That’s Debatable

While impossible to enforce, I agree with the concept. However, in almost six years as a lawmaker, I have yet to receive a text message from any lobbyist, much less having gotten one during session or in committee. I imagine that this is something that the majority Democrats, with their support of big government, have to deal with frequently.

Assemblyman Chuck DeVore

(R-Newport Beach)

I welcome the ban. I’m sure Pérez would agree that this ban will affect the majority party much more than the minority, but it is needed to limit the influence of the special interests in Sacramento.

With special interests that are firmly entrenched in the seats of power, the people’s house has been ruled with an iron fist, rather than open arms in the past. Legislative rules are often ignored to push through the priorities of the special interests.

We need full transparency, and we need to change the broken bureaucratic, special interest culture of Sacramento. If and when we do, it will be a victory, not only for accountability, but for the people’s voice in their own government.

Assemblyman Van Tran

(R-Costa Mesa)