Editor’s Memo: California Matters … for a Change

TODAY’S CITYWATCH—Californian’s are prepping for a new experience … a Primary Election that can make a difference.

The June 7^th Primary is but a few political outbursts away. It’s looking more every day like the California Primary could be relevant. Voters are beginning to stir. We might break a California record: 15 or 16 percent voter turnout maybe!

Beth Cone Kramer cover’s the GOP prep for this unusual event. Bob Gelfand writes about another election phenomenon, the ‘no political party’ voter. Should they be allowed to vote in the primaries of what are in effect private parties … the Republicans and the Democrats? Check Beth and Bob out. Let us know what you think.

In the meantime, City Hall has countered the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative Movement with some community reform ideas of their own. Neighborhood Integrity Initiative campaign director Jill Stewart says the Council’s ideas are ‘half-baked’. Former City Planner Dick Platkin dissects the City’s plan and provides clarifications for us ordinary folks. Jill and Dick … in Today’s CityWatch …

… and much more. Take a look. Let us know how you see it.

Ken Draper-Editor, CityWatch

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