Our next General Meeting is
Friday, March 20, 2026
11 AM Social time
11:30 meeting starts to 1:00 PM.
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call Laurie at 951-768-9615
Speaker:
Don Wagner
Republican Candidate for Secretary of State
Born in Pittsburgh, Donald P. Wagner moved to California at age 12. He met his wife,
Megan, in high school. Both attended UCLA, where Don earned his BA, followed by a Juris
Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. Growing up
during the Reagan era shaped his belief in liberty.
In 1987, Don began his legal career as a business lawyer, founding Wagner, Lautsch LLP in
1993, specializing in business and real estate. He served on Orange County Bar Association
committees and was the first President of the OC Chapter of the Federalist Society.
In 1998, he was elected to the South County Community College District Board of
Trustees, serving six of his twelve years as Board President, where he balanced
budgets and paid off debts without tax increases or bonds.
From 2010 to 2016, Don served in the California State Assembly, known for his
expertise in government fiscal affairs, particularly on committees such as
Appropriations and Budget.
In 2016, he became Mayor of Irvine. In 2017, Mayor Wagner jump-started the
stalled Great Park, which now offers world-class amenities after prior councils had
wasted $200 million.
Don served as Mayor until 2019, when he was elected to the OC Board of
Supervisors, serving as Vice Chairman (2022-2023) and Chairman (2023-January
2025). He was twice elected Board Chairman by a Democratic-controlled body, known for his ability to work across the aisle and for “promises made and promises kept.”
In 2019, he facilitated the reopening of Irvine Lake for shoreline fishing at no cost to taxpayers, earning him recognition as one of OC’s Most Influential People. In 2020, Don secured funding to clear a 30-year backlog of sexual assault evidence kits, processing over 1,500 kits by fall 2021. Don has served on numerous Orange County boards and commissions, including the Fire Authority and Transportation Authority,
providing him with extensive knowledge of local issues.
His most significant public project is establishing a Military Veterans Cemetery in Orange County. Wagner also serves on the board of Angel Force USA, raising awareness about military suicide.
Don and Megan, married over 40 years, raised their three children in Orange County and are now grandparents of two.
They are avid UCLA sports fans, with Don also supporting the Angels, Ducks, Dodgers, and Steelers. An English major with a love for classics and history, Don is an avid reader. A recent cancer survivor, Don is proactive, seeking common ground while adhering to conservative values. He addresses problems directly and avoids personal disputes. His governance philosophy is inspired by the Leviticus quote on the Liberty Bell: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.”
Join us for our March meeting where California Secretary of State candidate Don Wagoner
will be speaking. With a background that includes Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, past mayor of Orange, and past member of the California State Assembly, Don is very knowledgeable and experienced to understand what is needed to effectively ensure the integrity of our California elections.
“Californians deserve excellent election system that is secure, efficient, accurate and accessible to every eligible voter. I will make sure that every eligible voter can participate in our democracy while also protecting the security of elections
by ensuring that only eligible voters cast ballots.”
Join us March 20 to hear this excellent candidate as you decide who you are going to be voting for in November.
Register Online by clicking here!
call Laurie at 951-768-9615
Mill Creek Cattle Company, 1874 Mentone Blvd, Mentone
Lunch will be served.
Vegetarian option available
Reservation deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026
Cost is $30. Failure to cancel by
March 16. 2026
will result in being billed for cost of lunch.
“A RESERVATION MADE IS A RESERVATION PAID” Cash, Check or online through our website.
*Those who wish to hear the speaker only may
sit at a table designated for no service.
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