Posted on 03/04/2005 12:13:51 PM PST by calcowgirl
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the following appointments:
Drew Bohan, 41, of Santa Barbara, has been appointed deputy cabinet secretary in the Office of the Governor. He has served as assistant secretary for policy for the California Environmental Protection Agency since last year. He was executive director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Santa Barbara Channel, from 2000 to 2003. Previously he served as senior legislative counsel for the Republic of Palau National Congress. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $95,000. Bohan is registered decline-to-state.
Matthew Cate, 38, of Elk Grove, has been re-appointed Inspector General. He has served in this position since last year. Previously, he served as a supervising deputy attorney general at the California Department of Justice, where managed a criminal caseload of political corruption matters. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $123,255. Cate is a Republican.
Mike Dayton, 34, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director of local, external, and legislative affairs for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security. He has served as a deputy director of the office since 2003, where he coordinated the homeland security assessment and strategy program. Previously, he served as legislative director for Congressman Gary Condit. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $114,000. Dayton is a Democrat.
Tam Doduc, 38, of Sacramento, has been appointed to the State Water Resources Control Board. She has served in several positions within the California Environmental Protection Agency, including assistant secretary for technology certification, assistant secretary for agriculture and chemical programs, assistant secretary for air and chemical programs, and most recently as deputy secretary. Doduc's experience also includes two years as acting chief for the Office of Environmental Technology, two years as water resources control engineer for the Division of Water Rights and three years within the Division of Water Quality at the Board. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $114,191. Doduc is a Democrat.
Marshall Grossman, 65, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Commission on Judicial Performance. He is a senior partner at Alschuler, Grossman, Stein and Kahan, LLP, where he specializes in complex business litigation. He has served on the Commission since 2001 and in addition, Grossman served as a member of the California Coastal Commission from 1981 to 1986. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Grossman is a Democrat.
Marilyn Hendrickson, 66, of Vacaville, has been appointed to the California Exposition and State Fair Board. She has owned and operated Sep's Pro Fishing, Inc., a world-wide manufacturer of ultra-light tackle and accessories, for the past 20 years. For the past nine years she has also produced "California Sportsman" on KHTK 1140AM radio in Sacramento. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Hendrickson is a Republican.
Rex Hime, 57, of Loomis, has been appointed to the California Exposition and State Fair Board. He has served as a member of the Board since 1995 and currently serves as chair. Hime is president and chief executive officer of the California Business Properties Association, a position he has held since 1984. He is a member of the Sacramento Leukemia Society Board of Trustees and the Reserve Officers Association of the United States. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Hime is a Republican.
Elizabeth Lowe, 41, of Danville, has been appointed to the Independent System Operator Governing Board. She has served as vice president of Onsite Energy Corporation since 1997. Previously, she was vice president of Western operations for DukeSolutions, Inc. Lowe is a member of the Power Association of Northern California, the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses and the California League of Food Processors. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Lowe is registered decline-to-state.
Gerald "Jerry" Secundy, 63, of Pasadena, has been appointed to the State Water Resources Control Board. He most recently served as consulting director for California Environmental Dialogue. Previously, he was executive director of Audubon California for two years and prior to that was president of GDS Consulting, an environmental consulting firm, serving as a liaison between industry and environmental groups. Secundy's experience also includes 28 years at Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), serving in several capacities including vice president of external affairs and environmental health and safety. He serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Prescott College of Arizona and is also on the boards of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance, the Planning and Conservation League, and Lignetics. Secundy is also a member of the Sierra Club, Common Cause, and the American Civil Liberties Union. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $114,191. Secundy is a Democrat.
Mason Willrich, 71, of Piedmont, has been appointed to the Independent System Operator Governing Board. Formerly the president and chief executive officer of PG&E Enterprises, Willrich has been an independent consultant advising clients on energy matters since 1996. From 1996 to 2002, he also served as a partner with Nth Power, a firm that invests in early stage energy technology companies and from 1998 to 2003 he was director of Evergreen Solar Inc. Willrich serves as a trustee and past chairman of the World Affairs Council of Northern California, a member of the Advisory Council of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also a former member of the Electric Power Research Institute Advisory Council and director of Resources for the Future. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Willrich is a Democrat.
You know, I used to defend Arnold on this, but for all his talk about "not running again," he's certainly laying the groundwork for a re-relection bid by coddling the Democrats. His judicial appointments last week included a liberal attorney in our law office to the San Francisco Bench. Yeah, because we wouldn't want conservative principles getting in the way of Homeless rights, now would we? He's positioning himself way way too far to the left. At least he's not Gray Davis!
Where in Cal are you? North or South?
Southern
He has surrounded himself with leftists (including the red-diaper variety), and there are so many conflicts in these announcements, it ain't funny.
