Governor makes appearance in Carlsbad
By Ted Owen
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made my day on July 27 at the five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Aviara when he joined me and 40 other North County business leaders (mostly from Carlsbad) to discuss the upcoming November elections. Specifically, he spoke about the Citizens to Save California campaign.
Most of the lunch guests were meeting the Governor up close and personal for the first time. When you speak of an engaging personality you spell it A-r-n-o-l-d. He has a magical personality and a refreshing openness.
After a few remarks about Carlsbad and its economic successes and award winning master planning, he was introduced by Mick Pattinson, CEO of Barrett American and Larry Clemens, president of Lennar Communities. Schwarzenegger's topic was reforming California. He has formed a statewide committee called Citizens to Save California; committee members have the task of educating all Californians about why reform is necessary to maintain and insure our quality of life.
Schwarzenegger commented that the committee has endorsed and is raising money to fund a package of ballot measures to make California the Golden State once more. Four of the issues he stressed are:
Fair and Fiscally Responsible Public Employee Retirement Act which will bring stability to the out-of-control pension system and provide secure retirements for public employees similar to most private sector and federal retirement programs.
Put Kids First Act and Excellence in Teaching Act which deals with tenure of teachers and merit pay. He wants to ensure our best teachers are rewarded for helping our children succeed. Excellence must be the standard set for our students and our teachers.
Live Within Our Means Act stops the autopilot overspending and forces the state to live by the same rules California families live by: Don't spend more than you bring in.
Two-Thirds Vote Preservation Act closes the loophole that allows politicians to make an end run around the will of the voters and pass new taxes disguised as fees?any new tax will require a two-thirds vote of the legislature.
The mayor of Carlsbad, Claude A. "Bud" Lewis, presented the governor with a Making It Happen Award for his commitment and dedication to the citizens of California. Also on hand to greet the governor was Carlsbad Deputy Mayor Matt Hall, several Encinitas Council members and State Assemblyman Mark Wyland.
By Ted Owen
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made my day on July 27 at the five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Aviara when he joined me and 40 other North County business leaders (mostly from Carlsbad) to discuss the upcoming November elections. Specifically, he spoke about the Citizens to Save California campaign.
Most of the lunch guests were meeting the Governor up close and personal for the first time. When you speak of an engaging personality you spell it A-r-n-o-l-d. He has a magical personality and a refreshing openness.
After a few remarks about Carlsbad and its economic successes and award winning master planning, he was introduced by Mick Pattinson, CEO of Barrett American and Larry Clemens, president of Lennar Communities. Schwarzenegger's topic was reforming California. He has formed a statewide committee called Citizens to Save California; committee members have the task of educating all Californians about why reform is necessary to maintain and insure our quality of life.
Schwarzenegger commented that the committee has endorsed and is raising money to fund a package of ballot measures to make California the Golden State once more. Four of the issues he stressed are:
Fair and Fiscally Responsible Public Employee Retirement Act which will bring stability to the out-of-control pension system and provide secure retirements for public employees similar to most private sector and federal retirement programs.
Put Kids First Act and Excellence in Teaching Act which deals with tenure of teachers and merit pay. He wants to ensure our best teachers are rewarded for helping our children succeed. Excellence must be the standard set for our students and our teachers.
Live Within Our Means Act stops the autopilot overspending and forces the state to live by the same rules California families live by: Don't spend more than you bring in.
Two-Thirds Vote Preservation Act closes the loophole that allows politicians to make an end run around the will of the voters and pass new taxes disguised as fees?any new tax will require a two-thirds vote of the legislature.
The mayor of Carlsbad, Claude A. "Bud" Lewis, presented the governor with a Making It Happen Award for his commitment and dedication to the citizens of California. Also on hand to greet the governor was Carlsbad Deputy Mayor Matt Hall, several Encinitas Council members and State Assemblyman Mark Wyland.