I wonder sometimes what people must think of the State Capitol if the only time they ever visit is on a big protest day like today. They probably see the lines of police officers in riot gear and the helicopters circling overhead, and think “Wow, this must be a really crazy place to work”. Yes, […]
Legislative Biography: John C. Gray
As we continue our work to research the biographies of California’s elected officials (there have been over 4,300 at this point), we like to occasionally introduce you to legislators who you’re probably not familiar with. Today, we look at John Carleton Gray, a Republican Assemblyman who represented Butte County in 1874. Gray was born in […]
The “Leap Day” in California politics
It only arrives every four years, but the unique date of February 29th has played an interesting role in California politics over the years. Governor Washington Bartlett and Assemblyman William T. Coleman were both “leaplings”, born on February 29, 1824. They were both members of the Committee on Vigilance during San Francisco’s lawless days during […]
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