At least he's not Gray Davis!
At least when Gray Davis did this stuff, Republicans screamed to try to keep him in check. Where are the screams when you're getting reamed by someone from your own party? There is only silence.
I'm afraid Ahnuld is now the enemy. Try again, Kaliforn-i-a.
It's good thing there's a Republican in office so no lefty environmental kooks are given positions in government.
I can't wait for California to announce that it's discovered endangered microbes in the soil and order all citizens not walk on the ground.
He kicked a Sierra Club VP Dude off of the State wAste Board today, so that's a push, I guess. ;-)
I hate to think what the decline-to-state folks are.. incredible..
all in the name of bipartisanship,, which is equally as troubling, upon reflection,, imo
Shanghai ain't a port in China.. It's a gubamint in California.. ;-}
Channelkeepers (RFK,jr), ACLU, Gary Condit Staff, and my favorite, Evergreen Solar. There are some other pearls in their as well.
5 Democrats
3 Republicans
2 "Declined to state"
"To the victor goes the spoils."
What's your spin on this?
Does it turn out that Arnold is a scumbag after all??
Turn out the lights the parties over!!!
lol
Tommy Chong just might make a come back here folks...
:o)
What a crew! Go Team, huh?
RFK Jr hung up on Hannity today after Sean ripped him for his own hypocrisies...
Yep. And 2 of those three republicans were appointed to the California Exposition and State Fair Board, positions with no salary. It's a highly influential board, I'm sure.
I missed it. I would have loved to hear that one, lol.
Wasn't much to miss, RFK ran his mouth, total tirade,, and sean let him and then sean told him to shut up and read him a litany of leftie lies and hypocrisy,, and then Sean went back to the phone line where Jr had decided to move on ,, click,, and take a GulfStream jet home. ;-)
a cheech and chong reunion movie is in the works.
Monday February 14, 05:52 AM
Cheech and Chong working on new movie
http://au.news.yahoo.com/050213/11/t1iy.html
GERALD SECUNDY NAMED TO LEAD AUDUBON CALIFORNIA
Conservation Leader to be Executive Director of Audubon's State ProgramSacramento, CA, Thursday, August 22, 2002 -- Gerald David Secundy of Pasadena, a longtime leader in California conservation, will assume the duties of executive director of Audubon California in early September, it was announced today by Les Corey, Vice President of State Programs for the National Audubon Society.
Currently President of GDS Consulting, a firm he established in 1998, Secundy provides crisis intervention and mediation services to NGO's, and serves industry and environmental organizations by developing sound public policy on air and energy issues.
"Jerry brings exceptional leadership skills, a lifelong commitment to the environment, and a proven record of success in the non-governmental (NGO), private business and government sectors," said Corey. "He is a proven community leader who will build upon the success of Audubon California and help transform our vision into reality."
A recognized leader on numerous environmental policy issues facing California, Secundy serves on several environmental boards including the Planning and Conservation League Foundation, the CA Council for Environmental & Economic Balance, and the CA Environmental Dialogue. He has served in a leadership role for numerous community-based human service and educational institutions, and was recently elected Chairman of the Board of Prescott College in Arizona.
"Jerry Secundy is a great choice to lead California Audubon," said Julia Levin, California Policy Coordinator for the Union of Concerned Scientists. "He's dedicated, smart, articulate, results oriented, and an all-around fantastic choice." Gerry Meral of the California Planning and Conservation League added, "It's hard to imagine someone better qualified from an experience and personal commitment point of view to lead California Audubon's efforts."
Secundy is an avid outdoorsman and birder who grew up in Washington, D.C. and developed a passion for nature at an early age. Following graduation from Harvard College and Columbia Law School, he spent two years in the Peace Corps serving as director of a youth center in Cusco, Peru.
Secundy began his professional career at the U.S. Dept. of Justice where he argued environmental cases at the Appellate Level. In 1970, he joined the Atlantic Richfield Company where he spent the next 28 years serving in various senior management positions. His reputation as an advocate for progressive environmental policies was highly valued and recognized throughout the company.
Secundy served as Manager of Investor Relations, Manager of Long Range Planning, Assistant Treasurer, VP for Finance and Administration for ARCO Transportation Company, President of Four Corners Pipeline Co., and in 1994, he was appointed VP of External Affairs and Environmental, Health and Safety for ARCO Products Company. During his tenure there, he served as Vice President and Treasurer of ARCO Foundation and a board member for the Center for Non Profit Management.
Audubon is dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and the habitat that supports them. Our growing network of community-based Audubon Centers, grass roots science programs for bird enthusiasts, and advocacy on behalf of ecosystems sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.
