Michael Gates is running for California attorney general, highlighting his tenure as Huntington Beach's police chief. He cites a decrease in crime and homelessness, alongside a vibrant local economy. Gates faces challenges due to his Republican affiliation and the controversial reputation of Huntington Beach's conservative leadership. The city has gained notoriety for its anti-liberal actions, yet Gates and his allies have successfully transformed the City Council to an all-Republican body, positioning themselves as a model for conservative resistance in California.
""We've morphed into this epicenter of fighting back," said Mayor Casey McKeon, a third-generation Huntington Beach resident who's up for reelection this year. "We are the model every city can follow. If I were running for state office, I'd run it on that.""
"Gates and his pals so far have had the last giggle. They ran as a slate in two elections that transformed the City Council from a narrow Democratic majority in 2022 to an all-Republican body in an era when Orange County is turning more and more purple."
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