I attended the Americans for America Tea Party meeting tonight. I will have an Examiner article about it tomorrow but I have to say something Assemblyman Tim Donnelly said clicked with me. I decided I need to work harder to support the referendum. If you haven’t signed the petition, here is a website with a list of places where you may find it: www.stopab131.com
A production crew for “The Daily Show” was spotted late this afternoon under the dome, taping a segment with GOP Assemblyman Tim Donnelly.
A staffer the Twin Peaks Republican would say only that the topic for the interview with the satirical newscast is “direct democracy.” It was unclear Wednesday when the segment would air.
This won’t be Donnelly’s first time appearing on a Comedy Central news show. The former minuteman leader’s effort to build a fence at the California-Mexico border was featured on “The Colbert Report” in 2006.
The theme of that segment? “The Difference Makers.”
I was just notified by Examiner.com that my article on Senate Bil 469 is at the top of the site at www.examiner.com. Russ Blewett’s picture is featured from the slide show. This is the first time one of my articles has made it to the top and I thank all of you for your support and help.
Editor’s Note: As always, Naomi and I would appreciate your clicks, likes, and comments.
(PALM SPRINGS) – For many of us September 11, 2001 seems like yesterday. It is hard to believe that ten years has a passed since we woke to the news that the World Trade Center and Pentagon were under attack. The Cold War had been over for more than a decade and few Americans still lived with the fear of being attacked by a foreign enemy on our own soil.
Like most Americans, those that we have elected to represent us have not forgotten what that tragic day has done to our country. Here are a few excerpts from statements from Assemblyman Paul Cook and Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack.
Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack was serving her first full term in Congress after having completed the previous term of her late husband, Sonny Bono. In her statement today, she discusses the importance of freedom.
“For me, 9/11 brought Americans together like few other events in our lifetime. I was only a mile or so away when American Airlines Flight 77 hit the Pentagon at 9:37 in the morning. I’ll never forget it,” Bono Mack said.
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If there is something I have learned in the past year, it is how to get Jim Erwin to react. He is so predictable once you know his triggers.
First, mention he is going to prison and surely there will be a spat of comments on his blog and mine calling me a kook, nutblog, and all the rest. I’ve been told that in reality the comments come from his son and his wife, Karen. Whatever. I couldn’t care less. It’s not my husband or father going to prison for a long time. And believe me, if Mike Ramos gets no one else, he will not stop until the steel doors close behind Jim. I am not even remotely suggesting that is right or just; I’m simply stating a fact.
First, as reported on iePolitics earlier, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly’s mailed survey is taxpayer-paid franked mail produced, printed, and distributed at taxpayer expense. It is a common technique of politicians using public resources to build name identification.
What makes Tim Donnelly’s decision to implement “franked mail” all the more egregious is the fact that Donnelly campaigned as a tea party conservative Republican who wanted to rein in government spending.
I received a political mailer today from Assemblyman Tim Donnelly. Okay, he claimed it was a survey. No it wasn’t. It was an excuse to get his name out in front of voters without having to use his campaign funds.
I will scan it in tomorrow, but it was no different from any other political mailer—slick and expensive to print. But who cares? It was paid for by the taxpayers.
Assemblyman Brian Nestande
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Caucus Chair Brian Nestande, of Palm Desert, today issued a statement regarding the expiration of temporary tax increases enacted in 2009.
“Starting today, those looking to make purchases will be able to keep more of their own hard-earned dollars in their wallet,” said Nestande “My Republican colleagues and I were able to successfully block an extension of these taxes, which will allow households to send less money to Sacramento and boost their local economy by having more to spend at local businesses.”
Editor’s Note: Again, we appreciate the clicks. I have to say I liked Runner’s comments, which is why I decided to do the second story for the LA edition.
Assemblywoman Connie Conway
SACRAMENTO – Since his electiion to California’s top spot, Governor Jerry Brown has been tyring to persuade Republicans to allow the electorate to vote on extension of the sales tax increase, vehicle license fees, and state income tax increase. The Republicans has been unwilling to allow another vote on the issue.
Today, Democrats used the authority voters gave them last year and passed a simple majority vote budget without a single Republican vote. This is only the second time in the past two decades that a state budget has been passed on time.
