State of Gold Why Defunding The Police Is A "Hashtag Policy" - Will O'Neill
Guest:
Orange County GOP Chairman Will O’Neill
Guest Bio:
Will O’Neill is the Chairman of the Orange County Republican Party and the former Mayor of Newport Beach. A constitutional lawyer by trade and public servant by passion, he’s known for his pragmatic leadership on fiscal responsibility, pension reform, and infrastructure investment. During his time on the city council, he eliminated over $1B in toll road debt and spearheaded efforts to make Newport Beach one of the safest and most financially stable cities in California.
Show Summary
Drawing from his experience as a mayor, lawyer, and infrastructure advocate, O’Neill dives into California’s public safety crisis and how his hometown of Newport Beach increased property values dramatically with a focus on public safety, while LA fell prey to the “defund the police” movement and lost disaffected residents.
Chapters
00:00 – Orange County’s Unique Role in California
01:10 – What Newport Beach Gets Right
02:20 – The Key to Effective Local Government
03:35 – Balancing Tourism, Business & Residents
05:00 – Local Innovation vs. State Overreach
06:45 – On Working with the State Legislature
08:00 – Fixing California’s Accountability Problem
09:15 – The Hidden Impact of Prop 47
10:35 – Thoughts on Homelessness & Public Safety
12:05 – How Local Leaders Can Create Change
13:30 – What Gives Him Hope for the Future
Connect with Will
X:https://x.com/realwilloneill?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwilloneill
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-o-neill-8573358/
Website: https://ocgop.org/
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