The gorgeous Mendocino coast.
I'm looking at my sample ballot and have questions about some of the races. What are our thoughts on the downballot statewide races, like Secretary of State and Controller and the like? Opinions on Prop 41 and Prop 42?
Mojave Desert
On Prop 42, which is about open records, why is it an advantage to have that cost borne by local governments instead of the state? Do local governments use that provision as a shield to avoid complying, or do they comply and just send a bill?
I'm voting for Tom Torlakson for the state superintendent. I didn't vote for him last time but I think he's done a pretty good job working with Governor Brown on the whole and I'd be happy to see him do more of the same. He has classroom experience and has quite intelligently navigated some very difficult situations, including standing up to the Federal government about NCLB/RTTT sanctions.
I'm in the 2nd Assembly district and I'd be interested in thoughts on that too.
Please, consider this an open thread about the California election and discuss any races statewide or local to you as you wish.
Yosemite National Park, 150 years after it was first protected and administered as a California State Park.