The budget package is a combination of cuts, taxes and accounting maneuvers including the sale/leaseback of several state buildings. Online retailers will now be required to collect sales taxes even if they are not based in California. Homeowners in fire-prone zones will have new fees imposed on them. Local sales taxes will be raised by .25 percent. The vehicle registration fee will be raised by $12. It cuts the state’s court system by $150 million and higher education by $300 million.
The Democratic budget brought a quick response from Republicans. The District 2 Board of Equlization member and former assemblyman and senator George Runner issued the following statement:
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Assemblyman Brian Nestande
SACRAMENTO – For only the second time in two decades, the California Legislature has passed a state budget on time. Passage of the budget today is thanks to a proposition approved by voters last year. That new law allows a budget to be passed by a simple majority vote and docks the pay of California’s legislators for every day the budget is late. Today’s budget was passed without a single Republican yes vote.
The budget package is a combination of cuts, taxes and accounting maneuvers including the sale/leaseback of several state buildings. Online retailers will now be required to collect sales taxes even if they are not based in California. Homeowners in fire-prone zones will have new fees imposed on them. Local sales taxes will be raised by .25 percent. The vehicle registration fee will be raised by $12. The budget also cuts the state’s court system by $150 million and higher education by $300 million.
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This was on Facebook tonight:
People in the San Bernardino area, Orange County and Los Angelas: Our good friend Assemblyman Donnelly is in need of your help. Few men make it into office and are so effective as to have the SEIU immediately launch a recall effort and we know this is a man we can’t afford to lose. I beseech of you to support Mr Donnelly in every way possible. Working together we will build a better California, but we can ‘t do it wi
I think everyone knows Tim is not one of my favorite assemblymen, but if this is true, it is ridiculous and needs to be fought. I’ve emailed one of his staffers to see what I can find out but in the meantime does anyone have any info?
You know, the other day I needed something from Senator Barbara Boxer. I called her local office and had it in ten minutes. I also asked about being added to her press release list and they connected me with her Washington office. Five minutes after that I was on the list. I asked the same for about a half dozen congressmen around the state and no problem.
The same goes for the California Assembly and Senate. Over the years I have collected a good many of their personal cells phone numbers, personal email addresses, and even a few home phone numbers. Most, whether they like the blog are not, are decent to me when I make a request.
The State Assembly today approved legislation by Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, of Tulare, naming highways in San Bernardino and Tulare Counties after law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution 37 would designate a portion of State Highway Route 15 in San Bernardino County as the “CHP Officer Justin W. McGrory Memorial Highway.” Officer McGrory died in June 2010 from injuries he received after being hit by a car while he was conducting a traffic stop. The 18-year old driver who hit Officer McGrory was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, child endangerment and transportation of marijuana.
“Officer McGrory was faithfully devoted to both his family and his career, so the memorial signs are a fitting tribute to a remarkable man who gave his life serving others,” said Conway.
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As a result of this, a group of community folks and organizations have decided to come together in order to give input to the State Redistricting Commission. You are receiving this email because of your involvement in the community and because we want your input.
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The Assembly’s approval Thursday of legislation to make illegal immigrant college students eligible for financial aid came despite near-blanket opposition from Republicans.
Of the two-dozen Republicans on the floor Thursday, all but one voted against AB 130. Assemblyman Brian Nestande, R-Palm Desert, abstained.
Nestande, the No. 2 Republican in the Assembly, said he is preparing a statement explaining his abstention.
[UPDATE 3:45 p.m.: Nestande issued a statement on his abstention. Here it is:
"This is a difficult issue. Through no fault of their own, these children were brought to this country. Some have spent nearly their entire life learning about the history of our country, our founding fathers and reciting our Pledge of Allegiance. California is the only home they have ever known.
"If one of these kids has the drive and the intellect to succeed in college, shouldn't we encourage that initiative? This legislation is narrowly drafted, money that will be used for these scholarships are private dollars. No public money will be spent in this initiative," he wrote.
The bill, which now goes to the Senate, might return to the Assembly. "If it does come back for concurrence, I will evaluate it at that time," Nestande said a short while ago.]
