Over the past few months, when I heard people talking about incoming Assemblyman Bill Brough (R-Orange County), I thought they had meant Assemblyman Bill Brophy (R-Los Angeles), who remains one of the great cautionary tales of the Legislature. Brough seems like a nice enough guy (married, two kids, military service, and local government experience) so […]
Those we lost in 2014
John Vasconcellos, the second longest serving member of the California Legislature (with 38 years), was one of the notables to leave us in 2014. Another was State Treasurer Bert A. Betts, who as a B-24 pilot in WWII, flew “30 consecutive missions over Germany and enemy occupied territory without once failing to complete a mission.” […]
The Quotable Rod Wright
There have been few legislators more fun to watch than Rod Wright. Often both funny and thoughtful, you always knew that he was speaking his mind. Among his greatest quotes from his time in the Legislature; QUOTABLE: During his time in the Legislature, Wright was one of the most quotable members, often serving as the […]
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