Tag Archives: Sen. Alex Padilla

Bocanegra, Fuentes, Padilla and the Game of Special Interest Money, Sponsored Legislation and Political Musical Chairs

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

UPDATED WITH MORE DETAILS ABOUT FUNDING, INCLUDING A SECOND SUPER PAC THAT POURED MONEY AT THE LAST MINUTE INTO BOCANEGRA’S CAMPAIGN TO OPPOSE ALARCON AND INTO REPUBLICAN RICARDO BENITEZ’S CAMPAIGN TO SUPPRESS THE COUNCILMAN’S VOTE. A lot of people took … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election, 2013 LA Elections, City Hall, Los Angeles | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Green Revolution vs. Community Empowerment — Why Are They at Odds?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by

Ever since Measure B on solar energy got ramrodded onto the ballot last November, I’ve grappled with the question why the environmental movement prefers to cut deals with politicians rather than muster greater support from a public that embraces the … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Activists, Los Angeles, Solar Energy | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments