Many legislators have a tradition of picking a “Woman of the Year,” typically someone remarkable from their district who has a good relationship with the legislator. No big deal.
But Assemblywoman Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel, got my attention when she picked Orange Mayor Carolyn Cavecche this year. Orange is not in Walters district and is quite a ways from the northernmost city in her district, Laguna Hills. However, it is a contiguous district. It isn’t even contiguous to her district. It’s two districts away. Wonder how the women of the 73rd Assembly District are feeling about that.
Orange is, however, in the 33rd Senate District, where Walters is running against Anaheim Councilman Harry Sidhu.
I checked Walters Web site this morning for her endorsments, which are many. But none from the Orange City Council. Wonder if that will be changing.
I confirmed with Walters’ office on Friday that Cavecche was the choice. When I asked why she picked somebody from outside of the district, I was told somebody would get back to me. I’m still waiting — and will happily post that explanation if and when it arrives.
Wow, Mimi has a bunch of morons running her political operation! This was probably Gina Zari’s idea.