OC BLOG (CA): Penetrating insights from behind the Orange Curtain

 
 
 

Mayor Margie Rice Moved to Remove Janet's Bridge from Agenda

Posted by: Tomahawk | 08/28/2008 8:45 AM

Margie Rice.gifLast night, Mayor Margie Rice (pictured left) moved to strike Item 5.3, the Traffic Abatement Project (Janet's bridge) from the city council's agenda.  The motion passes 4-0 with Councilman Frank Fry abstaining.

It was a shocker to Janet Nguyen and her supporters because Margie was the person who placed the issue on the agenda.

What happened:

A few weeks ago, Janet demanded that Margie placed her "Bolsa Bridge" on the Consent Calendar for approval.  The Mayor rightfully refuses because the matter was deemed too important to be voted upon along with all the other routine items.

The item was then scheduled for the August 27 meeting.

On August 15, County CEO Tom Mauk sent Westminster another letter detailing all the line items that were agreed upon based on the "negotiation between the County and City, which took place subsequent to the Cooperative Agreement being sent to the City in March 2008..."

Margie Rice and the majority of the Council Members were livid because there was never any negotiation between the County and City.  According to the council, Tom Mauk basically sent Westminster a letter stating the terms of the agreement and expect the city to rubber stamp it.

The Westminster City Council didn't rubber stamp it, they acted wisely by not acting on it at all.

After the 4-0 vote, Janet and her entourage stormed outside and held an impromptu press conference to further attack the city council for not approving her $3 million bridge.

Following this episode, Margie Rice felt she was stabbed in the back by her own County Supervisor.

Janet Nguyen cannot find a bigger cheerleader for her in Westminster than Margie.  The Mayor went out of her way to campaign for Janet during the June Election.  She's is the only one in the city who is carrying water for Janet on her bridge.

That's why I think it is foolish for Janet to betray Margie Rice by accusing the Mayor and Westminster for backtracking on the "negotiation".  What negotiation?

Comments

To Nguyen said:

Janet self burned the Bolsa bridge and Margie Rice relationship. She does't any bridge to burn. Too bad.

I'm sorry for Margie, she was very upset last night. Someone toll me that Margie could not eat and sleep last night because Janet was stabbed in her back

To Nguyen said:

Janet self burned the Bolsa bridge and Margie Rice relationship. She does't any bridge to burn. Too bad.

I'm sorry for Margie, she was very upset last night. Someone toll me that Margie could not eat and sleep last night because Janet was stabbed in her back.

She smiles in your face - the backstabber said:

One more story about Janet and her incredible lack of loyalty.

Margie Rice has been solidly in Janet's corner, raised money for her when her legal fees were mounting, and put her credibility on the line when times were tough.

This is a huge mistake by Janet because it sends a signal to everyone that she has no loyalty to anyone.

One who was there... said:

Actually, Margie said she was not against the project, but was surprised by the letter from the County CEO Mauk which indicated that there had been negotiations that Margie and the council were not aware of.

Here goes another hatchet job on Janet....I'll ask her myself just what the problem was and report back here to you. As sometimes happens, the staff's right hand doesn't know (County and City)what the other staff's left hand is doing. It happens in other organizations and other cities.

Yes, Margie was upset that there was a room full of people come to comment on the bridge when they knew they were going to have to pull it from the agenda due to the language of the document.

OCLoverBoy said:

Is anyone surprised that Janet would stab Margie in the back? This is nothing new from the entitled one.

cra republican said:

Janet's head is getting too big with her sparkling Supe. position.

Many people complained Janet is running the office with "military mentality" after the election.

BolsaWatcher said:

Wow! But not a surprise, given that it's a typical Janet's M.O.

Janet can put on her resume as a professional "bridge burner." This is not the first time nor the last "bridge" that Janet will burn down! She's done this in the Viet community throughout her political career. If she wishes to continue a career in politics, she better look herself in the mirror and make some personality & attitude changes.

Kudos to Margie.

Nguyen Hung said:

Idea to build a cross-bridge over Bolsa is good but?
- Why must to be on 9191 & 9190 Bolsa Ave?
- How many pedestrians across on daily and weekend?
- State is lack of 16 billion of dollars, why do we spend too much money on the project which is waste of funds.
- Who will pay for 1B bill? We, tax-payers

Over 15 years ago, Mr. Frank Jao who owned Bridgcreek Development Co. (Both shopping centers is belong him). So let him take care of it. Do not use the tax money to build a private own and convenience for shopping owners.

