Drew Mercy

Assemblyman Knight names SB Field Rep

By Drew Mercy | 01/06/09

This week, Assemblyman Steve Knight's newest staff member starts work on behalf of his San Bernardino County constituents.Rebecca Tennison, longtime High Desert resident (and mother to Senator George Runner's talented San Bernardino County Field Representative, McKenzie Tarango) began work yesterday at Assemblyman Knight's office in Victorville City Hall.Rebecca and her husband have lived in the High Desert for over twenty years raising two... read more »

Sheriff's Support Prop 6

By Drew Mercy | 09/30/08

Every County Sheriff in California has endorsed Prop 6.  The following is a column written by our neighboring County of Kern's Sheriff Donny Youngblood.Prop. 6 keeps communities safeBy Sheriff Donny Youngblood, Kern CountyMost people agree that California needs a more effective response to the incessant gang violence that grips our communities. How we go about it is where opinions diverge.Some groups argue that literacy, mental health... read more »

Prop 6 - What it does to make our communities safer

By Drew Mercy | 08/26/08

A few days ago, I received a request for more information about what Prop 6 does.   I would have gotten this up sooner, but as a government employee, I only post after hours (or before as I am this morning...have to rush as I've got 7 minutes until I'm late for work.)  As many of you are aware, Prop 6: The Safe Neighborhoods Act is a compilation of many of the common sense public safety bills that San Francisco and LA based Democrat... read more »

Inland Empire Leaders Continue to Push for Prop 6

By Drew Mercy | 08/22/08

The City of Fontana has announced its endorsement of Proposition 6-the Safe Neighborhoods Act. Proposition 6 is co-authored by San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt and Sen. George Runner, who represents the high desert of San Bernardino County. Proposition 6 has strong support from Inland Empire leaders and communities, including: San Bernardino County Board of SupervisorsSan Bernardino County Sheriff Gary PenrodSan Bernardino County... read more »

Prop 6 Earns Universal Support from CA Sheriffs

By Drew Mercy | 08/20/08

As Election Day approaches, endorsements from law enforcement continue to pour in for Prop 6, the Safe Neighborhoods Act. In fact, Prop 6 has the support of every California sheriff - from San Diego County to Del Norte County. In the most recent op-ed published by the Modesto Bee last week, Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson said: "Whether California faces good or challenging economic times, we must always make public safety our number... read more »

Unions Prepare to Consolidate Power

By Drew Mercy | 08/11/08

One of the biggest domestic threats of an Obama presidency teamed with an expanded Democratic Congress is passage of card check legislation making it very easy for union bosses to intimidate workers into unionization.This year, the unions have made card check their top priority, letting Democrats know that this is their litmus test not only for support, but in order to avoid being targeted by the union PACs.Under current law, in order to... read more »

Prop 6 - The Safe Neighborhoods Initiative

By Drew Mercy | 06/27/08

Secretary of State Debra Bowen has assigned numbers to several initiatives facing voters this November.  The following is a statement released by Senator George Runner, Assemblywoman Sharon Runner and San Bernardino County Supervisor Gary Ovitt on Prop 6, the Safe Neighborhood Initiative that they've sponsored.   This is the second time in two consecutive elections that the San Bernardino County's elected leaders have joined... read more »

SB Legislators Stand Up for Pet Owners

By Drew Mercy | 06/26/08

Of the thousands of bills before the California Legislature this year, one of the most commented on to legislative offices is Assembly Bill 1634 (Levine) - legislation that would require almost every pet dog and cat in California be spayed or neutered.PetPAC, an organization of breeders, pet owners and freedom activists from all over the state who have worked together to fight this bill.  While it's been watered down, it's still onerous,... read more »

AD 36 Update: Knight Juggernaut Rolls On...

By Drew Mercy | 07/10/07

Palmdale City Councilman and State Assembly Candidate Steve Knight announces additional endorsements.  With the district split between San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, it is significant that Knight has attracted strong support in both counties.Victorville Council Members Endorse Steve Knight for AssemblyList of Supporters Grows Daily Palmdale – Today Palmdale City Councilman Steve Knight announced the support of Victorville... read more »

Pet Regulation Bill Advances

By Drew Mercy | 06/26/07

While this isn't an issue unique to San Bernardino, it's one that has a particular effect in the rural areas such as the High Desert.  In addition to his nutty lightbulb ban, Lloyd Levine has authored legislation to mandate spaying and neutering for pets. While this type of thing used to be able to get you an extra spin on the Price is Right, most pet owners and breeders are up in arms about it.  Based on my own informal survey, AB... read more »