Was Measure EE really a farce?
Measure EE, presented to San Bernardino County voters in November 2022, was a political tool used to manipulate voters.
San Bernardino County Cancels the Citizens Votes, for a 3rd Time!
In June 2022, San Bernardino County voters approved Measure Z. Despite the win, the county has found ways to thwart the victory at the polls.
Sacramento Readies Bail Out for Embattled County Supervisors
San Bernardino voters decided last November to revolutionize local politics. Legislation in Sacramento now seeks to prevent that from ever happening again.
Assembly Bill 428 is Aimed at Preventing Measure K
In one fell swoop, Assemblyman Chad Mayes with Assembly Bill 428 is aiming at preventing Measure K from being implemented.
County Supervisors Called on the Carpet by Government Watchdog Group
In recent years the good-government, watchdog organization known as the Red Brennan Group has made a name for itself by calling attention to government waste and excess.
Want to Make a Fortune in Overtime? Apply Today to the L.A. Fire Department
It turns out that at the Los Angeles Fire Department, coronavirus testing duty isn’t the only way to make a small fortune in overtime pay. An L.A. Times Article.
Measure K’s Passage Knells New Culture of Governance
In a historic vote of potentially far-reaching consequence regarding governance and governmental structure in San Bernardino County, Measure K passed by an overwhelming margin.
Board of Supervisors, Alarmed At Salary Reduction Measure K
Measure K on this year’s ballot in San Bernardino County would substantially reduce the pay of the county’s highest ranking government officials.
In State Government, No Good Idea Goes Unpunished
California cities face daunting fiscal problems (even before COVID-19), driven by the outsized pay and pension deals for their employees. Orange County Register article.
How a 'Hillbilly Brigade' Saved an Oregon Town From Wildfires
They organized and deployed themselves with little or no help from a small and overwhelmed local fire department - which focused on protecting the town center - or from state and federal agencies that were deployed elsewhere. A Reuters article.
County Pension System Takes $272 Million Hit
Article from San Bernardino County Sentinel regarding the shocking news that in the last year, SBCERA suffered a $272.43 million loss on its investments.