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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.
By:Ryan Buckley
On:Tue 03 July 2018
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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 -
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
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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 -
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
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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
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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
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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