From Brooke Edward’s article in the Victorville Daily Press: “The key to sustaining Victorville’s growth is keeping homes affordable,†states the resulting report, commissioned by the BIA and created by the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College. “High development impact fees remain one of the largest barriers to housing affordability… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Rose Report
Tony Quinn Speculates on Voter Reaction to CA Abortion Ballot Measure
From Bill Ainsworth’s article in the San Diego Union-Tribune: Tony Quinn, co-editor of the California Target Book, which analyzes state politics, said the vote in favor of parental notification declined in 2006 because Republicans made up a lower percentage of the electorate. Quinn, who was hired by Planned Parenthood to study results in the two… Continue Reading
Bloomberg Supports Voters First
New York City Mayor and former Democrat, now independent Michael Bloomberg has donated $250,000 to the Voters First redistricting reform initiative. Elizabeth Benjamin at the NY Daily News has the inside scoop with this quote from Bloomberg: “What (Schwarzenegger) is trying to do is to have a fair, non-political way of districting for elected officials,… Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney on Mudslinging in CA State Senate GOP Campaigns
From Michael DeArmond’s article in the Press-Enterprise: The race likely will boil down to matters of style and character as each candidate struggles to get voters’ attention and support,’ said Jack Pitney, a government professor at Claremont McKenna College. ‘When you have candidates who are essentially the same on the issues, they have to resort… Continue Reading
Tony Quinn on the FPPC Fining State Sen. Midgen
From Judy Lin’s article in the Sacramento Bee: “A significant fine clearly can have a major impact on a political race,” said Tony Quinn, an editor of the California Target Book, which handicaps political races. “The voters say, ‘Gee, what’s going on here?’ Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney's Analysis of the 2008 Election, With a Historical Perspective
Read Dr. Pitney’s complete article for the National Review Online here. Below is an excerpt: First of all, a presidential campaign is not like a fixed fight where a crooked boxer can go down in the round of his choosing. If Republicans ditch McCain, political events could spin out of control, causing him to lose… Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney on Denham v. Perata
From Steven Harmon’s article in the Mercury News: “It’s a struggle over who frames the debate,” said Jack Pitney, a political science professor at Claremont McKenna College. “Is it the allegations of Jeff Denham’s conduct, or is it the outsider trying to muscle local people?” Continue Reading
Douglas Johnson on Portantino's Return
From Fred Ortega’s article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune: But the assemblyman’s abrupt change of fortune surprised Douglas Johnson, a fellow at the Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College. “Normally you don’t do something like that temporarily,” said Johnson of Portantino’s brief exile. “Maybe you would be put back… Continue Reading
Douglas Johnson on City Officials Supporting Ballot Measures
From Dan Abendschein’s article in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Doug Johnson, a political fellow at Claremont McKenna College’s Rose Institute, said that staff and council members are free to support ballot measures, both financially and by volunteering, during their free time. “Supporting any issue when not on city time is perfectly legal for a… Continue Reading
Dr. Pitney discusses Gov. Schwarzenegger's Tax Plan
From Mike Zapler’s piece in the Daily Democrat: “It’s a very specific example of how the governorship has thrust reality into his face,” said John Pitney, a politics professor at Claremont McKenna College. “He is now faced with a choice between two very painful alternatives, and he may reckon that agreeing to a tax increase… Continue Reading