Daily Archives: April 16, 2010

iePolitics: The Blog is Wrong Again, Part Two

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I’m reprinting the following story from yesterday’s Lake Arrowhead Mountain News for several reasons.  First, our favorite spin master denied our previous reports that the budget deficit is higher than $90 million.  We have been hearing rumors that San Bernardino County Administrative Officer Greg Devereaux has been saying being the scenes that our information is correct, but the county is denying the same to newspaper reporters and the public.  Now, we have some proof, although he is not admitting just how bad it really is.

Second, someone pointed this article out to me for a completely different reason.  If you read the article, it says that the county wants employees to postpone their raises INDEFINITELY.   That is not what the union is telling us.

Third, Supervisor Derry’s explanation of the capping of leave isn’t exactly correct.  Neil, call Jim and have him explain it to you!!!  But my point is not to embarrass Neil but rather to point out something I have learned over the past couple of years and that is board members and their staffs don’t have a clue how things work.  Dean “ah” Arabatzis and Andrew “sc” Lamberto tell them what they think they need to hear, thus controlling their actions.  Seriously, the Administrative Office likes to keep the board members in the dark and the board members half the time don’t even know the real effects of what they are voting on.

From the Lake Arrowhead Mountain News:

County Budget Picture Worsens

By Glenn Barr

With a $90 million budget deficit and likely layoffs looming for next fiscal year, San Bernardino County’s financial picture has worsened in the past few days with the discovery of millions of dollars in unfunded liabilities.

County officials have yet to determine how much money could be owed to employees who have accumulated leave time for which they must eventually be paid, said Chief Administrative Officer Gregory Devereaux, who said he intends to try to figure it out after the new fiscal year begins on July 1.

The problem stems from the fact, he told The Mountain News on Tuesday, that the county has historically never capped the amount of leave time that can be accrued by so-called “exempt” employees, whose jobs are not covered by civil service protection. Continue reading →

Pat Gilbreath: GOP’S Pat Gilbreath to Stump in Rancho

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Assembly Candidate: “Conservative Reform is Coming to Sacramento!”

RANCHO CUCAMONGA [04.16.10] – Mayor Pat Gilbreath (R-Redlands) candidate for the 63rd State Assembly District is bringing her campaign to Rancho Cucamonga this Monday. The GOP hopeful says the visit “is part of face-to-face conversations I’m having with voters before the June 8th Primary.”  Adding, “I want people to know that these convictions, about needing to tame the unchecked size and growth of government, don’t come from a poll. My conservative view of government comes from lifelong beliefs.”

In recent weeks Gilbreath has called for major reductions in taxes, spending levels and a return to a part-time, “citizen legislature.” The Redlands mayor believes the people of Rancho Cucamonga will be “critical to winning the fight for difficult, but necessary reforms in Sacramento,” she said.  Continuing, “I can’t imagine what California, and especially our region, will be like if we fail to force a dramatically new direction in the State Capitol.”

Gilbreath notes that her training, and three decades of experience as a CPA provides, “a special skill set in bring Sacramento back in balance with the values of the citizens they serve.”

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS:

“Coffee & Conversation with Pat Gilbreath”
Monday, April 19, 1-3PM
Carrows Restaurant
11669 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The general public and members of the media are encouraged to attend and participate.  Refreshments will be provided.
CONTACT: Scott Johnson (909.549.7298, scott@standwithpat.com)

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iePolitics: The Ramos FPPC Complaint

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By now San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos should be aware of the most recent complaint filed about his 460 with the Fair Political Practics Commission (FPPC).  I left the complaint in my car and don’t want to misquote it so I will update this post tomorrow.  But the bottom line is that it doesn’t not appear Ramos has been truthful (hard to believe huh?) on his 460 as he has over $10,000 in credit card charges and claims not one is over $100.  All of this in a non-election year when he would have to purchase what?  As we have wondered in the past, just how many boxes of condoms can one buy for $10,000?  And are they really a campaign expense?

Mike Morrell: Endorsement

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Community Leader Robert DeLoach Endorses Morrell

Upland, California – Robert DeLoach, longtime Rancho Cucamonga resident and well-known community leader, has announced his support for businessman Mike Morrell for the 63rd Assembly District.

“Mike Morrell is an upstanding businessman with 25 years of experience creating jobs,” said DeLoach. “I have known Mike for 30 years and believe that his understanding of politics and the Constitution far surpasses many in our government today. He will be a great member of the State Assembly.” Continue reading →

iePolitics: New Blogs

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One of my attorneys sent me these links:

Mish’s Global Economic Trend Analysis: http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/

and

Of Two Minds:  http://www.oftwominds.com/blog.html

Then I just received this link:

Full Disclosure:  http://www.fulldisclosure.net/

There is some interesting stuff here.  The “Full Disclosure” blog has articles about Los Angeles County that relate to this county, such as judicial benefits.

iePolitics: Riverside County Republican Party Needs a Reality Check

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Recently a group affiliated with leadership from the Riverside County Republican Party decided to play to their fringe by slamming one of the candidates with a very tasteless accusation which helped get a liberal Democratic Party member Scott Hines elected.

Yes, Rancho Mirage may be conservative in nature, but the Coachella Valley has a sizable lesbian and gay population. Upsetting the gay and lesbian population and their straight allies can be very dangerous in an age where each vote counts. Assembly District 80 could have been won for example if the Republican Party nominated a socially inclusive candidate as an example.  Perhaps the individual who was only 71 votes ahead of Scott Hines on Election Day would have still won if the party’s tasteless advertising campaign was never done. Continue reading →

InlandPolitics Commentary: Public employee unions should consider layoffs – Part Two

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  • Posted April 16, 2010 at 8:21 am

I had the opportunity to spend some time yesterday discussing the current San Bernardino County’s budget situation and was able to obtain some feedback on the thinking behind what is happening, and to further explain my point that not reducing the county workforce now, will cause greater pain later.

Let’s face it. Signs of the current economic downturn were visible as early as 2006. I brought up the potential collapse in real estate prices and the effect on the county while working at the Assessor’s office then. I was laughed at by many at the government center.

No one is laughing now. Continue reading →

iePolitics: More Sheriff’s Tips

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Last night I had no less than four phone calls from those concerned about my safety and giving me information regarding things ranging from leapfrog surveillance, phone taps, and how to tell if I’m being tailed to keeping my doors locked.  Thanks a lot!  You all helped me have a great night’s sleep.

For those that are wondering, this all has to do with my post yesterday regarding the Sharks, a gang of Sheriff’s deputies that had numbered sharks tatooed on their ankels.  I guess this is a bit of a sore subject with Hoops.  So, as the first caller suggested I do, I AM NOT suicidal.  If my dead body is found, the first place to look is the Sheriff’s Department.  And I was told that my phone is probably tapped, so if you call me, assume the good Sheriff is listening. Continue reading →