Image by ericb007There are rules for those leaving government service, which we refer to as the “revolving door” between the public and private sectors. These provisions of the California Government Code are found in the Political Reform Act of 1974, which places restrictions upon legislators and other public officials when they leave government service.
Dan Dunmoyer. Illustration by Chris Shary.CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Dan Dunmoyer, of the California Building Industry Association has been a regular on the Top 100 for five years, since he succeeded former CBIA President and CEO (and former state Senator) Dave Cogdill. CBIA is a major player in a state where the Housing Crisis is a top concern for most voters – and their representatives in the legislature. Dunmoyer has been on the List every year since 2019 – and he was supposed to be on this year’s edition. Hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster talk about what went wrong, and chat with Dunmoyer about California housing and how California can start to course correct after decades of anti-housing policy.
Photo by Mike Rafter, taken at the California Lowrider Holiday. Design by Ted AngelThis year we wanted to do something to recognize some of the true giants within our Capitol community, folks we think have a track record of influence so impressive and that we must acknowledge them in a way that stands the test of time. With that in mind, we have an exciting new wrinkle for you this year – the Capitol Weekly Top 100 Hall of Fame.
Image by Vitalii VodolazskyiCalifornia’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) plays several roles concerning the rulemaking activities of the state’s two hundred regulatory agencies, departments, boards, and commissions. There is not just the “regular” rulemaking, but also emergency rulemaking, and even review of “underground” regulations.
Lobbyist and McGeorge law professor Chris Micheli offers a quick look at what’s coming up this week under the Capitol Dome.
Photo by Mike Rafter, taken at the California Lowrider Holiday. Design by Ted Angel.CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Hosts Rich Ehisen and Tim Foster are joined by former KQED reporter and LA Times Bureau Chief John Myers, who left journalism for communications two years ago, but still keeps a watchful eye on Golden State politics. Few political observers are more respected than Myers – one of the many reasons he was a mainstay of the Top 100 List for more than a dozen years. Myers, Ehisen and Foster discuss the broad themes that underlie the 2024 list, look at the new faces, and talk about the names on the inaugural Top 100 Hall of Fame.
James Siva. Illustration by Chris Shary for Capitol Weekly.52. James Siva
Siva is the vice chairman of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the owners and operators of the towering Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa north of Palm Springs, and the chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, the nonprofit that represents the combined political might of California’s gaming tribes. He’s a
Alicia Isaacs-Lee. Illustration by Chris Shary for Capitol Weekly.69. Alicia Isaacs-Lee
A new entrant to the Top 100, Alicia Isaacs-Lee has more than earned her spot on this list. She is the deputy chief of staff to Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and in the last year rose to prominence in the Capitol community with her consistent ability to make things happen under any
Taryn Luna. Illustration by Chris Shary for Capitol Weekly.98. Taryn Luna
No conversation about who might be the best reporter covering the Capitol is complete without mentioning Los Angeles Times reporter Taryn Luna. With her scoops, insightful analysis and obvious deep sourcing, Luna is widely respected both inside the building and out. She joined the Sacramento press corps in 2016 when she started
Karla Nemeth. Illustration by Chris Shary for Capitol Weekly.94. Karla Nemeth
California has been blessed with two “normal” winters, meaning the dreaded word drought hasn’t been thrown around a lot lately. But even in wet times, water conservation and water issues in general remain a priority for the Golden State. Which is where Karla Nemeth, the director of the Department of Water Resources