April Monthly Luncheon / General Meeting

Event Speakers:

Kira Davis – The Orange Report
Host Kira Davis breaks down some of the stories and cultural issues facing Orange County, California. Kira has a 20 year career in conservative media, with appearances on Fox News among other outlets, and bylines in The Daily Mail, Newsweek, Forbes, Breitbart.com and more. Orange County has a lot going on, but we’re sandwiched between two major American cities, so OC news tends to be lost in the media shuffle. The Orange Report highlights local stories and issues from a conservative point of view. Information is power.

Kira lives in south Orange County with her family and a blind dog.
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Mayor John Franklin – Candidate for County Supervisor

John graduated from the American University in Washington, D.C. where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. In Washington, D.C., he worked on Capitol Hill for two members of the United States House of Representatives as a policy advisor. John met his wife Shanna and fell in love in Vista. Opening the doors to his own business in Vista in 2011, today John & Shanna work together in the family business which serves non-profit organizations, public leaders and private companies, providing business management and administration services. The firm also specializes in marketing and public communications. First publicly elected in 2012 to serve on the Vista Irrigation District Board of Directors, Franklin was elected to the Vista City Council in 2014, re-elected in 2018 and elected Mayor in 2022.

Elected on a platform focusing on solutions to homelessness and improved public safety, Mayor Franklin led the creation of Vista’s award-winning Homelessness Strategic Plan. Elected Deputy Mayor by a majority of the City Council three times, Franklin has also served in a variety of leadership capacities.

Laura Bassett – Candidate for CA State Senate, District 38

Laura Bassett, an Oceanside resident, is running for the 38th Senate District in the California Legislature. The seat includes communities in Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano and parts of San Clemente. (Photo courtesy of Laura Bassett’s campaign). Laura Bassett is a lifelong resident of Oceanside, growing up and raising her family in the coastal community she has always called home.

Laura earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Southern California in 1989. During her time at USC, she served as both President and Vice President of the accounting fraternity Beta Alpha Psi, gaining early leadership experience that helped shape her professional career. She has been a licensed real estate professional since 2003 and a licensed professional fiduciary since 2011.

Laura currently serves as a San Diego County Civil Service Commissioner, supporting fairness and accountability in county government. She is an Ambassador for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, working with local businesses and community partners. Laura is also a proud Rotarian and an active member of Soroptimist International.