Author: Ryan Buckley

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1. My first commission seat in Contra Costa County

   After 291 days of persistence, I'm appointed to the Contra Costa County Sustainability Commission - patience and the right attitude pay off.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Mon 02 July 2018
   In:Politics

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2. All about California Assembly District 16

   Guide to California Assembly District 16, covering its unusual boundaries across Contra Costa and Alameda counties and local politics.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Fri 29 June 2018
   In:Politics

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3. Read Write Play: Q2 2018

   Q2 2018 review: reading Adam Grant's 'The Originals' after publishing my book, writing retreat insights, and mastering Smashing Pumpkins' 'Mayonaise'.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Thu 28 June 2018
   In:Personal

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4. First-timers running for office

   Exploring paths for political newcomers to enter public service, comparing traditional experience requirements with first-time candidates.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Thu 28 June 2018
   In:Politics

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5. Benefits of being a work from home dad

   How working from home as an entrepreneur provided unexpected benefits during challenging times including thyroid cancer treatment and business transitions.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Wed 27 June 2018
   In:Family

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6. Taking the long road

   First marathon in New Orleans 2003: brutal lessons in preparation, pacing strategy, and how marathon mindset applies to business and political campaigns.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Tue 26 June 2018
   In:Personal

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7. The role of government

   Government's primary role: handling negative externalities like pollution when free markets fail to account for costs to public goods and commons.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Mon 25 June 2018
   In:Politics

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8. Some new data on the housing deficit

   California housing crisis data reveals 98% of areas have deficits. Contra Costa County affluent areas meet market rate but fail affordable housing goals.

   By:Ryan Buckley
   On:Thu 21 June 2018
   In:Politics

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