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They are the local watchdogs – county grand juries that have exposed problems in public agencies from Child Protective Services to libraries and municipal finances.
Always, grand jury proceedings have been secret in both civil and criminal cases.
That would change statewide for the sworn testimony portion of civil investigations under a bill authored by Assemblyman Roger Dickinson, D-Sacramento.
The measure would open sworn testimony to the public and give targets of grand jury investigations 45 days to make a case for corrections before a final report is issued.
And it would allow witnesses to be accompanied by their attorneys while testifying.
I had a very nice interview today with Acquanetta Warren, mayor of Fontana. Last week I interviewed Jon Dumitru, a councilman from the city of Orange. You may have heard Jon on the John and Ken show during one of his many appearances. He is definitely a no-nonsense type of guy. Well Acquanetta is a no-nonsense kind of person as well. After talking with each I felt the Republican party isn’t quite yet dead. Those interviews will be published next week.
I wanted to get a few interviews published and under my belt first before I started asking council persons, supervisors, and mayors from throughout Southern California for interviews who have no clue about me except for the blog as I know that will scare some off. Now with Angela, that will give me three to publish in addition to the one already published on Ryan McEachron. A couple of Assemblymembers have also agreed to interviews.
Editor’s Note: A while back I told Tim’s communications director to take me off of his mailing list and I would never, ever post anything positive about Tim. And I have not received anything else since then until today when I received this. I thought about it for a little while and decided to give Tim a second chance. So, here it is for those who want to read what Tim is doing. However, I won’t post anything else unless they send it to me regular email address.
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March, 2011 | Issue 01 From the CapitolLegislative Border Tour 2011I was recently able to organize a group of Legislators to tour the California-Mexico Border. The eye-opening trip gave policymakers a chance to receive a briefing from Border Patrol, hear from residents of the border towns and see our border fence. As many of you know, the Border is where I began the fight to protect citizens and restore respect for the rule of law in our state. It was especially meaningful to go back as your representative in the California State Assembly. My hope is that trips like this will give my colleagues a comprehensive, firsthand view of the work that is being done and the of the effort still needed to secure our porous border. I have introduced Assembly Bill 26 to help close border gaps by empowering law enforcement, ending sanctuary cities and protecting people who are trafficked accross the border to be exploited. AB 26 will be heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee on March 22nd.  Human Trafficking Informational ForumCalifornia, with a porous international border, large harbors and airports, an accelerating population and large immigrant population, is uniquely positioned as a prime target for traffickers. Therefore, it can play a vital role in ending this appalling crime and assault on human liberty. I was grateful to be able to host an informational forum at the State Capitol in honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and California Freedom from Slavery Day, as established by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 6. Forced labor, coerced human smuggling and sexual slavery are direct attacks on freedom and we as the Legislature have a duty to protect its victims and bring justice to its perpetrators. That is why I introduced this resolution, declaring February 1st as California Freedom from Slavery Day and why I have included a provision in my AB 26 to increase the penalty for smuggling individuals into the State for the purposes of sexual slavery. If you are interested in more information, please visit the web links I have included in this newsletter. |
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With a storm approaching and an army of cops and DEA agents, one woman named Paris Hilton, and even a few politicians in the house, the controversial rave promoter Insomniac Events said its Beyond Wonderland party over the weekend in San Bernardino was a success.
We received reports of an overdose, a missing raver, and some party-goers taken out of the venue in stretchers. Even state Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, who has proposed to ban raves at public venues in California, said she knew of 24 drug-dealing arrests there.
And she left at 10:30, when the Saturday night party was just beginning. But …
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… Insomniac Events, which recently moved its embattled Electric Daisy Carnival from the publicly run L.A. Coliseum to Las Vegas, stated it was all good:
We are hearing that Governor Brown has his votes to put the taxes on the ballot. It’s not too hard to figure out who on the Senate side may turncoat as five Republicans have been very vocal.
Senator Emmerson Introduces Legislation to Reorganize the Courts of Appeals SB 848 Reduces Bureaucracy, Increases Efficiency Sacramento – Senator Bill Emmerson (R-Hemet) introduced Senate Bill 848, an important measure that would reduce bureaucracy in our court system. This bill would reorganize the Courts of Appeal districts into seven districts, giving the Inland Empire the autonomy necessary to efficiently operate.
