Adam Probolsky

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BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Probolsky is Chairman and CEO of Probolsky Research LLC a California based firm with offices in Orange County and Sacramento. He is a pollster with over fifteen years of experience.

Mr. Probolsky is a past Planning Commissioner and former Finance Commissioner for the City of Irvine. As Planning Commissioner, he had decision making authority over billions of dollars in development, transportation and infrastructure projects.

As a past chairman of the Irvine Valley College Foundation, Mr. Probolsky has overseen fund raising and the award of hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to students. Mr. Probolsky has served on the County of Orange Waste Management Commission, where he oversaw landfills, recycling programs and waste hauling companies. As a member of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Environmental Mitigation and Oversight Committee, Mr. Probolsky oversees the expenditure of over $200 million in public transportation funds. Mr. Probolsky is a past volunteer spokesperson for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Mr. Probolsky is a member of the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Orange County and the California Republican Party’s Initiatives Committee.

Research conducted by Mr. Probolsky and articles written by him have been featured on FoxNews Channel, the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register, the Chicago Sun Times, the Riverside Press Enterprise, The Hill, National Review Online and dozens of other newspapers and periodicals. Additionally, Mr. Probolsky has been a guest on news and public affairs television programs including the KTLA Channel 5 morning show and Inside OC on KOCE public television.

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Who knew a waterfall in Riverside County?

By Adam D. Probolsky | 02/11/08

Apparently there is a little-known waterfall in Riverside County.You can see a video of the falls here.The Press-Enterprise had an article today. While I don't agree with the tactics of the Waterkeepers, a group that sues polluters for its revenues, it is a good thing to want to protect a waterfall and the beautiful surrounds of the canyon it flows into. read more »

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Coastal Commission: 241 Extension Hearing Today - Blais Testifies

By Adam D. Probolsky | 02/06/08

Today's Coastal Commission hearing on the extension of the 241 Toll Road in South Orange County is still going on. It is mind blowing the care and effort that goes into the crazy opposition's arguments to stop a road because it may or may not impact a population of Pocket Mice.Depending on when they update it, the brave and lonely can see the whole meeting by clicking on the link for Feb. 6 when. There were lots of local elected officials... read more »

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241 - Watch Coastal Commission LIVE

By Adam D. Probolsky | 02/06/08

CLICK HERE to watch the CA Coastal Commission hearing on the 241 Extension LIVE.During the break I saw Tustin Mayor Jerry Amante, Rancho Santa Margarita Councilman Neil Blais and Assemblywoman Walters' Chief of Staff Gina Zari on camera at the hearing.WARNING: Watching this commission meeting may cause serious rolling of the eyes and increased apathy over the fate of the Pacific Pocket mouse. read more »

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Romney's Message to California Republicans

By Adam D. Probolsky | 02/03/08

Governor Romney has cut a video with a special message to Republican voters in California.CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO LINK TOGOVERNOR ROMNEY'S MESSAGE TOCALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PRIMARY VOTERS read more »

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OCTax elects new slate of officers

By Adam D. Probolsky | 02/03/08

The Orange County Taxpayers Association has elected a new slate of officers for 2008.Kristine Thalman who heads the Building Industry Association in OC is the new chair. Matt Petteruto, chief of staff to Supervisor Bill Campbell is the new vice chair. The rest of the officers are listed below: Second vice chair: George Basye, Aera Energy Secretary: Lucy Dunn, Orange County Business Council Treasurer: Ray Grangoff,... read more »

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Huckabee: Bubble Boy Candidacy

By Adam D. Probolsky | 01/03/08

Governor Huckabee's win in Iowa is attributed largely to the unique nature of the Iowa Caucus system. Unfortunately for Huckabee, he is the bubble boy of presidential candidates. He has a limited, to very limited ability to wage a campaign outside of the Caucus system, outside of Iowa.Huckabee's votes in Iowa came largely from evangelical voters. That pool of voters will not be available to help him in New Hampshire and... read more »

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Who Printed it and Where?

By Adam D. Probolsky | 12/27/07

It may seem inconsequential to some, however, knowing what company printed a piece of direct mail and where it was printed can tell you a lot. In the heat of the campaign our minds try to consider all the factors and dynamics surrounding a hit piece or news paper article or round of automated phones. We are constantly trying to use any piece of information culled from the atmosphere to get an idea of what our next move should be, what our... read more »

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Calvert Focused on Fixing Traffic

By Adam D. Probolsky | 12/20/07

Members of Congress tend to focus on the big picture, the national agenda, the war, Social Security, etc. This is especially true for those who have safe seats and don't have to worry about the politics of their district. It takes a special kind of Congressman to care enough about his home base to fight for something as minor in the grand scheme as a fix for a traffic. But that is exactly what Congressman Ken... read more »

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The Sky isn't falling but the Ground is sinking

By Adam D. Probolsky | 12/19/07

If you live in the Coachella Valley and you've been thinking the ground is sinking, your are right.According to the U. S. Geological Survey parts othe Coachella Valley have suck as much as 13 inches since 1996 because of the over use of the ground water basin.You can read the full Press-Enterprise article here.I am not sure what the solution is...perhaps we should all drink more bottled water and use the empty bottles to fill the aquifer? read more »

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Faubel Wins County Contract Worth $760,000

By Adam D. Probolsky | 12/16/07

File this under boring but true...The County of Orange last week selected Faubel Public Affairs to head up the public education effort for the Orange County Stormwater program this month. This new contract for educating and informing the public about water-related issues adds to Faubel's (and John Stratman a key county player and Faubel vice president) other water related experience doing PR for the Orange County Water District's and... read more »