The importance of having experience
Reflecting on a decade since grad school: why voters value private sector experience, parenthood, and community involvement in political candidates.
Filed under politics.
2018
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Wed 11 July 2018
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Thu 05 July 2018
My critique of Prop 13
Analyzing how Proposition 13 disrupted California's local government funding by centralizing property tax control in Sacramento and undermining fiscal autonomy.
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Tue 03 July 2018
What does it mean to be unincorporated?
Learning what it means to live in unincorporated Saranap - outside city limits but still getting services, with different political and permitting rules.
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Tue 03 July 2018
What is the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors?
Explaining the role of county supervisors in California - their responsibilities, powers, and how they differ from city councils in our governance structure.
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Mon 02 July 2018
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.
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Fri 29 June 2018
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.
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Thu 28 June 2018
First-timers running for office
Exploring paths for political newcomers to enter public service, comparing traditional experience requirements with first-time candidates.
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Mon 25 June 2018
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.