Orange’s Dumitru declares bid for Duvall’s Assembly seat
September 11th, 2009, 7:12 pm ·posted by Martin Wisckol, Politics reporter
Got a ring from Orange City Councilman Jon Dumitru, who just declared his candidacy for the expected special election to replace disgraced former Assemblyman Mike Duvall. Dumitru is the second Republican to declare, joining county Supervisor Chris Norby in the race to represent the heavily GOP district.
“I truly believe voters deserve a nominee that meets three criteria,” Dumitru said. “A nominee who is conservative, a nominee who is free from scandal, and a nominee who is able to win and hold the district for the Republican Party.”
Like possible GOP candidates Linda Ackerman and Harry Sidhu, Dumitru lives outside of the district. He said he’s lived in the district virtually all his life and had already planned to moved down the street into a condo in the district before Duvall’s sex scandal erupted Wednesday. He said this accelerates his moving plans up to this weekend.
Dumitru was more guarded than possible candidate Scott Brady in addressing concerns about past accusations of sexual harassment against Norby. The claim was dismissed, but the court chastised Norby.
“The district needs someone who can restore faith in the office,” Dumitru said when asked about Norby.
“I truly believe voters deserve a nominee that meets three criteria,” Dumitru said. “A nominee who is conservative, a nominee who is free from scandal, and a nominee who is able to win and hold the district for the Republican Party.”
Like possible GOP candidates Linda Ackerman and Harry Sidhu, Dumitru lives outside of the district. He said he’s lived in the district virtually all his life and had already planned to moved down the street into a condo in the district before Duvall’s sex scandal erupted Wednesday. He said this accelerates his moving plans up to this weekend.
Dumitru was more guarded than possible candidate Scott Brady in addressing concerns about past accusations of sexual harassment against Norby. The claim was dismissed, but the court chastised Norby.
“The district needs someone who can restore faith in the office,” Dumitru said when asked about Norby.
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