As a follow-up to the political theater from last month; we didn't even receive a signed response from the Governor. Rather a deputy staffer in the comms division. I'm really glad we spent tax dollars and time to get a form letter back from the comms division. 🙄

Plans to audit children's books and privatize library management in Huntington Beach, Calif., are drawing criticism from censorship opponents, with council members and Authors Against Book Bans decrying the joint measures. buff.ly/3vz0tSM

Huntington Beach City Council members Dan Kalmick, Natalie Moser and Rhonda Bolton have introduced an agenda item for Tuesday night's meeting that seeks to ask the voters in November's election whether or not the city should outsource library management to a private company. (1)

Thank you Asm. Al Muratsuchi for bringing forward #ab1825 CA Freedom to Read Act. Just passed the Assembly 49-3. Now onto the Senate. Huntington Beach residents need this bill to protect their libraries from politicians deciding what books are in YOUR library. TY for you stewardship.

I came down from the dais to the podium in to discuss the accusations by another Council candidate. We need folks who can govern, not attack others and their family. I'm running for re-election to get back to governing, not hate on the LGBTQ+ community and not to ban books.

🚨"LS&S is officially withdrawing our RFP response for Managed Library Services."🚨 That means there are no more bidders to outsource management of the library. We will continue to collect signatures to enshrine protection of our Library into our Muni Code.

🚨Airshow Settlement Agreement released after more than a year long fight🚨 bit.ly/3Lj3UBb Below is Natalie Moser Rhonda Bolton and my statement. We call on Rob Bonta Rob Bonta to open an investigation into this transfer of tax money to a private airshow vendor!

frankielittleton Dan Kalmick Rhonda Bolton Rob Bonta Rob Bonta It was a closed-session vote on a settlement negotiated by the City Attorney. The Majority passed it. Code Four won. The taxpayers lost.

Huntington Beach releases details of lucrative settlement with Pacific Airshow operator latimes.com/socal/daily-pi…

My AB 1825, the CA Freedom to Read Act, which would fight book bans and defend the freedom to read, passed the California Legislature today. It will now go to the Governor Gavin Newsom's desk to await his signature. #CALeg

As of January first, Cities including Charter Cities will not be able to remove or preclude books based on subjective standards. This will protect our library in Huntington Beach. Thank you Al Muratsuchi for your leadership!

Statement of Huntington Beach City Council members Bolton, Dan Kalmick , and Natalie Moser denouncing hate-filled vandalism of California state Senator Senator Dave Min's campaign signs in Huntington Beach, CA:

Statement of Huntington Beach City Council members Rhonda Bolton , Dan Kalmick , and Natalie Moser denouncing hate-filled vandalism of California State Senator Senator Dave Min's campaign signs in Huntington Beach, CA:

Thank you Rhonda Bolton, Dan Kalmick and Natalie Moser for your leadership. At a time when your City Council majority is reveling in hate, you have made clear time and time again that hate and bigotry are not values that are tolerated in Surf City.

We’re honored to receive the endorsement of the Orange County Register! Together with Rhonda Bolton and Dan Kalmick , I’m committed to practical governance and creating a city that truly serves all of its residents. #HuntingtonBeach

Huntington Beach gave Ed Laird, "kingmaker" of local conservative politicians, an honorary street ... in the middle of election season. Story below laist.com/news/politics/…

Our new library in Pacific Highlands Ranch is now open! This 18,000-square-foot, LEED Silver-certified building is designed to be a place #ForAllofUs — it’s a hub for learning, innovation, and bringing community together. Thanks to everyone who helped make this vision a reality!

Under both existing law & SB 1174, voter ID is illegal in CA, including in Huntington Beach That has not changed We disagree with the court’s decision that it’s too early to address the merits of this issue When the court does rule on the merits, we’re confident we’ll prevail