The Business Perspective
There They Go Again
Gary Toebben on August 26, 2014 at 10:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
I wish I could say I was surprised. I wish I could say that this is a new frustration. In reality it is just the same old song we keep hearing from public employee unions. More than a year ago, Gov. Jerry Brown and the legislature showed leadership by making some moderate changes to the State’s pension systems.
On the Goal Line
Gary Toebben on August 19, 2014 at 9:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
As we enter the start of football season, I always look forward to watching a team march down the field with pinpoint passes and well executed running plays to score the winning touchdown with seconds left on the clock. This scenario acts as an effective metaphor for AB 1839 – The Film and Television Tax Credit program which will grow middle class jobs in California.
Potholes or Pensions: A Fundamental Question
Gary Toebben on August 12, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Two weeks ago the headlines in Los Angeles included a Department of Water & Power water line failure in West L.A. and a ruling by the Employee Relations Board to overturn the creation of a new pension tier for future city employees. The juxtaposition of these two stories points out the tug of war taking place in the City of Los Angeles today. With our limited tax dollars, do we prioritize salaries and pensions or maintenance and services?
California and Mexico are Essential Partners
Gary Toebben on August 5, 2014 at 12:00:00 am
Posted in The Business Perspective
Gov. Jerry Brown’s Trade Mission to Mexico last week sent the right message to business leaders in Mexico and California. Mexico is California’s largest export market and businesses know how important it is to take care of your largest customers. Gov. Brown and his 130-member delegation were warmly received by Mexican elected officials and business leaders at every event during the four-day visit.