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 […]