Besides, the bridge will block Vietnamese New Year Parade due to the height of bridge. Also the bridge will block the view of parade from Magnolia to Asian Garden Mall.

Other issues: Who will pay for all maintenance's cost (landscaping, light, elevator, painting, repairing) after the bridge built? Who will responsible for all crimes that may happen like rapes, robberies, suicides.

Winner: Frank Jao
Losser: Tax Payers
Victim: Mayor Margie L. Rice

cra republican said:

I think developer/donor Frank Jao is pressing hard on Janet to offer this free bridge gift on his laps ........for his past strong political support for Janet Nguyen.

Nguyen Hung said:

Mr. Andrew Do, an candidate council member of Garden Grove had said on VNCR radio program (I had a recorded tape) that: "This bridge is a landmark like Disneyland, like Vietnam War Memorial in Westminster ...."

This comparison is shame on him. As a lawyer, former deputy DA how can he make a stupid though?

First: Disneyland is giant wonderful entertainment of the world and there is no any nation i the world entertainment can compare with.

Second: Vietnam War Memorial in Memorial is a symbol of the spirit of South Vietnamese & US soldiers. While bridge is just a mean for crossing (overpass of little convenience for pedestrians).

As a former Army Ranger of ARVN, I requested Mr. Andrew Do, a Garden Grove council member must withdraw his comment and make an apology to those who fought and died for freedom in Vietnam war.

You are stupid sucker Mr. Andrew Do when making this comment.

Lam Pho said:

To Andrew Do and Janet Nguyen,

Stop using taxpayers money for your political purposes, which is going no where with this so-called walkway. It's not even a bridge. Where's the "freedom" in all of this. What a bunch of crock.

Margie Rice finally saw your scheme and call it for what it is. This is one "brdige too far" for Andrew Do to walk from Westminster to Garden Grove. What a loser he is. Why is he not practicing law and try to earn a decent living instead of getting in the mud with Janet Nguyen?

BolsaWatcher said:

To CRA & Nguyen Hung -

I just got off the phone with a contact in Little Saigon. She told me that she had talked to a Westminster official who apparently learned that the bridge idea was solely Janet's, and not anyone else. Both the City and Frank Jao were as surprise when this item surfaced. It is likely the case that Janet wants to bring home the pork to show off to the Viet community against Team Tran. And as is her nature, Janet tried to shoved it down people's throat instead of bringing in the stakeholders. And if I hear things correctly, Janet is one who is trying to court Frank Jao's support, not the other way around.

Janet doesn't know how to count to three - the number she needs on the council when she sneaked this item onto the council agenda.

Bolsaman said:

Janet and Andrew, for political points, wanted to build a "bridge" on a stfreet of my namesake and without including the community's input. How do you spell stupidity?

I heard that Andrew the Do went on Viet radio mouthing off mis-information and all. Does he thinks that he will get away with his unethical lies and deception? This "bridge" is doomed even before it's built. The only "bridge" in existence is in Janet and Andrew the Do's heads!

You lost. The "bridge" is washed. Move on!

Waterboy said:

I think it's very clear Janet isn't capable of building bridges, be it between people or structurally, but she does seem to be an expert at burning thI think it's very clear Janet isn't capable of building bridges, be it between people or structurally, but she does seem to be an expert at burning them. I would personally like to see some type of landmark to welcome people to Westminster’s Little Saigon, and Janet may have been able to do it if she knew how to communicate with the community and her peers and not just try to run the whole show, and is it just me or does it seem like Janet stole this idea from one of the property owners along Bolsa and tried to claim it as her own? Shame on you Janet Nguyenem. I would personally like to see some type of landmark to welcome people to Westminster’s Little Saigon, and Janet may have been able to do it if she knew how to communicate with the community and her peers and not just try to run the whole show, and is it just me or does it seem like Janet stole this idea from one of the property owners along Bolsa and tried to claim it as her own? Shame on you Janet Nguyen

Nguyen Hung said:

Dear readers,

From my previous above comment: "I requested Mr. Andrew Do, a Garden Grove council member.."
Please read the correction statement: "I requested Mr. Andrew Do, a Garden Grove Council candidate ..."