Nah, you are just a disgruntled McClintock supporter. Move along, nothing to see...
not running??????......when did he say that....he is taking in money hand over fist....he is having a dinner in NY I forget where which is 11k per ticket, and it is sold out already......seems like that is what he is really good at, raising funds.
Dad Gum you FReepers that think this glorified governating tird is so much better than Gray Davis or Cruz Bustamante!!!
I guess you think getting totally screwed, just as long you get the lubrication and a token of lovin behind a phony Republican label is just hunky dory... Well it's NOT! And you all should have smelled the __________ (coffee, crappola, conundrum) when you were warned back during the hijacked Recall Election.
Now get the heck off this idiot's bandwagon and start acting like legitimate Conservatives and help the rest of us start gettin rid of this abomination to CA!!!
Kool-aide, get your kool-aide here.
Wull Hay!!! He's for the birds!!! (snark!)
What the heck is THIS??? (see the first dork on the list)
Where the heck is "Palau?"
Our danged state government was already rotten to the core, infested with these GovernMentalist/EnvironMentalists!!! Now the manure pile is being infested with more MAGGOTS!!! Somebody make it STOP!!!
Well actually they can be. As a Grange member, I find these appointments very important. Also important to 4H and FFA.
During the German administration of the island from 1899 to 1914, Germany increased Palau's economic potential by introducing coconut planting and phosphate mining. The Germans also introduced widespread sanitary measures to combat epidemics of influenza and dysentery. Those two diseases caused the population of Palau to fall from 40,000 to 4,000 in approximately 120 years.
Japanese forces occupied Palau in 1914. The League of Nations recognized the Emperor of Japan as the mandatory power in a mandated territory which included the Northern Mariana Islands, the Marshall Islands, Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae as well as Palau. The Japanese increased efforts in mining, agriculture, and commercial fishing. Palau became a closed military area in 1938. Fighting during World War II took place throughout Palau, principally in Peleliu, Angaur, and Koror.
In 1947, the United Nations created the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) and named the United States as the TTPI's administering authority. Palau was the last TTPI district. The TTPI originally included six districts, which now comprise four Islands jurisdictions: an insular area in political union with and under the sovereignty of the United States (the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) and three freely associated states (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau).
In the 1960's, President Kennedy introduced the Peace Corps into Micronesia. Many Federal programs, especially those in the fields of health and education, were also extended to the Trust Territory. In the late 1970's, the United States embarked upon an ambitious capital improvement program (CIP) with the goal of building major infrastructure projects (airport, dock, roads, and water, power, and sewer systems) in each of the district centers. Funding of these CIP projects is now complete.
Political Status
On October 1, 1994, the Compact of Free Association between the United States and Palau entered into force. Having been signed in Palau by American and Palauan representatives on January 10, 1986, the Compact is the core of the Compact of Free Association Act (U.S. Public Law 99-658), which was enacted on November 14, 1986.
Under the Compact, the status of free association recognizes Palau as a sovereign state with the capacity to conduct foreign affairs consistent with the terms of the Compact. The Compact places full responsibility for Palau's defense with the United States. The Compact also provides grant funds and Federal program assistance, principally through the Department of the Interior.
Under the Compact, the State Department is responsible for government-to-government relations, while Interior is responsible for the oversight and coordination of U.S. programs and funding assistance.
Government
The Government of Palau has three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. The President and Vice President of Palau are elected by popular vote every four years. The current President, since January 19, 2001, is the Honorable Tommy Remengesau, Jr. and the Vice President is the Honorable Sandra Pierantozzi. (Current Administration)
Palau has a bicameral national legislature the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), which consists of a House of Delegates (l6 elected members, one from each of Palau's states) and a Senate (l4 elected members). Council of Chiefs traditional leaders advises the President on matters concerning traditional law and custom. The Judicial Branch consists of a Supreme Court, National Court, and a lower Court of Common Pleas, members of which are appointed for life. Each of the sixteen states has its own elected state government.
Geography
Palau consists of more than 200 Pacific Ocean islands in the Caroline chain; only eight of the islands are permanently inhabited. The Palau archipelago stretches over l50 miles and has 170 square miles of dry land. The capital of Palau, Koror, lies 3,997 miles west/southwest of Honolulu; 8l3 miles south of Guam; and 530 miles from Manila.
The average temperature is 81.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 27.9 degrees Celsius. The Humidity is 84 percent and the precipitation is 147.25 inches annually. The average annual rainfall is 147.10 inches. February to May are the driest months; the rainy season is June-October.
Population
Based on the 2000 U.S. Census, total population is 19,129. There are 10,450 males and 8,012 females. Median age of 30.8 is up from 18.8 in 1980. Annual growth rate is 2.1 percent, down from 2.6 percent in 1995. Indigenous Palauans make up 13,364 of the 2000 population while foreigners from the Philippines makes up the majority of the remaining 30% or 5,765. In 1990, total population was 15,122.
