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.
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.
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.
Our previous speculation took a step closer to reality today as rumors are starting to get traction regarding the race for San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor. Chatter has increased ten-fold in the past two days regarding a run by Assemblyman Paul Cook. Cook terms out in 2012, and with redistricting leaving state Senate districts up in the air, its said to be eyeing the Third District Supervisorial seat or a Senate seat. Cook had planned leaving office after six years but discovered how much he enjoys legislating.
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
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
Date: April 8, 2010
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Apple Valley, California
With special guest Mike Schroeder, former California Republican Party Chairman
And hosted by:
WHEN: Monday, March 1, 11AM – 3PM Continue reading
Ken Hunter, the leading candidate for the 59th Assembly District, will be addressing the Apple Valley city council meeting on 2/23/2010 at 6:30 about vital state and city issues. Ken will also be available to discuss these issues with the public, city council members and the media. Continue reading
National Tax Limitation Committee-PAC Endorses Morrell in 63rd Assembly District
“We Trust Conservative Mike Morrell”
Upland, California – The National Tax Limitation Political Action Committee, one of America’s leading taxpayer protection organizations, has announced its endorsement of Mike Morrell in his race for the Republican nomination for the 63rd Assembly District.
“We trust conservative Mike Morrell to hold the line on taxes and spending in Sacramento and to protect the hard earned money of California families,” said Lew Uhler, president of the National Tax Limitation Committee.
As a CPA, I’ve never understood how politicians campaign on “job creation,” while supporting policies that undermine and destroy any hope of real economic growth. They should really know better. High tax rates combined with incredible levels of spending and debt have sidelined thousands of California’s job creators and entrepreneurs. Exhausted taxpayers can no longer afford the price.
The fact is that we can’t continue to grow the size of state government while creating a healthy environment for job creation and growth. It just isn’t possible. Sacramento has been recycling this strange strategy for decades, under Democrat and even Republican management. Without principled, conservative leadership in the State Assembly, California’s negative course is set, with little chance for change. Continue reading
Mike Morrell is a businessman from Southern California. He has been married to Joanie for 31 years and together they have three children. He is an alternate on the San Bernardino County Republican Central Committee. He is a candidate for the 63rd Assembly District. His website can be found at: www.morrellforassembly.com
We hear today that the United States houses between fifteen and twenty-five million illegal immigrants. An estimated 32 percent of these individuals live in California, as our state offers assistance up to $11.2 billion annually. In light of the staggering fiscal and social problems inherent in these figures, what position should we Republicans take?
Certainly, we recall that ours is a nation of immigrants. From the Eastern seaboard Lady Liberty calls, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Truly, America is unlike any other nation, with neither racial nor ancestral borders to define us. Yet our founders determined a set of immovable principles, both political and moral, and these became the “ties that bind.” These principles found clear expression in our early writings. Continue reading