Something New: Cross Party Appeal
Have we ever had a more dismal election? For the first time in 60 years there is no serious race for governor, nor any other partisan statewide office. Voters in competitive districts are exposed to the usual swarm of campaign mailers. But one thing is new this year; candidates in same party runoffs are making […]
The Enigmatic Jerry Brown and a Fourth Term
Hard to argue with many of the sentiments that Jerry Brown expressed in his interview published over the weekend by the Los Angeles Times about his vision for a fourth term. He talked about ending the “gold rush for new programs and spending” that legislators would seek giving an uptick in revenues. This page has […]
A Proposition for Voters: Know Before You Go
A strong California depends on an informed and active electorate. But too often, voters don’t have ready access to enough information to cast an informed vote. By the time Election Day comes around, your typical voter has received dozens of mailers and viewed countless TV commercials—few of which give an unbiased view of the state ballot measures. Deciding which way to vote can […]
Local Governments Seeking Voter Approval of Huge Number of Tax Increases in November
When voters go to the polls November 4, they will decide the fate of a large number of school bonds, parcel taxes, sales taxes, utility users’ taxes and other measures that will impact their family budgets. Despite the improving state economy that is increasing government revenue under existing tax rates, 53 jurisdictions are seeking sales […]
Is San Francisco Becoming More Libertarian than Leftist?
San Fran is changing. The poor and middle class are being moved out, can no longer afford high taxes, low pay and a government that loves regulations. In their place are technology workers—very well paid, can afford the rents; to buy a home, to pay for the San Fran taxes and lifestyle. Unlike the poor […]