Thanks you for the mistake.

Regards,

Select a Red County Blog

MEET THE LOCAL EDITOR
 
 

Recent Comments

11/22/2008 9:23 AM

Anongymous commented about: How Liberal is Gus Ayer?

Mr. Ayer registered as a Republican to be electable in an interim election with no incumbents. He did...
 

11/20/2008 1:39 PM

John Hewitt commented about: The Darrell Nolta Drinking Game

Anonymous, you have an excellent point. Sometimes people become annoyed by a person or event, to the extent...
 

11/20/2008 2:33 AM

meme commented about: Seasons Greetings to Our Friends...

It’s Christmas again!! A time to cherish the beautiful white snow, smiling snowman, brightness of the Christmas décor...
 

11/19/2008 7:35 PM

orange county og commented about: Gang Members? What Gang members?

hahaha kpc veteran kpc is a wanabe gang that started like a pary crew then a gang how...
 

11/18/2008 11:47 PM

Fred Smoller commented about: More Details On Steve Rocco's Catsup Caper

you can see the documentary I made about him at recallingrocco "dot" com....
 

11/16/2008 10:02 PM

anonymous commented about: Todd Gallinger is the fourth member of "Keep Irvine Great"

Ed Anger, Get your facts straight. Its sad how ignorant people can be. The fact that he's muslim...
 

11/15/2008 4:01 PM

Grizzly commented about: Kudos To Chris Norby On CCWs

Disarming law-abiding citizens in the guise of protecting the community is counterintuitive. As you know, law enforcement cannot...
 

11/15/2008 1:38 PM

Blues commented about: Kudos To Chris Norby On CCWs

Just another reason to put on my list of things that need to be fixed in California before...
 

11/15/2008 12:25 PM

F&E Fan commented about: Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Continue Threatening Yes on 8 Supporters

The judges did not invent a right out of thin air, Jubal. They did their job in determining...
 

11/15/2008 12:16 PM

Bill commented about: Post-Victory Observations On Prop. 8

The loud call for opponents of Prop. 8 to “get over it and accept the will of the...
 

11/15/2008 9:05 AM

COTOBLOGZZ commented about: Sociopoly and the Fanny Playing Card Deck

Excellent - perhaps THAT card deck can be used for Sociopoly, adding GM Executives in some sort of...
 

11/15/2008 12:43 AM

Jubal commented about: Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Continue Threatening Yes on 8 Supporters

It's not hysteria, Missy. That would be the tone of your comments here, which are starting to take...
 

11/14/2008 10:58 PM

BigGuy commented about: Sociopoly and the Fanny Playing Card Deck

I have a Freddie Mac playing card deck that was used as a promotional item at recruitment fairs....
 

11/14/2008 10:57 PM

No Dah...Chris commented about: Update on Orange County's Closest Races - Garden Grove, Westminster, Yorba Linda, and SAUSD

Chris Emami, boy you sure daring to stick your neck out by declaring Andrew Do the winner. Any...
 

11/14/2008 9:29 PM

ADP commented about: Moorlach and Norby On CCWs

Mr Moorlach and his part time "law professor" have not been given all the facts. The new "verifiable...
 

11/14/2008 9:22 PM

Missy commented about: Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Continue Threatening Yes on 8 Supporters

"What Kevin is threatening would be the equivalent of seeking out my clients and threatening to make examples...
 

11/14/2008 9:16 PM

PMS commented about: Kudos To Chris Norby On CCWs

The more I read on the current situation of the CCW policy in Orange County the more concerned...
 

11/14/2008 9:09 PM

JDAP commented about: Kudos To Chris Norby On CCWs

Supervisor Norby; Thank you standing up for what's right instead of what is politically correct. Any man or...
 

11/14/2008 7:58 PM

Jubal commented about: Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Continue Threatening Yes on 8 Supporters

What is being attempted is a boycott of businesses owned by people who DONATED to the Yes on...
 

11/14/2008 6:59 PM

Tiki commented about: Kudos To Chris Norby On CCWs

Thank you Supervisor Norby....
 

What We're Talking About