As I wrote about earlier, the City of Diamond Bar yesterday faced a decision on a new tax for a second library in their town.
In their earnest to get the measure passed, the City even forked over more than $20,000 on a survey that showed 75% initial support for Measure L.
However, as it required 2/3 support for passage, opponents decided to at least put up token opposition. Carefully written ballot statement… a few slates… token campaign gestures.
But towards the 11th hour, Assemblyman Huff – a strong opponent of the Library Tax – decided he wanted to go for broke and see if he couldn’t get a majority voting against the feel-good idea, despite the fact that it enjoyed well-funded support.
He was successful. Measure L failed.
Doing some of the mail and slate buys for the Assemblyman, I can tell you that we need more guys like him, who take ownership of what happens on their turf. Too many of our “leaders” turn a blind eye and let things like this in their districts go unnoticed or uncontested.
As it turned out, we were able to turn the Library Tax on its head. Starting at 75% support (a figure supporters trumpeted endlessly), Measure L last night ended up 29%-71%.
Congrats Assemblyman!
November 8th, 2006 at 12:00 am
Assemblyman Huff is a great leader by looking out for the interests of the taxpayers and fighting government waste and abuse.
Those of us living in the 60th Assembly District are lucky to have Bob Huff as our voice in the Assembly. Keep up the good work Bob!
November 9th, 2006 at 12:00 am
I want to echo Allen’s comments. Assemblyman Huff is a man of great integrity who takes his job of representing his constituents very seriously. He always tries to do the right thing for us. Yes, he is a true leader!! As a long time friend and an ambassador for him I am so very proud to represent Bob!
Thank you Bob for saving the Diamond Bar residents a huge tax increase every year! YOU are our hero!! (Mei Mei too!)