Orange County commissioners vote down 'Temple on Hempel'
After nearly eight months, Orange County commissioners voted 5-2 to turn down the proposed “Temple on Hempel” Tuesday.
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After nearly eight months, Orange County commissioners voted 5-2 to turn down the proposed “Temple on Hempel” Tuesday.
He needs signatures of party leadership in order to be on November ballot
Turnout was just under 25%
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