August, 2020 - Irvine Community News and Views

Shea & Carroll, Both Unelected, Must Face Irvine Voters as “Appointed” Office-Holders

Unelected Mayor Christina Shea and unelected Councilman Michael Carroll — both on the Nov. 3rd City election ballot — are required by State law to include the word Appointed in their ballot designations. The law requires that voters are informed that the positions Shea and Carroll now hold in Irvine City government came by way of controversial political appointment and not through an election by the people.

Shea is complying with State law, running as “Appointed Irvine Mayor.” But Carroll, who is a lawyer, refused to put Appointed in his ballot designation.

Irvine Boy Scout Coordinates Successful Food Drive

Irvine resident, David Gima is a 9th-grader who will be attending Northwood High School this fall. He’s also working towards becoming an Eagle Scout. For his Eagle project, David coordinated a successful food drive in the Park Paseo and Canyon Creek communities.

David’s goal was to collect 1,000 pounds of food. He and his team ended up collecting 3,763 pounds!