The City of Irvine is a fast-growing, dynamic city with a $66 million cash reserve and a complex $300+ million annual revenue stream (Irvine Community News & Views). At this scale, whether you are a corporation answering to shareholders or a municipality answering to residents paying taxes, fundamental oversight is required. Yet, Irvine operates without the […]
In November, Irvine residents will be asked to accept or reject a change to the current election process whereby Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) would replace “plurality” elections. In the ballot argument seeking a “Yes” vote, proponents claim that electing a candidate who does not have a majority of the votes “is NOT real democracy” because […]
This summer, Irvine Watchdog hosted its first Youth Writing Contest, inviting Irvine middle school, high school, and college students to share their perspectives on civic issues affecting our community. Students were encouraged to explore an issue important to them—whether by proposing new ideas, examining something happening in our city, or advocating for greater civic engagement […]
In November, Irvine residents will be asked to accept or reject a change to the current election process whereby Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) would replace “plurality” elections. In the ballot argument seeking a “Yes” vote, proponents claim that electing a candidate who does not have a majority of the votes “is NOT real democracy” because […]
This summer, Irvine Watchdog hosted its first Youth Writing Contest, inviting Irvine middle school, high school, and college students to share their perspectives on civic issues affecting our community. Students were encouraged to explore an issue important to them—whether by proposing new ideas, examining something happening in our city, or advocating for greater civic engagement […]