A few days ago I mentioned that I had emailed those San Bernardino County representatives being targeted by John and Ken. Tonight I heard back from Assemblyman Paul Cook. Here is an excerpt from his email:
Hi Sharon, Just wanted to respond to this and state that I have signed a pledge and am on record with John and Ken to Not raise taxes and to Not vote to place taxes on the ballot. John and Ken are advocating for a Taxpayers Caucus, which covers the exact same material as the pledge. Given that I have signed the pledge, the Taxpayers Caucus is redundant. The organizers would rather talk in front of a microphone than take action. . . .Hope this helps clear the confusion. Thanks, Paul
So there you go.
AB 738 will save millions of dollars by prohibiting all future elected officials from government pension eligibility.
Sacramento– Assemblyman Curt Hagman introduced Assembly Bill 738 which would prohibit a person publicly elected to an office of any kind, on and after January 1, 2012, from receiving any form of government retirement benefits. This would include elected officials and pension systems at city, county, and state levels.
Assemblyman Curt Hagman
Congratulations to Assemblyman Curt Hagman for being honored by the California Rifle and Pistol Association as an “Outstanding Legislator.” For more information, click here.
I asked one of my Assembly contacts if the claim made by John and Ken about Republican defectors is true. I’m told it is not.
I also emailed all of the “defectors” except Emmerson, as I do not have his personal email address. I doubt I will get responses, but we shall see.
Editor’s Note: In the home county of Anthony Adams, this does not seem like a smart move.
Two-thirds of Republicans in the California Legislature announced Wednesday that they were forming a new group and pledged not only never to vote to raise taxes but also to block efforts to place a tax-hike measure before voters.
The group’s creation is a stick in the eye for Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat whose budget plan is based on allowing a public referendum on extending taxes in June.
It took all of 48 hours to get responses from the Superintendent of Schools, SANBAG, and SCAG. I don’t have everything yet, but at least someone acknowledged my emails, which hadn’t been done for anywhere from two to six weeks. And government employees wonder why they are the number one target right now.
This blog has never been about the 95 percent of the government workers who go to work and try their best to do their jobs each day. It’s about those “five percenters.” Yes, I used that term but not in the same way Mark Uffer used it to bully and humiliate us. Despite his presentation, we all know that five percenters exist and they make every government worker and politico look bad.
I received a tip this morning about a rumor flying around the Assembly Republican Caucus. I checked with a source and was told that no deal has been cut “yet.” The original tip referred to an article in the Contra Costa Times. I’m guessing this is the article:
SACRAMENTO — At the Assembly Republicans’ policy retreat Wednesday, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown promised he’d look into a handful of oil drilling permitting problems that are of concern to some Republicans, perhaps the first tangible move that could begin thawing the cool relations between the two parties.
But after meeting with the GOP caucus for 90 minutes, Brown said the remaining “philosophical divide” will be tough to bridge as he seeks GOP support for his budget, which includes $12.5 billion in cuts and a ballot measure that would extend by five years current taxes on purchases, income and autos. Continue reading
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The United States government estimates that up to 27 million persons worldwide are trafficked for the purpose of forced labor. Close to one million of these victims are children who are forced into the sex trade while other victims work under guard in sweat shops, as domestic help, and in agricultural businesses. Between 15,000 and 17,500 new victims are brought in the United Stateseach year, making the United Statesone of the top three destinations for human traffickers.
On October 18, 2010, former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law SB 657, the “California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010. Beginning in January 2012, the law will require manufacturers and retailers in Californiato ensure their supply chains are free of slavery and forced labor and that their policy be posted on their websites.
To bring further attention to an issue that is now growing faster than drug and weapons smuggling, two Inland Empire Assemblymen, Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) and Tim Donnelly (R-Twin Peaks) introduced ACR6, a resolution declaring January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. ACR6 also names February 1 as “California’s Free from Slavery Day.”
