Brown Uses Veto for a Do-Over on UC Spending Plan
It’s good to be the king – or the governor – especially when it gives you a chance to get something right the second time. Gov. Jerry Brown decided that consistency matters Thursday and used his line item veto to make his actions match his rhetoric. Call it a “never mind” moment for the governor.
Election Season is On
Yesterday I received fundraising emails from both Abel Maldonado and Tim Donnelly both seeking funds for their gubernatorial campaigns. I didn’t receive an email from Governor Jerry Brown for his re-election campaign … but I have received gubernatorial fundraising emails from him in the past, so it’s just a matter of time. Maldonado’s pitch asked […]
Gas Tax Hike Based on Guesswork
On July 1 Californians will be forced to begin paying the highest gas taxes in the nation. They have a right to be angry and demand explanation from their elected officials. I too am upset and frustrated by this tax increase, which stems from a complicated law known as the ‘fuel tax swap.’ The goal […]
A New Day for Los Angeles
On July 1, the City of Los Angeles will see the most significant turnover of leadership in a dozen years. This turnover should bring new hope and a renewed energy for engagement in the civic arena. I have had the honor of working with many elected leaders across the country in my 40 years representing […]