I should apply for the same jobs LA Times reporter Steve Lopez wants – jobs which only require you to show up at once a month meetings. Governor Schwarzenegger just appointed a termed-out former state legislator to one of these commission posts, even though in the past he’s called for abolishing not only the top post but the entire commission.
How many state workers threatened with pay cuts or IOUs would like a cushy landing like this?
The governor and the legislature should immediately abolish a whole slew of such commissions, which are paying full-time professional-level salaries to part-time board members. Voters – contact your representative and complain!