CA: Activist Likely to Lead Cal/EPA

LA Times ^ | 11/5/03 | Miguel Bustillo

[NormsRevenge]

Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger has decided to name Terry Tamminen, the head of a Santa Monica conservation group, as his secretary of environmental protection, according to several sources involved in assembling the new administration.

Tamminen led a team of advisors who helped Schwarzenegger craft a platform during the race that surprised many environmental activists because of its ambition and sympathy with their positions. The likelihood of the appointment, which could be announced later this week, is being hailed by environmental organizations as a sign that Schwarzenegger may make good on those campaign promises.

But some conservative Republicans — including the governor-elect's transition chief, Rep. David Dreier (R-San Dimas) — have opposed the choice, according to sources familiar with the transition who spoke on condition that they not be named.

[NormsRevenge]

Not so long ago..

Elimination of Agency Suggested (Arnold - get rid of Cal/EPA)

[NormsRevenge]

Ping

[ambrose]

Ping.

[TheAngryClam]

Between this and all the democrats and Kenny Guinn's guy, I can barely contain my enthusiasm.

The guy's organization, incidentally, is Santa Monica Baykeeper, which makes a total pain in the ass of itself, courtesy of your tax dollars- they have a "clinical" class at UCLA Law where students get units to help Baykeeper sue businesses and generally push environmental wacko stuff.

THANKS, ARNOLD!

[goldstategop]

For giving us a Marxist Greenie to "reform" job killing environment policies.

[.38sw]

Yeah, Arnold did suggest getting rid of the Cal EPA because it was duplicative of a federal agency. Well well well. Now we're getting a greenie activist to head the agency. Ain't it great?

[ambrose]

I am interested to see who he puts in charge of judicial appointments.

[farmfriend]

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An Analysis of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Environmental Policy

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[hattend]

BTTT

[amordei]

Where are all the Schwartzbots now?

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[NormsRevenge]

Where have all the 'Bots gone?

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Maybe they are out trying to raise $500 so they can attend the newly elected Gub's 1st fundraiser. Per the Mercury News, It's scheduled for December 3rd.

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Huh? Show Arnold the money so soon?

The first fundraiser of the Arnold Schwarzenegger administration is scheduled for Dec. 3, two weeks after he replaces Gray Davis as governor.

He'll be accepting contributions of up to $21,200, the legal maximum, which buys two tickets to dinner and ``a reception with photo opportunity.'' For $10K, you get a single ticket for grub and photo. And $500 gets you in the door to mill around with the not-so-swells.

[NormsRevenge]

Remember when...?

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``Special interests have a stranglehold on Sacramento. Here's how it works: Money comes in -- favors go out. The people lose. We need to send a message: Game over.''

-- Arnold Schwarzenegger in a TV ad during his campaign for governor