
Do as I say, not as I do
The King of Green, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, is requesting CEQA exemptions for his City by the Bay to attract a major regatta race. Hey Mr. Mayor, why not just comply with the act? After all, living “green” is the centerpiece of your campaign for Lieutenant Governor, and you expect all the little people to live by your example. Oh, that’s right; CEQA is arduous, complicated and often leads to litigation not to mention being a leading job killer. But get rid of CEQA and San Francisco stands to gain $1 billion in economic stimulus and the creation of 9,000 jobs.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m in favor of true economic stimulus and job creation (and I love a good regatta and San Francisco). But I am opposed to elected leaders who exempt themselves or the communities they represent from state laws. If an official is going to ask for exemption from CEQA, they should go a step further and work with conservatives to simplify the law and make it more amenable to economic growth, giving every city, county and small business person a fair chance to attract business. This “do as I say, not as I do” mentality is obnoxious and… Read More