MAY 2015 | WEBSITE: WWW.ASMRC.ORG/BROUGH | EMAIL: ASSEMBLYMEMBER.BROUGH@ASSEMBLY.CA.GOV

Dear South County Neighbor:

This month, the legislature will consider thousands of bills that will directly impact business and families. As Californians continue to be overtaxed and overregulated, it is important that we support legislation that promotes economic competitiveness and job creation - not merely financing big government.

I have introduced legislation (AB 405, 1277, 911, 201) that helps provide tax relief for small business and taxpayers, protects emergency services for Saddleback Memorial Hospital in San Clemente, and local control legislation for cities and counties on sex offenders.

I am honored to serve our community in the Legislature, and if you have any questions or if I may be of assistance, please contact my office at (949) 347-7301 or website at http://ad73.asmrc.org and email me.

William P. Brough
Assemblyman, 73rd Assembly District

In the News

Assemblyman Brough honors Tilly Levine as Woman of the Year during a special Assembly ceremony at the State Capitol. Levine is a long-time philanthropist and the founder of Tilly’s Life Center (TLC), which provides underprivileged youth a healthy, confident, and caring environment to help them overcome adversity. http://ad73.asmrc.org/press-release/5070#sthash.u8se2YlG.dpuf

Brough Commentary: Proposed law would protect flags on college campuses -
UCI students’ legislative council passed a resolution banning the display of all flags, citing efforts to be inclusive and potential negative interpretations of Old Glory.
http://www.dailypilot.com/opinion/tn-dpt-me-0321-commentary1-20150319,0,773708.story

Community Leaders Gather for Vital Discussion on Education Reform: THINK Together, California’s largest nonprofit provider of expanded learning time programs, hosted a gathering of community, government, business, and education leaders at the Lyon Air Museum to commemorate the launch of THINK Together Founder and CEO Randy Barth’s new book. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/community-leaders-gather-vital-discussion-205500018.html;_ylt=AwrSyCXdNPtUly4AEIqZmolQ

Around the District

Mobile District offices at the Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills malls to
provide outreach, information, and assistance with State Agencies.

San Juan Capistrano State of the City March 12th

I-5 Improvements in the 73rd District

I-5 South County Improvements Project (Avenida Pico to San Juan Creek Road)

Extends the carpool lane from San Juan Creek Road in San Juan Capistrano to Avenida Pico in San Clemente, and reconstructs the Avenida Pico interchange. The project is broken into three segments: Avenida Pico to Avenida Vista Hermosa (Segment 1); Avenida Vista Hermosa to PCH (Segment 2); PCH to San Juan Creek Road (Segment 3). Find out more and sign up to receive our weekly construction alerts at www.octa.net/I5South.

Status: Construction began in March 2014 and is expected to continue through early 2018. Work in Segment 1 is focused on the May 1, 2 demolition of about 40 feet of the Avenida Pico bridge on the southbound side of I-5. Work on Segment 2 is focused on ongoing excavation for the widening and demolition and reconstruction of retaining walls and sound walls. Work on Segment 3 is focused on ongoing reconstruction of retaining walls and sound walls and three bridges at the PCH/Beach Cities/Camino Las Ramblas interchange.

Upcoming closures: Here is the activity and closure schedule for the Avenida Pico bridge demolition:

Detours for these closures are available at www.octa.net/5southCountyDetourmap. Ongoing, weekly closures and detour information for all segments are available by accessing our Google Map at the same website.

Business Corner

I am happy to congratulate and welcome several new businesses to the District. Thank you to all the new businesses for investing in our community and best of luck in the coming years

New Businesses Include:

Mission Viejo Transmission & Auto Repair
New American Funding, Inc.
Phenix Salon Suites
Tutu School
Lingerie Paradis USA
Shredded Fox
The District Salon
Union Bank

Orange County Businesses Awarded California Competes Tax Credits

CALIFORNIA COMPETES - Two businesses in AD 73 were awarded recognition through the California Competes program. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved approximately $69 million in tax credits for 93 companies expanding and creating jobs in California. The awards will help these companies create a projected 13,286 jobs and generate over $3.1 billion in investment across California.

The California Competes Tax Credit was created by the Governor’s Office and is focused on helping businesses grow and stay in California. Since the inception of the program in June 2014, GO-Biz has allocated approximately $129 million to 178 companies that are projected to create over 24,100 jobs and make over $6 billion in investments. Companies interested in applying for California Competes tax credits can apply during the next application round which will be announced mid-summer 2015. Applicants complete a free, user friendly application available on-line at www.calcompetes.ca.gov.

California Chamber of Commerce JOB KILLER bills

Each year the Cal Chamber releases a list of “job killer” bills to identify legislation that will decimate economic and job growth in California. Take a look at the policy proposals: http://www.cajobkillers.com/

Honoring Our Heroes

Don Brown was born in Glendale California and grew up under the influence of the mid 1950’s television show, “Men of Annapolis”. In June 1961, Don entered the U.S. Naval Academy and upon graduation was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Don spent 20 years in the Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator. He flew 325 Vietnam Combat Missions in the F-4 Phantom and in Vietnam, he was a Forward Air Controller assigned to the Korean Marines in the Hoi An Valley, Vietnam for four months. 1968 was a tough Christmas when their Korean Battalion was attacked and he could not get air support when the President declared a Christmas bombing halt.

Subsequent assignments included attending Top Gun Fighter Weapons School and an Air Force Exchange tour as a pilot flying the F-106 Air Defense fighter airplane. After graduating from the Naval Test Pilot School, he became one of the original Experimental Test Pilots on the F-18. He spent the next three years at Naval Air Test Center in Patuxent River Maryland testing the original F-18A. In 1983 he took Command of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314(VMFA-314) just after the Squadron transitioned to the F-18 Hornet.

In 1985, Don retired from the Marine Corps as a Lieutenant Colonel and became an Experimental Test Pilot with McDonnell Douglas flying MD-80’s, DC-10’s and MD-11’s. Based on his F-18 “fly-by-wire” flight control experience, he was reassigned in 1990 to the C-17 Program and went through the C-17 Flight Test development at Edwards Air Force Base. He was promoted to Chief Pilot and then Director of Flight Operations for the C-17. After the merger with the Boeing Company he became the Director of Flight Operations for Boeing Airlift and Tanker Programs.

Don retired from the Boeing Company in 2008 and currently resides in San Clemente California with his wife of 45 years, Karen. Don and Karen have three children: Eric, also a Naval Academy graduate and Marine Lieutenant Colonel flying the Osprey, Tiffany, a Physician’s Assistant at UC San Diego in the Neuro Oncology Department and Elizabeth who is a school teacher in Moraga California. They have three grandchildren Caden, Cole and Travis.

Don is currently President of the Board of Directors for the local Boys and Girls Club. He is also the Vice Chairman of the City of San Clemente’s Planning Commission and a member and Chairman of San Clemente’s Coastal Committee.

Assemblyman Brough spoke to the California Veterans of Foreign Wars
on their Legislative Day in the Capitol. Pictured (from left) representatives
from VFW Post 2286 Hemet - San Jacinto, legislative advocate Pete Conaty,
VFW Post 2967 Port of Los Angeles, and District 2 Commander Bill Manes
VFW Post 9934 Dana Point.

Assemblyman Brough held the first meeting of his Veterans Advisory
Committee. A few members came into the office (pictured here) and others
participated via conference call.

Laguna Niguel Cinco De Mayo Fiesta
Date: May 5th
Time: 12:00 p.m.
For more information call (949) 425-5151

Dana Point State of the City
Date: May 15, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT
Event Description: The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 2015 State of the City Luncheon in partnership with the City of Dana Point.

Doheny Blues Festival
Date: May 16, 2015 - May 17, 2015
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Event Description: The Doheny Blues Festival celebrates its 18th Anniversary at Doheny State Beach.

Student Beach Concert: San Clemente High School & Shorecliffs Middle School Jazz Bands
Date: May 29th
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Event Description: Musical talents of the San Clemente High School & Shorecliffs Middle School Jazz Bands.

Rancho Santa Margarita Ranchofest
Date: June 5th-7th
Time: Friday 6:30 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m.
Event Description: Community Event with 12,000+ in attendance spanning over 2 1/2 Full Days, enjoy food from local restaurants, see local businesses and their wares.

Shred Identity Theft - Hosted by City of Laguna Niguel
Date: June 6th
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Event Description: Identity theft and fraud remain the fastest growing crimes in America. Taking simple pro-active crime prevention steps can greatly reduce your chance of becoming a victim.

Assembly Member Brough represents California’s 73rd Assembly District in the Legislature, which includes the communities of Aliso Viejo, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Las Flores, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano.

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