Continue reading on Examiner.com: Inland lawmakers introduce resolution to bring awareness to human trafficking – Los Angeles Political Buzz | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-los-angeles/inland-lawmakers-introduce-resolution-to-bring-awareness-to-human-trafficking#ixzz1C1TnF7AT
When I saw the comment on the Tim Donnelly post about his new state-paid Ford Fusion Hybrid being made in Mexico, I thought it was really too good to be true. But a little research shows that our very own local Minuteman turned Assemblyman ordered a new vehicle at taxpayer expense that was MADE IN MEXICO. Talk about a hypocrite. So much for keeping Americans employed. But then again, many of already knew he was all showboating and no substance.
Well it didn’t take long for our very own freshman assemblyman, Tim Donnelly, to become one of “them.” According to a Los Angeles Times article published last week, Donnelly had the state buy him a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid at a cost of $32,848. Donnelly’s salary as a California Assemblyman is $95,291.
Assemblyman Curt Hagman
Assemblyman Curt Hagman’s success continued through the second year of his freshman term, bringing the total number of bills he sponsored that passed and were signed into law to ten. Hagman credits his success with his ability to work with Assembly members on both sides of the isle.
Hagman is not only a rising star in the Assembly, but very well could challenge Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod for the San Bernardino County Fourth Supervisorial District seat in 2014. Negrete McLeod is said to already be raising funds for that race, hoping to have amassed at least $1 million for what could be a contentious race. Hagman would be a formidable opponent and is a strong fundraiser himself.
Among Hagman’s successes this past term:
AB 515: Tightens licensing requirements related to vehicles impounds, prohibits the owner of an impounded vehicle from changing the name of the owner until the vehicle is released from impound.
AB 1209: Allows police officers to book a person arrested for a misdemeanor crime at the scene or prior to the release of the arrested person. Previous law did not specify that booking could take place at the scene of the crime.
AB 1675: Makes entering an animal enclosure at a zoo, public aquarium, circus, or traveling animal an infraction or misdemeanor offense.
Additionally, AB 430, AB 794, AB 1129, AB 1800, AB 2128, AB 2181, and AB 2500 were all signed by Governor Schwarzenegger.
Hagman, who won re-election easily this past November, continues this term as one of the Assembly Floor Leaders, working with Assembly Minority Leader Connie Conway, to keep Republicans in line over the “no tax” issue.
Assemblyman Brian Nestande
By: Sharon Gilbert
Assemblyman Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert) was appointed today by Assembly Minority Leader Connie Conway (R-Visalia) as Assembly Republican Caucus Chair, making him the second highest ranking Republican in the California State Assembly. Nestande will take on the additional duties of running the caucus meetings and communicating with Republican leaders throughout the state. He will influence key legislative positions and policies.
“Brian Nestande has earned a well-deserved reputation as an effective leader for Republicans at the State Capitol and a strong voice for fiscal reform. He has fought hard to pass necessary reforms to force the Legislature to pass honest budgets that help the state live within its means,” said Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway. “As Republican Caucus Chair, he will be working closely by my side as we fight to end business as usual in Sacramento and ensure that working families are given a voice in the People’s House.”
Assemblywoman Connie Conway
Assemblywoman Connie Conway, who represents Northeastern portions of San Bernardino County, including the cities of Barstow and Needles and communities of Lucerne Valley, Baker, Cima, and Mountain Pass, was elected by her colleagues as Assembly Minority Leader last month. She had lost her leadership position as Caucus Chair when she attempted a coup on Republican Leader Martin Garrick just prior to the November 2, 2010, election.
After Republicans unexpectedly lost an Assembly seat in November election, Conway was voted in as Assembly Minority Leader, ousting Garrick, leader of the Republican conservatives. Conway is a moderate Republican.
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on December 10, 2010 4:39 PM
Assemblyman Paul Cook says “everything’s on the table” as far as his political career is concerned.
Cook terms out of the Assembly in two years. Earlier this week, the IEpolitics blog mentioned Cook, R-Yucca Valley, as a potential 2012 candidate for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Cook lives in the Third Supervisorial District, currently represented by Supervisor Neil Derry, and much of his Assembly district’s San Bernardino County portion overlaps the Third (see below.)
Next year, though, supervisorial districts will be redrawn to reflect population changes since the 2000 census. Yucca Valley could stay in the third or potentially end up in the adjoining first district of Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt.