Culture
Palauan culture has three major themes including prestige orientation; competition between individuals and clans; and reciprocity and manipulation of gifts, money, good and services. Kinship is the major determinant of social behavior and each individual in Palauan society, from the moment of birth, had a definite rank in the village, clan, and family. This rank is based on family background.
Palauan is the major language and it is spoken without major dialectical differences.
Economy
In Fiscal Year 1999, the total budget is $71 million. The operating budget is $57 million with the remaining $14 million for capital improvement projects. Out of the $71 million budget, $32 million (approximately 45%) comes from Compact Funds.
Tourism and construction are the main private sector industries. Visitor arrivals grew to 58,560 in FY 2002 from 32,846 in l999. Average wages grew to $7,718 in FY 2001 for about 10,578 workers from $6020 in FY 1990.
In FY 2002, government revenues dropped slightly to 70.1M and expenditures grew to 79.7M.
They are adding up. Here are my favorites:
Bonnie Reiss: Hollywood ‘green’ activist is top Schwarzenegger aideTerry Tamminen: From Pool Guy to the Halls of Power (Cabinet Secretary)
Patrick Henning: Governor Names Labor Leader to Run Employment Department
Yeah but you will never make it through the Kool-aide haze. I just don't feel like being an optimist today.
I agree that some are important, hence I didn't like that they were trying to wipe out 88 boards and commissions in one fell swoop. There was good and worthless amongst them.
I was talking specifically of the "California Exposition and State Fair Board" to which the Republicans were appointed. This didn't seem real vital to me. Were you speaking in general, or of this one?
I was speaking of that specific one.
Don't forget the garage sale and the Christmas tree.
Then I defer to your knowledge of its importance. Thanks.
For clarification, they govern the rules etc for every fair where every 4H, FFA and Grange Youth Fair Group exhibit their animals and other fair projects. I would much rather have Republicans on this board than Democrats. We are talking over 1000 kids in 4H just in Sacramento County alone. This is not counting FFA and Grange Youth Fair.
Drew Bohan, Assistant Secretary of PolicyBiography
In February 10, 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger appointed Drew Bohan to Assistant Secretary of Policy for the California Environmental Protection Agency.
Mr. Bohan grew up in Chicago. After graduating from the University of Illinois in 1986, he moved to San Francisco where he marketed the Lexis/Nexis service by day and attended law school at Golden Gate University at night. He graduated with honors and took a job as a litigation attorney with Heller, Ehrman, White and McAuliffe, a venerable San Francisco law firm. Mr. Bohan’s practice focused on environmental and other litigation.
In 1994, Drew moved to the Republic of Palau to work as the legal counsel for the Palau National Legislature. This fascinating tour of duty lasted 6 years, during which time Drew drafted legislation, participated in treaty negotiations, and advised the legislative branch of government.
Mr. Bohan worked in Palau for six years before accepting the job of Executive Director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Santa Barbara Channel. Channelkeeper is one of over 120 members of the Waterkeeper Alliance [A Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Organization].
Drew serves currently as Treasurer of the California Bar Association’s Environmental Executive Committee. He also is helping organize the Committee’s annual Yosemite Law Conference.
Mr. Bohan is an active outdoor enthusiast who is pleased to be living midway between the Sierra Nevada and the California Coast. He and his wife live in Sacramento.
So Arnold throws a bone to the Democrats, while destroying them in all other areas.
I don't like Arnold supporting some of what I consider stupid environmental things -- he went along with a bill to put solar panels on houses, which will end up being paid for by other customers, etc.
BUT when you add the pluses and the minuses and weigh the importance and implications of them, the plus columns significantly overwhelms the negative.
Look at what he is doing now: he is fighting for redistricting, cutting state pensions, taking away the power from the unions, after having reformed workman's comp, had legislature repeal the driver's licenses for illegals and he stood firm against pressure from the Legislature, etc.
You make good points, but I have a real problem with "throwing a bone" to the very scumbags who have taken Kalifornia to the brink of bankruptcy. Arnold should be ripping their lungs out, not throwing them a bone.
Regards,
LH
You have to set priorities and choose your battles.
Arnold can't afford to fight the small battles and end up not having enough support and energy to fight and win the big ones.
pinginator
Thanks for the ping. I was getting all upset until I read the last couple of responses. Whew!
Gee, thanks for the ping.
Good luck.
My "home" is in Mississippi now,
where our governor is thee best:
Haley Barbour.
BTT!!!!!!
That's funny! He's been rolled, time and time again, to the detriment of all things conservative.
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