Pension Issue Could Benefit Swearengin in Gov. Race
While the race for the next California governor is a lifetime away in political years, already in the media there have been articles about possible contenders and issues they might face. Articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Associated Press and even right here at Fox and Hounds. The public pension issue could rise in the […]
Three Reasons The Dam-Train Initiative Is Not What You Think
It’s that season. Orchards are blooming. The grass is greening after the winter rains. The petition gatherers are lined up outside your favorite box store. Ah yes, it’s the season of urgency and problem fixing. Unfortunately in the case of the Dam-Train ballot measure, significant harm would be done in an effort to do some […]
My Last Minute Decision to Enter the U.S. Senate Race in CA
As some of you may have already heard, a few days ago I made a last-minute decision to enter the U.S. Senate race for the seat of retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer in California. I took out my official papers early Monday morning and returned them with the necessary 65 signatures of registered voters on Wednesday afternoon, the last possible day […]
It’s Time to Shift Road Funding to Counties
Last week, yet another high-profile scandal involving mismanagement rocked the California Department of Transportation – Caldrons, and yesterday I introduced Senate Bill 1141, which would launch a pilot program shifting road funds and maintenance duties from Caltrans to county governments. Caltrans is one of the worst managed, most inefficient government agencies in the nation. Just look […]