I don't have you guys on a ping list but thought you should be pinged.
"Tamminen, a former Santa Monica-based environmental activist who once sued the state over ocean pollution, takes over one of the administration's most influential positions. Along with serving as the gatekeeper of access to the governor, the Cabinet secretary is also a member of the governor's senior staff and traditionally one of the most trusted aides. "
I am certainly sorry to hear this.
I was hoping that Arnold will start to trend towards more conservative agenda, not more liberal one.