fred Jung and Councilmember Jamie Valencia voted to reopen Wilshire Avenue to car traffic. This decision comes despite strong […]
Fullerton Council Meeting Highlights Controversial Mayor Selection
Fred Jung self-nominated and was reappointed as the Mayor of Fullerton during a contentious city council meeting. The proceedings began when Mayor Dunlap nominated Councilmember Shana Charles for the mayoral position. This […]
Fullerton City Council Notes: November 19, 2024: City Council Member Discussion about the HIOZ
About the Fullerton City Council – according to the City of Fullerton website. The City of Fullerton operates under the council-manager form of local government. The five members of the City Council are elected […]
Despite Illness, Fred Jung Continues His Campaign
City Councilmember Fred Jung revealed in a podcast that he has cancer. The ChamberTalk with North Orange County Chamber podcast episode was released in August of this year, and the news of […]
Follow the Money: City Council Candidates
(Including the period covering 7/1-9/21, 2024, and prior filing for the 2024 Election) Documentation presented here is from the candidate’s required 460 & 497 campaign finance form filings available in the “Elections” […]
Candidate Endorsements – Fullerton City Council
The elections are coming up, and with them are the many digital advertisements, mailers, yard signs, campaign events, and candidate forums. Yet, one of the most important ways voters find out and […]
Follow the Money 2024: Who’s Funding Local Election Candidates?
(as of Aug 23, 2024) Info from required candidate disclosures is available on the city website under the elections tab. Next form 460 pre-election filings are due September 26, and October 24, 2024 […]
There is no Emergency Cold Weather Shelter in Fullerton
When the “hurricane that never happened” was predicted, there was no emergency shelter for the homeless in place in Fullerton. We have been experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms, as well as 48-degree […]
Follow the Money: Is there a link between No votes and campaign contributions
Did campaign contributions to the three voting no on the UP trail have something to do with this? Jung: On 11/09/2022, George and Tony Bushala each gave $4,900 to the Fred Jung […]
The Council Majority that Represents Industry Over Residents
The role of the city council: to be a liaison between the city government and the residents and work together for the common good of the entire city based on the will […]
Follow the Money: Who Do Fullerton City Council Members Represent?
Note: The next Council election is in November 2024, when representatives for Districts 1, 2, and 4 will be selected by voters. District 4 Councilmember Bruce Whitaker, who first took office in […]
Community Outraged as Council Majority Sends Back $1.78 Million Grant Meant for Union Pacific Trail
Doctors work under the guiding principle, “Do no harm.” Those we elect as our leaders should as well. At the Fullerton City Council meeting on August 15, during the discussion and vote […]
Statement from Orange County Power Authority Board Chair Fred Jung
Today, the Orange County Power Authority Board met in a closed session to discuss the appointment of an interim CEO while we continue the executive search process for the next CEO. The […]
Open letter to the Fullerton Community
Hello Fullerton Community. My name is Jennifer Morales, and I’ve lived in Fullerton all my life, primarily at the intersection of Magnolia and Flower Ave. I want to start this off by sending […]
City Council Notes March 7 Meeting
The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30 pm. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of meetings are available at http://www.cityoffullerton.com. City Hall is located at […]
FOLLOW THE MONEY IN LOCAL POLITICS (recent filings and seats up for election)
2024 ELECTION SEASON: Seats up for election in 2024 are District 1 (incumbent Fred Jung), District 2 (incumbent Nick Dunlap), and District 4 (currently held by termed-out longtime Councilmember Bruce Whitaker). See […]
Legislators Respond to Audit of Orange County Power Authority and OCPA Response
Senators Thomas Umberg, Josh Newman, and Dave Min issued the following statements today in response to the release of the California State Auditor’s Audit Report on the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA): […]
An Interview with Newly-Elected District 1 Councilmember Fred Jung
This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Fullerton Observer (FO): You stated in your campaign that you were opposed to Measure S, the failed sales tax increase. Given Fullerton’s current […]
Fullerton Police Downplay Enforcement of COVID-19 Restrictions
The Fullerton Police Department has announced that it will continue to “take an education-first approach with regard to orders imposed by the State.” This approach is consistent with that taken by the […]
Fullerton City Council Candidates’ Statement of Qualifications
Click on the candidate’s name to see their Statement of Qualifications that will appear in in the voter pamphlet from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Each candidate has paid for the […]
Fullerton City Council Candidates Qualified for November 3 Election
District 1: Northwest Fullerton and Northwest DTF Fred Jung, Business Owner/ Non-profit Director qualified for the ballot July 17 Andrew Cho, Fullerton Parent/ Business Owner qualified for the ballot August 6 District […]
