California Forward
As the state prepares to turn its attention from the budget to other matters, there is some talk of who won the short-term and long-term battles, and whether California citizens are winners at all.
read moreCalifornians have just moved through two important dates: the end of the fiscal year, and the 4th of July weekend. For fiscal and policy nerds like me, it makes sense to pause for a moment and reflect on “what condition our condition is in.â€
read moreCA Fwd has named Cristina Garcia a Forward Thinker for her work to improve accountability and transparency in the city of Bell.
read moreIn an era when more and more Californians are demanding accountability and transparency in government, our budgeting process has slid back into the cloaked era of the past.
read moreIncreased support for longer legislative terms and a move toward local governance were some of the highlights of California’s first ever Deliberative Poll, which occurred from June 24-26 in Torrance.
read moreAccountability and transparency took center stage on Monday, as local leaders in Napa County came together to collaborate on ways to fix the way the state is run.
read moreCollaboration was the word of the day at a Monday meeting of Alameda leaders who gathered to weigh in on how California Forward’s proposed realignment plan could work within the East Bay county. Many in the group of around 30 had attended a workshop on this topic in the past and were now back to focus in on specifically how the plan could be implemented.
read moreDubbed “The Fabulous 400” by Deliberative Poll project co-chair David Davenport, participants of the survey project wrapped up nearly three days of discussions Sunday afternoon in Torrance and headed back to their respective homes; tired but inspired.
read moreCreating holistic approaches, taxing the Internet, and constructing vibrant cities – those are just some ideas that a group of Santa Clara County leaders say could become reality through cohesive government restructuring.
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