Quote of the Month… Who needs detailed analysis over tax, borrow, spend, excuse and obfuscate proposals when it’s so simple to utilize the colorful? Thanks to FR reader Ray Palmucci for sending along a bit of brilliance. He calls the half-dozen measures on the May 19 ballot "A six pack of Austrian backwash."
Speaking of Just Saying No to Leaving a Bad Taste… The Republican Party of San Diego County last week released it’s official Voter Guide for No on Props 1A thru 1F. See the website info here and a pdf of the guide here.
As well, if you haven’t heard the No on 1A radio ad campaign that started last week, take a listen:
An "Amusing" Definition of Oversight… There was significant focus last week on the apparent lack of proper independent oversight by, well…the Independent Oversight Committee for Prop S bond expenditures at the San Diego Unified School District, especially considering the school board’s controversial Project Labor Agreement proposal, as well as the plan to create "fun experiences" for students in the form of "mini amusement parks." The San Diego County Taxpayers Association shot off a skewer in the form of a letter to the school trustees, suggesting a breach of promises made and making an appeal that the district not relegate the Oversight Committee "to a role limited to only ‘looking in the rear window’ after there has been a crash."
See my Wednesday FR piece for more details.
Some have questioned why oversight committees are needed at all for bond expenditures, considering elected officials first and foremost are supposed to oversee the funds. Yet, the supposed-to-be independent committees grew out of a lack of trust of politicians in the first place. It’s sad, then, when the committees end up without any independent authority. Elected officials all too often forget — or ignore the fact — they are appointing the committees for important work, not the least of which is to monitor and report to the public on the bond-related decisions by the elected officials themselves.
From the "Boring but Important" Department… If you missed it on these pages Tuesday, below is a link to Republican National Committee-collected material, derived from Secretary of State data, which aims to provide some perspective on voter registration trends:
http://www.flashreport.org/files/2009042114405509.doc
How about the "Don’t stay too late if you’re attending on Friday, and don’t get there too early if you’re going on Saturday" Department… This could just as easily be labeled "Only in California." Some friends were thinking about taking their kids to Knott’s Berry Farm this weekend and came across these diverse back-to-back events listed on the park’s website:
Orange County GLBT Pride- Private Party
Friday, May 15, 2009 7pm – 1am
An Odyssey Adventure Private Party. Come ready to party with 3 Dance Areas, 3 Full Bars (I.D. Required), and Specialty Entertainment. Plus don’t miss Knott’s wild rides and unique adventures. Click above to visit sponsor’s site to buy tickets now and get more info!
’09 KJLH Gospel Showcase
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Knott’s is the place to be for a day of family fun and fellowship with live performances from gospel artists from the playlist of "Spread the Word" on 102.3 KJLH. Plus, see So. Cal’s top church choirs specially invited by KJLH. Enjoy thrill rides, shows and rejoice with the uplifting music. This is one very special event you don’t want to miss!
Sorry I missed … yesterday.
Have a great week!
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