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There is a problem, but Californians don't think it's the Constitution

November 9th, 2009 · No Comments · California government, government reform, News and Information, policy, Uncategorized

The Los Angeles Times reports that a poll of Californians shows voters firmly opposed to Constitutional fixes. Apparently, voters see the problem as lying in those they elected, not the constraints placed upon those elected officials by initiatives, including Proposition 13. Interestingly, voters polled showed very strong opposition to the split roll plan that would [...]

The Star-news sounds off, via proxy, on one of my pet peeves

September 7th, 2009 · No Comments · economy, environment, Opinion, policy, resources, Uncategorized, water

Reprinted from the Santa Cruz Sentinel is a broadside against plastic bags and a call for a ban. Another View: The scourge of plastic bags The accumulation of plastic debris in the ocean cannot continue. This means public policies will have to change regarding single-use plastic products, such as bags for carrying groceries and other [...]

Lots of talk about healthcare reform, lots of questions

July 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Healthcare, News and Information, policy

Here are some answers from the Los Angeles Times: How healthcare overhaul may affect you Lawmakers are considering options and costs for currently insured and uninsured Americans. By James Oliphant and Noam N. Levey 10:37 AM PDT, July 24, 2009 Reporting from Washington — Why does the nation need to overhaul healthcare? I have health [...]

Budget deal struck for California

July 21st, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, policy

News reports indicate that yesterday our legislative leaders and governor came to agreement on a budget deal. Indications are it could be voted on by the Assembly on Thursday. Some high points: No big tax increases. The budget depends on deep program cuts. Local governments would lose billions, both in transportation funding and redevelopment monies. [...]

California's run out of time

July 4th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, policy

As of Wednesday, state Controller John Chiang began issuing warrants to cover some of California’s financial obligations. So far, it’s primarily just hurting those who were getting tax refunds. The longer the legislature and governor dither over this, the more obligations California cannot pay and the higher the cost to repay becomes, further building on [...]

Water Rate Outcome

June 24th, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, policy, resources, Uncategorized, water

On Monday night, the City Council voted to increase water rates at the recommended rates. They will phase the increases in over a three year period, for the Distribution and Customer Charge portion and add the full cost of water from Metropolitan Water District. That likely means most people will see added costs of between [...]

Chamber Board adopts legislative positions

May 1st, 2009 · No Comments · News and Information, Opinion, Pasadena Chamber Events, Pasadena Chamber Policies, policy

At its meeting of April 28th, the Chamber Board of Directors adopted a legislative platform that will serve as a guide for taking positions in the future. The following was adopted by the Board: Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Legislative Position The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce supports a vibrant and prosperous economic environment, safe livable neighborhoods [...]

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