Update: Top 5 Taxes You May See on 2016 Ballot
Last June, I wrote a column forecasting from least likely to most likely the tax increase measures that might be on the November 2016 ballot given the conversations going on then. Time for an update. As is nearly always the case in the political world, situations and strategies change. What’s being discussed most heavily today […]
Senator Nguyen’s Missed Opportunity
It’s not news that Republicans have a hard time connecting with young people, often seen as the party of old white people who care little for those who view themselves as marginalized. First-generation American and State Senator Janet Nguyen (R-34) has an excellent opportunity to tell a powerful story and connect with young people in […]
Privatization Makes Money for L.A. Convention Center – What Should Be Next?
Last month the L.A. Convention Center announced a $3.3 million profit for 2014. The first-ever profit at the Convention Center was the result of a new partnership between the City of Los Angeles and AEG to operate the facility. AEG, the owner and operator of Staples Center and L.A. LIVE, made hundreds of big and little changes […]
Sacramento Mayor: $8M Art Piece For Publicly Subsidized Arena a ‘Good Investment’
As the Sacramento City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday evening to approve a public contract with a New York artist for an $8 million piece of art, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson called it “a good investment for our community.” High-end art is one of the most manipulated markets in the world. But that didn’t stop the […]