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Assemblyman Gatto To Host His First Town Hall Saturday, July 24 at Glendale Library

Newly-elected 43rd District Assemblyman Mike Gatto hosts first town hall meeting, on the state budget, Saturday in Glendale, California.

Deadline for Redistricting Commission Applications Extended to February 16

California Citizens’ Redistricting Commission application deadline extended to February 16, 2010. Minorities and women are underrepresented in the current applicant pool.

Wireless Industry Announcement Re:
“Shot-Clock” Petition

The wireless industry announcement on the FCC “shot-clock” ruling, mentioning state and local opposition.

ACORN Has No Ties to Glendale

ACORN has no ties to the city of Glendale, California.

Under the Paperweight, July 5-11, 2009

California now issuing IOUs, while contractors, banks, individuals, and policymakers are forced to deal with the consequences.

Under the Paperweight, June 28- July 4, 2009

Political heat on the state budget crisis in California – Assembly Speaker Karen Bass’ terrible faux pas calling citizens “terrorists”; a state appeals court ruling against using transportation funds to cover budget shortfalls; a strong defense of Prop 13 and the 2/3 majority requirement; and Governor Schwarznegger addressing a point of taxpayer resentment – overly generous pension and health care benefits for state employees.