A number of folks have asked my position on a number of races, propositions & measures in California, Siskiyou County and Scott Valley; so here are my personal, "Ag Friendly" recomendations.
Senator - Carly Fiorina
Boxer has been worthless. Period. Carly has pledged to work with Senator Feinstein on the Central Valley Water issues, the Klamath Water issues and understands that smaller government, less onerous regulations and lower taxes stimulate job creation.
Governor - Meg Whitman
Simply put, California cannot afford another term of Brown. Much of the regulatory nightmare we are confronted with today is a result of his previous term. Meg has the complete opposite philosophy and supports growing agriculture in all of its diversity.
Lieutenant Governor - Abel Maldanado
Attorney General - Steve Cooley
State Senate, District 4 - Doug LaMalfa
I have the utmost respect for Doug. He was an outstanding Assemblyman, has a first hand understanding of farming, ranching and the water issues facing our district.
Proposition 19 – No, Would legalize marijauna
Proposition 20 – Yes, Allows Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw congressional districts, not legislature.
Proposition 21 – No, Would impose another new fee
Proposition 22 – Yes, Prevents state from borrowing or taking funds from local government
Proposition 23 – Yes, Will suspend AB 32
Proposition 24 – No, Would repeal Business tax credits
Proposition 25 – No, Would change budget vote from 2/3 to majority
Proposition 26 – Yes, Increases vote requirement from simple majority to 2/3 to impose fees, levies and charges & requires voters to approve local fees or charges.
Proposition 27 – No, Would take job of drawing district boundaries from CRC and give it back to the legislature.
Measure G (Klamath Dam Removal) – No, Would support removal of Iron Gate, Copco 1 and Copco 2 dams, eliminating local, green power and put Scott Valley and Shasta Valley farmers and ranchers water rights in jeopardy.
Measure E (School Bond) – No, Would impose unfair taxes on farms and ranches, taxing all property, including equipment and machinery.
Showing posts with label Whitman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Whitman. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Whitman, Illegals & Desperate Measures
The recent headline of California Governor Candidate Meg Whitman has me fuming.
Why is there no discussion about the employment agency that provided the Whitmans with employee?
Employers often utilize employment agencies or guest worker programs to find employees so they do not have to deal with hassle of background checks.
With the recommendation of an employment agency, copy of a social security card and a drivers license, the Whitmans had no reasonable reason to question the legality of the employee.
Did the Whitmans pay the respective taxes and social security payments based on the provided documentation? Yes.
Did the Whitmans terminate the employee when they discovered the status of her citizenship? Yes.
Unless you have employees and have had to do back ground checks, zip it!
The fact that the employee was recomended, had forged documentation and had resided in California, drawing a paycheck for as long as she did, demonstrates the complete failure of our current immigration system.
I support a strengthened border to eliminate the entry of illegal aliens. It is a National Security matter and the safety of our citizens demands it.
I support a functional and reliable guest worker program. The American economy, especially agriculture, depends on it.
Finally, I honestly believe this story hit the news for one single purpose, political gain through negative publicity, when the other candidate, Gerry Brown, realized that the good folks of California were not buying his bag of goods.
Do not allow this desparate attempt to discredit Meg Whitman influence your opinion. Look at the substance of her position on the issues.
California needs a governor who understands the importance of a healthy and viable agricultural community, can cut spending and not tax and regulate business out of the state.
I have met Meg Whitman. I trust Meg Whitman. I believe Meg Whitman is the only choice for California governor.
Why is there no discussion about the employment agency that provided the Whitmans with employee?
Employers often utilize employment agencies or guest worker programs to find employees so they do not have to deal with hassle of background checks.
With the recommendation of an employment agency, copy of a social security card and a drivers license, the Whitmans had no reasonable reason to question the legality of the employee.
Did the Whitmans pay the respective taxes and social security payments based on the provided documentation? Yes.
Did the Whitmans terminate the employee when they discovered the status of her citizenship? Yes.
Unless you have employees and have had to do back ground checks, zip it!
The fact that the employee was recomended, had forged documentation and had resided in California, drawing a paycheck for as long as she did, demonstrates the complete failure of our current immigration system.
I support a strengthened border to eliminate the entry of illegal aliens. It is a National Security matter and the safety of our citizens demands it.
I support a functional and reliable guest worker program. The American economy, especially agriculture, depends on it.
Finally, I honestly believe this story hit the news for one single purpose, political gain through negative publicity, when the other candidate, Gerry Brown, realized that the good folks of California were not buying his bag of goods.
Do not allow this desparate attempt to discredit Meg Whitman influence your opinion. Look at the substance of her position on the issues.
California needs a governor who understands the importance of a healthy and viable agricultural community, can cut spending and not tax and regulate business out of the state.
I have met Meg Whitman. I trust Meg Whitman. I believe Meg Whitman is the only choice for California governor.
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About Me
- JeffFowle
- Jeff Fowle is a fourth generation family farmer and rancher from Etna, California. He and his wife Erin and son Kyle raise registered Angus cattle, Percheron draft horses, warmbloods, alfalfa and alfalfa-grass hay. They also start and train horses for riding, jumping, and driving. Their family run ranch has incorporated many environmentally beneficial and water efficient technologies and management strategies. Jeff attended college at Colorado State University for two years and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for four and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science. Following college, he worked in Washington State for a year as a herdsman for BB Cattle Company and then returned to Etna, California in 1995 to own and operate KK Bar Ranch and Siskiyou Percherons. The latter was started by his grandfather, Clarence Dudley, who devoted much of his time to the Percheron Horse Association of America, specifically to developing their youth education program.