by Todd Beeton

Wal-Mart is just itching to get their dirty paws on Orange County and they see their opportunity with a proposed 170,000 sq. ft. Supercenter in Garden Grove. The proposal has to be approved by the Garden Grove City Council first, however, and yesterday, the man who will likely end up being the swing vote, was appointed to the council. By a vote of 3-1, the Garden Grove City Council appointed Planning Commissioner Steve Jones to fill the seat vacated by Janet Nguyen.

Where does Jones stand on the prospect of Wal-Mart's first Orange County Supercenter? From The OC Register:

Jones said after the meeting that he has not yet made up his mind on Wal-Mart.

It's too early to decide," Jones said. "I dare not express any opinions until after I see the environmental impact report on that project."

So, in association with OC Democrats, CLUE and the Main Street Coalition, we've launched a petition drive to help make up Steve Jones's mind.

Please sign our petition urging the council's newest member to keep Wal-Mart out of Garden Grove.

Text of the petition below the fold...