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Guess who our newly elected Assemblyman for the 59th District, Tim Donnelly, was assigned to as a seatmate? None other than Assemblyman Gil Cedillo. Someone in the Assembly definitely has a sense of humor.
Assemblyman Anthony Adams
This is belated I realize, but congratulations to Assemblyman Anthony Adams who passed the California State Bar exam this year.
Joe Baca Jr.
Well this is what happens when two people can’t sleep and start texting about politics. This is purely speculation!
We cannot help but wonder what will happen if Supervisor Josie Gonzales is indicted and we are wondering if certain politicians are thinking the same thing. Joe Baca Jr.’s announcement makes for interesting fodder.
Edtior: We scooped all of the political writers on this one. See www.sbgrapevine.com for the story.
Assembly GOP leader Martin Garrick has stripped Assemblywoman Connie Conway of her leadership role as the second-ranking Republican in the Assembly.
Garrick had named Conway as caucus chair after he edged her out in January as the Assembly Republicans’ pick to replace former leader Sam Blakeslee.
“You serve at the leader’s discretion so he can change his team whenever he wants, and I certainly respect that,” Conway said in an interview today.
The Tulare Republican said she enjoyed her leadership post and looks forward to focusing on the Nov. 2 election and continuing to be active in the caucus when the Legislature reconvenes in December.
Assemblyman Curt Hagman
Assemblyman Curt Hagman, a Republican representing the 60th Assembly District, was elected to his first term in 2008. The district covers a total of 13 cities within San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange counties.
As a freshman assemblyman, Hagman has enjoyed unusual success, which he credits to his communication skills and leadership abilities. The ability to get along with Republicans and Democrats alike has helped him gain respect as evidenced by his selection as Assistant Republican Leader and Republican Floor Leader so early on in his career. He also sits on ten committees, including the Rules Committee and Judiciary Committee, as well as serving as Vice-chair of the Public Safety Committee.
It was a nice surprise to go to my mailbox tonight and find a thank you note from Mike Morrell. It’s probably the third such note I have received from him since he started his campaign. From the beginning I have been so impressed with Mike and the way in which he conducts his life. I am very happy that he won the Republican primary for the 63rd Assembly District. I know he will make a great Assemblyman. Continue reading
A Reagan Republican Who Will Turn Our Economy Around
“Anthony Riley is a rock solid conservative that taxpayers can count on to protect them . . . and he’ll help businesses create more jobs in our state.”
- State Senator George Runner
No Tax Hikes; Stop the Spending
A fiscal conservative, Anthony Riley believes state government has a spending addiction. That’s one reason he signed the Americans for Tax Reform Pledge opposing all tax hikes.
Anthony Riley strongly supports the two-thirds vote requirement before the Legislature can raise taxes. He favors a strict spending cap based on population and inflation growth that mandates a “rainy day” reserve. Anthony Riley is the only 59th Assembly District Candidate endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee. Continue reading
This is the other hotly contest Assembly District race and the more controversial of the two. Its current officeholder is Assemblyman Anthony Adams who was the target of a failed recall effort. There are six candidates vying for our votes.
This race is also “blessed” with a well financed RINO who, unlike Don Kurth, claims to be a Christian. And this “Christian” (or Mormon in reality) along with his campaign consultant Chris Jones (sound familiar?), has conducted the most hate-filled, ugly campaign in San Bernardino County. That candidate is, of course, Chris Lancaster, who has stooped to sending photographers to his opponents’ homes to film their young, underaged relatives, sponsoring an incredibly hateful video, and knowingly sending out lie-filled propaganda intended to induce and inspire bigotry and hatred among voters. Needless to say, Lancaster is undeserving of your vote.
That leaves five other candidates: Iver Bye, Ken Hunter, Tim Donnelly, Corey Calaycay and Anthony Riley. Continue reading
As a small business owner who has lived and worked in the Inland Empire for over 30 years, I have gained the experience of successfully creating jobs – something our state badly needs in the face of double digit unemployment. I have signed the “No New Taxes Pledge,” and am endorsed by the National Tax Limitation Committee. The California Small Business Association has also endorsed me, because I am committed to spurring job growth and improving the economy by preventing new regulations and reducing the litigation and tax burdens that cripple small businesses. The government must begin living like we do – “within our means.”
