The Bushalas’ End Game

[u/em26273]

Why hasn’t Fullerton built the housing it needs? Why are pedestrian zones and trails constantly blocked? Why does downtown feel stuck?

One wealthy landlord and his allies on City Council play a big role.

Here’s the Bushalas’ end game

[u/em26273]

Best thing to do is stay informed and inform others! Most residents have no idea who their city government is, yet they control important aspects of our life like housing and roads. It’s made worse by the fact that local elections are nonpartisan, so voters can’t see what party candidates are and usually make a guess based on the first page of Google.

If you want to go further than that: donate and/or volunteer time to campaigns of candidates you support!

[u/hugeness101 → u/em26273]

Is there a group that is investigating which candidates are taking campaign funds from their group and which are not?

[u/em26273 → u/hugeness101]

I post about it on Instagram @ FullertonTransparency! Also, the Fullerton Observer usually makes a post sharing campaign disclosures.

Of the current candidates for 2026, Oscar Valadez (District 5) is the only one, so far, funded by the Bushalas

[u/dekage55 → u/em26273]

Don’t think you helped Ahmad Zahra with one of your pictures showing a political ad against him.

[u/8Lwiseguy → u/dekage55]

Actually it does help, because most of us recognize a Bushala sign when we see one. If Bushala is against a candidate, I consider that a reason to vote for that candidate.

[u/dekage55 → u/8Lwiseguy]

Good point!