Political Landscape: Savary captures Leece endorsement

By From staff reports

Oct. 15, 2014 5:20 PM PT

Costa Mesa Councilwoman Wendy Leece has endorsed Suzanne Savary in her run for the 48th Congressional District seat.

Savary, of Newport Beach, is a Democrat; Leece is a Republican.

“I applaud council member Leece for urging moderates of all stripes to line up behind my candidacy and reasonable and responsive leadership in the coastal 48th Congressional District,” Savary said in a news release.

Leece, who is termed out of the council after two four-year terms, ran for the 48th seat in the June primary but did not make the runoff. She has since announced her run for the Orange County Water District board.

Savary, a retired USC professor and management consultant, is running against U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa), who is seeking his 14th term in Congress.

The 48th District includes Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach.

Candidate to go for a run

Costa Mesa City Council candidate Christopher Bunyan plans to take a run through the city this month as part of his campaign.

“It takes a lot of endurance to serve on the City Council, both mental and physical,” Bunyan said in an email. “There will be supporters along the route.”

The Oct. 28 run will begin at 8 a.m. at City Hall, 77 Fair Drive.

Bunyan’s campaign event is sponsored by Active Ride Shop in The Camp, 2937 Bristol St.

Political ‘flash mob’ set for Friday

Supporters of Costa Mesa Mayor Jim Righeimer, his political allies and the proposed city charter, Measure O, are organizing a campaign rally Friday.

Participants in “Flash Mob Friday,” organized by the Costa Mesa Taxpayers Assn., will be waving signs beginning at 7:30 a.m. at 19th Street and Newport Boulevard; Harbor Boulevard and the 405 Freeway; Harbor and Adams Avenue; Victoria Street and Vista Park; and other intersections.

Others will be supporting City Council candidate Lee Ramos, Orange County Water District candidate Shawn Dewane, Mesa Water District candidate Ron Amburgey, Costa Mesa Sanitary District candidates Chuck Perry and Brian Peotter, state Assembly candidate Matthew Harper, county supervisor candidate Allan Mansoor and U.S. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa).

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