This Proposition has many things that I like to see in a good Progressive governmental structure:
However, Prop. 31 is a poison pill. This measure will create policy uncertainty during these already uncertain times. I do like the shift to a more local control approach provides but the costs to the state budget are just to large to justify at this time. In addition, we are not sure that all the local governmental agencies can coordinate services in a way that benefits thier residents. I can foresee funding battles across all levels of local government further eroding the sacred trust between citizens and their government.
Furthermore, hamstringing the legislature from doing its job is just wrong head. We hold elected officials accountable at the ballot box for their expenditures at the ballot box, no through proposition.
- Two-Year Budget cycle. CHECK
- Permits Governor to cut budget unilaterally during fiscal emergencies if Legislature can't get its shit together. CHECK
- Requires performance reviews of all state programs. CHECK
- Requires performance goals in state and local budgets. CHECK
- Requires publication of bills 3 days prior to legislative vote. CHECK
However, Prop. 31 is a poison pill. This measure will create policy uncertainty during these already uncertain times. I do like the shift to a more local control approach provides but the costs to the state budget are just to large to justify at this time. In addition, we are not sure that all the local governmental agencies can coordinate services in a way that benefits thier residents. I can foresee funding battles across all levels of local government further eroding the sacred trust between citizens and their government.
Furthermore, hamstringing the legislature from doing its job is just wrong head. We hold elected officials accountable at the ballot box for their expenditures at the ballot box, no through proposition.
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