I am conservative economically, politically and socially. I have been married to my wife Joanie for 32 years. We are pro-life, support the Second Amendment, and believe in traditional family values. Our daughter Kristen is a graduate of the Focus on the Family Institute, our son David recently graduated from law school, and our youngest, Matt, attends Hillsdale College.
I am concerned that our greatest enemy today is an insidious progressive agenda that weakens our nation from within: economically, politically and morally. The message we hear from progressive leaders is that “government is the solution.” History, however, proves otherwise. Big government is not the solution; rather, it is the problem. As government expands, liberty contracts and freedom is lost. Politicians believe elected office is about “they the government,” and have forgotten those three foundational words written in our Constitution, “We The People.” Continue reading
The 63rd Assembly District is one of two hotly contested Assembly seats in San Bernardino County. There are seven Republicans vying for the Republican nomination, six of which are actively campaigning for the seat. They are: Mike Morrell, Paul Chabot, Acquanetta Warren, Pat Gilbreath, Henry Nickle, and Don Kurth.
This was both an easy and hard decision for me, not as to whom to vote for, as I don’t live in the district, but rather whom to support. There are several very well qualified candidates.
There is only one candidate that I do not want to see win and that is Don Kurth. He was a convicted drug felon in his 20s and served prison time. Later in life he has had issues with domestic violence. He has also had some serious financial problems. But more important to me than any of that, Don, along with his campaign manager Jessica Austin, and campaign consultant Chris Jones, has run the single most unethical and dirty campaign in all of San Bernardino County. None of the three of them appear to have any ethics or integrity whatsoever. What they have done is shameful. And it would be shameful if a RINO such as Don Kurth received the Republican Party’s nod. Continue reading
Is Assemblyman Bill Emmerson (R-Hemet/Upland/Redlands/Wherever) turning against one of his strongest endorsers? For years, DA Mike Ramos and Bill Emmerson have been politically close. DA Mike Ramos has endorsed Emmerson for legislative offices through the years, and Emmerson has backed Ramos for district attorney.
However, is that supposedly close political relationship about to change?
With much fanfare, it was announced in February 2010 that DA Ramos believed that Second District County Supervisor Paul Biane (who was identified only as a “John Doe”) was an unindicted co-conspirator in alleged malfeasance related to the 2006 Colonies settlement. Biane, like most of those charged by Ramos, denies all allegations, and he himself has not yet been charged. However, at a press conference that attracted statewide media attention, Ramos made clear when unveiling Biane’s possible involvement in an alleged corruption scheme that the criminal investigation remains “ongoing.” Continue reading
I wasn’t going to blog about the retirement dinner I attended last night, but several things happened which will result in a few blog entries about the event. Sometimes, no matter how hard I try to stay out of trouble . . .
Last night I attended the retirement dinner for San Bernardino County Fire Chief Pat Dennen at Mill Creek in Mentone. The event was sold out and the room was packed like sardines. Despite the fact that our Board of Supervisors doesn’t think too highly of what Pat does, the loyalty from his peers was obvious. Continue reading
National Right to Life Director Endorses Morrell
Upland, California – Brian Johnston, the Western Regional Director of National Right to Life, the nation’s leading organization in the defense of the right to life for the unborn, has endorsed conservative businessman Mike Morrell for State Assembly.
“Mike Morrell is a great individual and a stellar candidate. I’ve known him for many years and am glad to give him my personal endorsement,” said Johnston. Continue reading
I recently contacted Ray Moors the Republican Party candidate for State Assembly District 61. And he supplied me with a biography about him and his campaign and this is what he had to say.
I am a 30-year-plus “blue collar” business owner of Joey’s Bar-B-Q restaurants in the Inland Empire. I possess an extremely well rounded knowledge of prudent, ethical business practices both as a former labor representative and as an employer.
Today California is in the greatest economic crisis I have ever witnessed.
Career politicians, government employees nor bureaucrats can solve these economic problems. I am committed to creating new business opportunities in California while protecting those businesses and jobs that are still here. A state without employers is a state where there are no jobs, no tax dollars generated to fund government and no solutions for society. Continue reading
