Todd is a late comer to Kang's slate. His first fundraiser exceeded expectations dramatically and he'll be a guest of KUCI's radio program "The OC Show" this afternoon.

Todd is an exceptional candidate; he's a registered DTS and grew up in Irvine.

Thanks Dan.

I take your comment as confirmation that I am correct: Todd is part of the Agran faction. His registration is irrelevant because city council is non-partian.

Todd being a Agran protege might explain why a previous low-profile candidate had such a successful first-fundraiser: perhaps Todd isn't his own man, but is a convenient fourth receptacle for ""ethical" campaign donations. Does anyone know where I can find the guest list/ donor disclosure forms for this fundraiser?

What I don't understand is why Todd hasn't disclosed that he is the fourth Agran candidate. Not only is Todd's entire brief but happy political career based on "ethics," but he'd be joining the winningest faction in town.

p.s. I emailed Todd to tell him about this post. Do you happen to know if he'll be dropping by to explain himself.

It's official:

Todd *is* the fourth member of the slate. I just dropped by the
Keep Irvine Great 2008 web page and Todd's picture is proudly at the top of the page alongside Sukhee, Beth and Larry. I could have saved myself a lot work by if I had checked that web site yesterday.

Now to figure out who the fourth member of Shea's slate will be. Their website still only has three candidates.

Note to self: don't rush a post immediately after a 10-day news-free vacation.

Hi Tyler,

What do you think I have to explain? It seems like you've reached a lot of conclusions about who I am and what I stand for without ever asking me. I emailed you that I'd be happy to answer any questions, but you never sent any over.

I was at City Hall when Todd spoke on the Privacy issue and was quite impressed with his ability to articulate what to me, was a very complicated predicament. It would be good for our community in Irvine to have another civic leader that is well versed in the law and how to protect it but more importantly, how to break it down for the laymen like myself.

Todd Gallinger speaks well without question. He is a lawyer and trained to argue either side of an issue, in a moments notice. However, that is where his experience ends. Homegrown leadership, what a joke. Other that serving as a lawyer, what real jobs has he ever held, particularly with leadership requirements?

One responder, from the liberal side, commented what a great candidate Todd is. Guess he missed the KUCI radio show last week where the interviewer forced Todd out of the closet. What do you mean, out of the closet, you might be asking? The interviewer had obtained background information on Todd, not listed on his biography or campaign site. Todd is a blong hair, blue eyed, born again Muslim. He posted an essay on the internet describing his call to Islam in Jerusulem around the year 2000. In itself, this means nothing, since in this country one is free to worship as they please, or not to worship at all. According to the interview, Todd does legal work for a number of Muslim groups including an organization called the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). If the light bulb hasn't come on yet, you only need to research CAIR on the internet (http://www.anti-cair-net.org) to discover the truth for yourself. You will read quotes from a number of credible people including congressional members:

* Senator Charles Schumer - "We know CAIR has ties to terrorism, intimate relations to Hamas." (Palestinian Terrorist Group).

* Senator Barbara Boxer - "To praise CAIR because they haven't been indicted is like somebody saying 'I'm not a crook.'"

* Senator Richard Durbin - "CAIR is unusual in it's extreme rhetoric and it's association with groups who are suspect."

Why hasn't the mainstream media picked up on this? Who knows, perhaps political correctness or lack of vetting each candidates.

I was having lunch this week with a close former associate of Larry Agran; who pointed out what Agran would do if he had this information, on an opponent. Numerous targeted hate mail pieces would be sent out showing misleading pictures and telling bold faced lies (Like he does with Christina Shea). Does Team Irvine (Shea, Choi & Rodgers) plan on taking such actions. Not on your life. This is part of the mess we are trying to clean up in Irvine. The major question is why would a smart politician like Agran put a guy like this on his slate and will the Irvine citizens buy this homegrown leadership B/S. I suppose we will know the answer to that question on November 5th.

Mr. Rodgers,

Of course you and your slate only have negative things to say, having accomplished very little positive yourself. I have lots of positive things to talk about, which is what I tried to do on the Cameron Jackson show.

You question my leadership abilities and experience:

I am an entrepreneur, I established and run my own business law firm in Irvine;

I Chair Housing and Transportation for the Irvine Chamber of Commerce;

I am a director for the New Horizons School -Irvine;

I'm the legal columnist for InFocus Newspaper;

I also do pro-bono work with the Public Law Center;

and I've helped literally dozens of business and non-profits establish themselves and provide services to our community.

I think being a lawyer, running my own business, and helping others do the same is a "real job." Serving on the community service commission for the 2 months before an election, that's a little flaky. I'm proud of my accomplishments and am ready to talk about them whenever you raise the issue.

Now you can attack me for my religion (if it means nothing, why mention it?) and for my efforts to work with diverse groups. If you want the truth on CAIR, go read about them from their own website (www.cair.com or www.cair-california.org) or from the diverse sources (including George W. Bush, Gary Miller, the FBI, and others) here :
http://www.cair.com/AboutUs/WhatTheySayAboutCAIR.aspx.

Of course I've only represented CAIR-California and directly in connection with delayed background checks for people during the naturalization process. One of my main concerns about this was the fact that we have people living in the US for up to 5 years while their background checks are processing. That is a national security risk that needed to be addressed, and I've done all I can to step up to that challenge. Also, I've been on advisory boards with the Department of Homeland Security and FBI looking into similar issues.

