Laurie Davies

California Republican Party contributed approx $2,807,956 across 46 transfers to Davies controlled committees 2020-2024 (Cal-Access Schedule A roll-up across committees 1420059, 1423614, 1435669, 1456600). Largest single source — Davies is a CRP-anchored candidate.

Republican Party of Orange County (state acct.) contributed $892,449 across 10 transfers to Davies committees 2020-2024. Second-largest source after CRP.

Women in California Leadership made $43,635 in payments across 18 separate transactions at Davies's behest (FPPC Form 803) — funded Minerva Scholarships to AD-74 constituents and "Women of the Year" district events. Largest single behested-payor channel for Davies.

Pechanga Band of Indians contributed $41,600 across 8 contributions to Davies committees 2020-2024. Tribal gaming — Davies is Vice Chair of Assembly Governmental Organization, which has jurisdiction over tribal gaming compacts.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians contributed $36,800 across 8 contributions to Davies committees 2020-2024. Tribal gaming — see Davies role on Gov Org committee.

Bernie J Walsh, via his Walbern LP and Walbern Developments USA Inc. corporate vehicles, contributed $20,400 to Davies committees across 5 distinct giving events 2019-2023 (Cal-Access Schedule A + Late1). This is the only sustained named real-estate-developer donor in Davies's file — and Walsh hits CA Assembly max-out in 2 of those filings within a single 2022 cycle.

Walbern Developments USA, Inc. contributed to Davies three times: $4,900 (4/26/2022) + $4,900 (9/27/2022) to AD-74 2022 — both max-out donations within the same cycle — + $1,000 (3/24/2023) to AD-74 2024 early-cycle. Combined with Walbern LP gifts, Walsh-controlled entities contributed $20,400 across 5 distinct giving events 2019-2023 — the only sustained named real-estate-developer donor pattern in Davies's file.

Barona Band of Mission Indians made $10,000 in behested payments at Davies's direction across 2 transactions (FPPC Form 803). Notable: Davies is Vice Chair of Assembly Governmental Organization, the committee with jurisdiction over tribal-gaming compacts — and Barona also gave her a Form 700 gift in 2024. Tribal money flowing through both legitimate and behested channels.

PhRMA (Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America) made $10,000 in behested payments at Davies's direction across 2 transactions (FPPC Form 803). PhRMA also appears as a Schedule D gift source in her 2024 Form 700.

Walbern, LP contributed to Davies twice via state committees: $4,700 to LD-73 2020 (11/18/2019) + $4,900 to AD-74 2022 (5/19/2021). Both at the prevailing CA Assembly maximum per cycle. Dana Point real-estate LP run by Bernie J Walsh.

Uber Technologies Inc. contributed $4,900 to "Laurie Davies for Assembly 2022" (FPPC ID 1435669) on 2022-05-09. Documented in Uber Form 461 major-donor filing 2702784. Anchor record for Davies's 2022 committee FPPC ID.

John Wayne Airport (OC-county-owned) gave Davies a $600 parking gift, disclosed on her 2021 Form 700. Notable: Davies is now Vice Chair of Assembly Transportation Committee, which oversees airports. Source: CalMatters Digital Democracy.

Barona Tribal Council provided $173.53 dinner/reception gift to Davies in 2024 (Form 700 Schedule D). Same tribe that paid $10K behested under her name.

Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians provided $127.92 dinner/reception gift to Davies in 2024 (Form 700 Schedule D). Tribal gaming gift while Davies is Vice Chair Gov Org.

Women in California Leadership provided $86.18 flowers gift to Davies in 2024 (Form 700 Schedule D).

Orange County Medical Association gave Davies a $75 installation-dinner gift, disclosed on her 2021 Form 700. Source: CalMatters Digital Democracy.

PhRMA provided $53.25 food/drink gift to Davies in 2024 (Form 700 Schedule D). Same year PhRMA also paid behested under her name.

California Tribal Business Alliance gave Davies a $53.22 food/beverage/entertainment gift, disclosed on her 2021 Form 700. Notable: Davies is Vice Chair Gov-Org (gambling/alcohol/horse racing/tribal jurisdiction). Source: CalMatters Digital Democracy.

Spouse: Neil Skewes. Spouse identification CONFIRMED 2026-05-16 via three primary sources: (1) CA SOS bizfile listing Neil Skewes as Individual Agent for Service of Process on Five Star Weddings & Events Inc. (entity 2734282) with Laurie Davies as CEO; (2) Lois A. Davies (Laurie's mother) obituary listing "Laurie Skewes (Neil) of Laguna Niguel, CA" among surviving children (Aug 2022); (3) Richard "Rick" Davies (Laurie's brother) obituary naming "Laurie Davies Skewes (Neil Skewes) of Laguna Niguel, CA". Neil's occupation/employer remains undisclosed in public sources outside the agent-of-service role on Davies's own business. OC Recorder records: Neil Skewes purchased the Laguna Niguel home (28175 La Gallina) on 1996-07-09; same property has had multiple refinance cycles (2002, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2021).

Owner / CEO of Five Star Weddings & Events Inc. (CA SOS entity 2734282). Operated as DBA from 1992; incorporated 2005-02-25 at 28175 La Gallina, Laguna Niguel (home address). Dissolved 2022-12-27 — during her second Assembly term. Active during her entire LN City Council (2012-2020) tenure and three mayor terms (2015, 2016, 2019-2020).

