JOHN MOORLACHFORMER OC TREASURER/SUPERVISOR
WHY: Often referred to as the fiscal conscience of the California Legislature, presciently warned of Orange County’s risky investments before it declared bankruptcy in 1994.
Orange County official served as the Treasurer-Tax Collector from 1995 to 2006. Served as the state senator for the 37th Senate district from 2015 to 2020. Known for careful eye to warn business executives of new taxes scheduled or desired by Sacramento.
NOTABLE: Has lived in Costa Mesa with his wife Trina since 1984. Has three children and seven grandchildren.
QUOTABLE: “I was the Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2008, the height of the Great Recession, and we had to lay off some 1,000 employees. So, I’m just saying,