For the record, I have brown eyes and have never been afraid to discuss my religious beliefs. I'm confused by your use of the phrase, "out of the closet," is there something you want to tell us?

BTW, what are you a Dr in? I see you using that, but it doesn't say anything on your website about your educational history.

Todd,

If elected to the city council, will you be an advocate against federally funded hate speech at UC Irvine (by the Muslim Student Union)?

Jonathon,

Your question is flawed on many levels, city council has no power over federal funds or UCI policy and it isn't an issue of hate speech, its an issue of free speech. Also, what is the connection with federal funding?

That being said, I will always stand against hate speech, regardless of who the speaker is. I'm a strong believer in free speech, and believe that hate will be conquered when people of conscious speak out against it, not with more hate but with a goal of reconciliation and moving forward.

Todd,

You might not have control over direct policy but UCI is in your city, and this didn't stop Assemblyman Devore from helping to reverse the school's taping policy. After all, your campaign signs are all around the campus. Are the students there not your constituency?

The connection over federal funding is Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which stipulates that an institution which receives federal assistance can have its funding barred if an environment encourages national origin discrimination. The Next 4 paragraphs are a description from the DOJ:

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/cor/coord/titlevi.htm

Title VI, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq., was enacted as part of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. As President John F. Kennedy said in 1963:

Simple justice requires that public funds, to which all taxpayers of all races [colors, and national origins] contribute, not be spent in any fashion which encourages, entrenches, subsidizes or results in racial [color or national origin] discrimination.

If a recipient of federal assistance is found to have discriminated and voluntary compliance cannot be achieved, the federal agency providing the assistance should either initiate fund termination proceedings or refer the matter to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal action. Aggrieved individuals may file administrative complaints with the federal agency that provides funds to a recipient, or the individuals may file suit for appropriate relief in federal court. Title VI itself prohibits intentional discrimination. However, most funding agencies have regulations implementing Title VI that prohibit recipient practices that have the effect of discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

To assist federal agencies that provide financial assistance, the wide variety of recipients that receive such assistance, and the actual and potential beneficiaries of programs receiving federal assistance, the U.S. Department of Justice has published a Title VI Legal Manual. The Title VI Legal Manual sets out Title VI legal principles and standards. Additionally, the Department has published an Investigation Procedures Manual to give practical advice on how to investigate Title VI complaints. Also available on the Coordination and Review Website are a host of other materials that may be helpful to those interested in ensuring effective enforcement of Title VI.

Jonathan -- what a state asemblyman can do about UCI is far different than what a city councilor can do.

Dr. Rodgers, your chracterization of the show forcing Todd "out of the closet" belies homophobia perhaps, but Todd has always been open about his faith. The fact that he's Muslim does not make him a radical extremist as Stephen Smith has portrayed him. It would also have been nice if the radio host would allow Todd to answer a question before asking another one or launhing an acusation.

"Does Team Irvine (Shea, Choi & Rodgers) plan on taking such actions. Not on your life. This is part of the mess we are trying to clean up in Irvine."

This answer is not the least bit credible. And neither is the Tattler which still has stories with proven mistakes up.

You got one more thing wrong. Todd's eyes are brown.

I had no idea you work for a terror group.

You are officially a CAIR-bot, Todd.

Todd Gallinger is an insult to Islam, a proud and honorable religion. Anytime someone questions his qualifications for office, the critic is labelled as anti-Islamic. If I were Muslim, I would be insulted by this person hiding behind my religion.

Gallinger was an Aliso Viejo resident until April, when persons he won't name coaxed him into moving to Irvine so he could run for office. At first he claimed to be an "almost lifelong" resident of Irvine, but once the Tattler exposed that lie he changed it to "19 of 29" years.

Agran's fake newspaper Community News & Views has been running ads promoting the Agran slate, including Gallinger. How much did each of them pay for the privilege?

Agran: $30,000
Kang: $30,000
Krom: $22,500
Gallinger: $500

That's right. Five hundred dollars.

He's obviously a tool for Agran, imported by Agran, bankrolled by Agran.

The sad thing is he doesn't even realize it. Agran exploited many well-meaning people over the years, myself included. Most of them have wised up by now. I was the first out the door. I was followed by Will Swaim, Chris Mears, Mark Petracca, Mitch Goldstone, and Margie Wakeham. Almost all of those are now allied with Christina Shea, while none have gone the other way.

Gallinger is pretty much considered a joke by most people I talk to. His ads promoting his work for radical groups such as FOCA are amusing, but the bottom line is he's a carpetbagger imported by Agran as a tool, yet another in a long line of tools. He has zero chance of winning.

The real focus needs to be kept where it belongs -- on Agran, the most corrupt and amoral politician in the history of Irvine.

By the way, check out the latest story on the Tattler about how Agran stole the Great Park from "the people of Orange County." Of course, Agran and his tool spin any criticism of his autocracy as a pro-airport scheme to give the Great Park back to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Never mind that the Great Park has been annexed by the City of Irvine, the Supervisor majority is anti-airport and voted long ago to give Irvine the closed base. And ignore that critical report by the Grand Jury condemning the Agran three for betraying the people of Orange County. The Grand Jury is part of the conspiracy too, according to Agran and his tools.

It's a beautiful thing to see liberals and conservatives united under Christina Shea's leadership to fight corruption at City Hall. We need to flip only one seat this November and the reign of corruption comes to an end.

Please take the time to check out the Tattler at www.irvinetattler.com. The truth will set you free. Even better, it'll really annoy Agran and his tools.

Stephen