Disclosed as "Vice President of the Mirador Homeowners Association" in her 2012 LN City Council candidate filing. Mirador at Rancho Niguel HOA governs the townhouse community where the Skewes/Davies residence (28175 La Gallina) is located. Date_end unknown; HOA role does not appear in later official bios.

Disclosed as "Ambassador for the Laguna Niguel Chamber of Commerce" in her 2012 LN City Council candidate filing. Chamber subsequently promoted her business via a Facebook post (262331390766167), creating a circular self-promotion / official-role overlap.

Acquired a fractional / timeshare interest at Dolphins Cove Resort (Anaheim) on 1998-03-19 (OC Recorder doc 19980156442) financed by Textron Financial Corp. Held through 2012-01-12 (transfer to Wyndham, doc 2012000018355) and 2012-04-12 (second transfer of remaining trust interest, doc 2012000209938). Sold/transferred 7 months before her election to the LN City Council.

Two grant-deed transfers to Wyndham Vacation Resorts in 2012 — the disposition of Davies's Dolphins Cove timeshare interest. Timing immediately precedes her 2012 LN City Council run.

Co-grantor with "DAVIES JON T" on 1998 OC Recorder quitclaim (doc 19980540146) setting up trustee positions for both. Could be Davies's brother John (per mother's obit) using "Jon" spelling, or a separate individual. R3 verification required before reclassifying as family.

Laurie Davies disclosed 100% sole-proprietor ownership of Five Star Wedding & Events on every Form 700 from 2020 through 2025 (Schedule A-2). Business address 28175 La Gallina, Laguna Niguel CA 92677 — the same address as Davies's residence — i.e., home-based event-consulting business with the Assemblywoman as Owner/Event Consultant. Five Star is the only investment, business position, or income source consistently disclosed in her SEI 2020-2025.

California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied James Davies re: Entitlement of Riverwalk Golf Course development project in Mission Valley located at 1150 Fashion V

Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied James Davies

California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied James Davies re: Entitlement of Riverwalk Golf Course development project in Mission Valley located at 1150 Fashion V

Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied James Davies

Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP lobbied James Davies re: Stone Creek Master Plan (Mira Mesa), Carrol Canyon Mining operation, Mira Mesa, Carrol Canyon Road a

Paul E. Robinson (Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP) lobbied James Davies

MJE Marketing Services, Inc. lobbied Jennifer Davies re: Approval of the San Diego Tourism Marketing District (SDTMD) Management Plan

Davies is founder/owner of Five Star Weddings & Events (Laguna Niguel). Active business as of 2026 — primary income stream pre-Assembly and continuing alongside her legislative role. Likely Schedule C disclosure on her Form 700 (filing not retrieved this round).

Lauren Bogart (MJE Marketing Services, Inc.) lobbied Jennifer Davies

Alma mater. Davies funded undergrad at CSULB via waitressing at Queensway Bay Hilton. Logged as employment per schema convention (no education connection_type).

Laguna Niguel City Council 2012-2020 (8 yr / 2 terms). Selected mayor 2015 + 2016 per AD-74 official bio (Wikipedia variant says 2016 + 2020 — discrepancy unresolved at R1).

Appointed to OC Fire Authority Board 2017 during her LN City Council tenure. End date not retrieved.

CA State Assembly member: AD-73 2020-12-07 → 2022-12 (post-election); AD-74 2022-12 → ongoing (post-2022 redistricting). Currently in third term; 2024 win 50.8% over Chris Duncan (D), +1.6pt — toss-up rated by CalMatters.

Deputy Leader, External Relations — Assembly Republican Caucus. Appointed by Leader James Gallagher 2024-12-03. Tri Ta named Chief Whip same announcement.

Member of bipartisan CA Assembly Problem Solvers Caucus per her own statement (~4 yrs as of 2026 Capitol Spotlight). Exact start date approximate.

Building Industry Association of Orange County formally endorsed Davies (visible on her 2026 endorsement page; first noted 2024 cycle).

Building Industry Association of San Diego County PAC endorsed Davies — visible on daviesforca.com/endorsements.

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association endorsed Davies. Davies has 85% HJTA alignment per CalMatters. Note: HJTA SCC org used as the canonical HJTA endorser entity in DB — verify "PAC" vs "SCC" entity in R2.

Peace Officers Research Association of California PAC endorsed Davies — visible on daviesforca.com/endorsements.

California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC endorsed Davies — visible on daviesforca.com/endorsements.

California Professional Firefighters PAC endorsed Davies — notable cross-aisle labor support for an OC Republican.

San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Davies — building-trades labor support, paired with IBEW endorsements; cross-aisle for an OC Republican.

IBEW Local 569 (San Diego electricians) endorsed Davies — visible on daviesforca.com/endorsements.

IBEW Local 441 (Orange County electricians) endorsed Davies — visible on daviesforca.com/endorsements as "IBEW Orange County."

Orange County Employees Association PAC endorsed Davies — public-sector union endorsement, notable for an OC Republican.

Orange County Business Council BizPAC endorsed Davies — visible on daviesforca.com/endorsements.