Raw notes and brainstorming on running for local office in Laguna Beach — from petition requirements to campaign themes like traffic, tax fairness, and beautification.
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Map of district
Ask a politician out to lunch — state code
Law offices
What do you want changed about Laguna Beach?
Find out how many votes you actually need...
Local elections office
Petition lines for candidate to win
Circulator's requirements
Get 3x as many names required
Check opponents' filing papers
Surfrider
Elections laws — financial reporting requirements
When is the next city council meeting?
When is the next Surfrider meeting?
What are the other clubs in Laguna Beach?
Separate checking account for the campaign
Shelter for homeless?
Dad could help...
Get the political maps of Orange County...
What to run for?
Get census data
Campaign theme — traffic, tax fairness, beautification of Laguna
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Published: May 20, 2003 12:00 AM
Last updated: March 9, 2026 6:41 AM
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