Term limits took away
the electorate’s ability to throw the scoundrels out
      We were opposed to term limits that were imposed several years ago in California on grounds that the best candidate for the job might just be the incumbent. And voters already had the option of setting "term limits" with every election cycle. California’s "energy crisis" is the product of state legislators who, for the most part, can’t be thrown out of office because we took away that privilege when we enacted term limits.
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Guest opinion
State should keep its senses over electricity
By Fran Pavley
State Assemblymember
      Keeping the lights on throughout the state is the mantra in the halls of the state Capitol. As a new Assemblymember I am faced with helping solve a complex problem that I didn’t help create or support. However, it is now up to the new legislature to find the best way to maintain electric service for consumers at the best possible price.
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