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CA Senate’s Democratic leaders deny motion to expel Sen. Wright

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Editor Posted in California, Democratic Party, Rod Wright Leave a comment

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CONTACT: Nicole Hopkins (Anderson) @ 619-289-8909, Jann Taber (Vidak) @ 916-651-4016

Senate Leadership Denies Motion for Expulsion of Sen. Wright

Senators Anderson and Vidak pushing for a Senate Floor vote to restore integrity of the Legislature

State Capitol – In absence of action by Senate leadership to address the case of Sen. Rod Wright (D-Inglewood), Sen. Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) today introduced a motion on the Senate Floor to call for a vote to expel Sen. Wright. Wright was found guilty by a jury of eight felonies on January 28th, 2014 and has been allowed to take a voluntary, paid leave of absence while he awaits sentencing. Continue reading→

Prop. 13 saved by naughty Democratic lawmakers?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Editor Posted in California, Democratic Party, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Jon Coupal, Rod Wright, Ron Calderon, Taxes Leave a comment

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Prop 13 Saved By Lawmakers’ Misconduct?

By Jon Coupal, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association

Because of the conviction of one member of the state Senate, and the indictment of a second, Proposition 13 — and taxpayers who rely on its protections — may have slipped the noose being prepared for it by majority Democrats in the Legislature.

Senator Rod Wright, a Los Angeles Democrat, has taken a leave of absence after having been convicted, but not yet sentenced, on eight felony counts related to misstating his residence for the purpose of running for office. Senator Ronald Calderon, a Democrat from Montebello, has been asked to resign by Senate leaders after being indicted for public corruption. The self-destruction of these two lawmakers has a profound impact on the dynamics of the Legislature. Continue reading→

Expulsion of Senator Wright further delayed

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Editor Posted in California, Democratic Party, Rod Wright Leave a comment

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CONTACT: Nicole Hopkins @ 619-289-8909

Expulsion of Sen. Wright Further Delayed
Senate Resolution 29 not taken up by Rules Committee

State Capitol – A Senate Resolution introduced by Senators Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) and Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) requesting the expulsion of Sen. Roderick Wright (D-Inglewood), who was recently found guilty of eight felonies by a jury of his peers, has yet again been delayed. Continue reading→

Senate Rules Committee to consider Wright’s fate on Wednesday

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Editor Posted in California, Democratic Party, Rod Wright Leave a comment

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CONTACT: Alicia French (Knight) @ 916-651-4021, Nicole Hopkins (Anderson) @ 619-289-8909, Jann Taber (Vidak) @ 916-651-4016

Senate Floor Vote Still Needed on Senate Resolution 29, Expulsion of Sen. Rod Wright: Senate Rules Committee Hearing March 5th

Knight, Anderson & Vidak leading the charge to restore integrity to the Legislature

State Capitol – Senate leadership continues to set new precedent by allowing a Senator found guilty of eight felonies by a jury to serve in the California State Senate. Sen. Rod Wright’s (D-Inglewood) voluntary “leave of absence” has provoked widespread and national media attention, with many calling it a “paid vacation.” Wright’s name is still called when every vote is taken on the Senate Floor. Senate Leadership’s coddling has been met with unwavering protest from rank-n-file Republican members of the Senate, in line with the sentiments their constituents have expressed. Continue reading→

Democratic Senate Supermajority buries resolution to expel Senator Wright

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Editor Posted in California, Democratic Party, Orange County, Rod Wright Leave a comment

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CONTACT: David Orosco (Knight) 916-651-4021, Nicole Hopkins (Anderson) 619-289-8909, Jann Taber (Vidak) 916-651-4016

Supermajority Buries Resolution to Expel Wright
Senate Leaders in 1990s Chose to Remove Convicted Felons from the Senate, not give them a Paid Vacation

Sacramento – In a stunning rebuke of the bipartisan leadership of the State Senate in the 1990s, current Senate leaders today used parliamentary procedures to prevent the Senate from expelling Senator Rod Wright, who was found guilty of eight felonies in January.

Yesterday, Senators Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) and Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) introduced Senate Resolution 29, calling for the expulsion of Senator Rod Wright for his being found guilty of eight felonies in a unanimous verdict by a jury of his peers. Continue reading→

Vote on ousting Senator Rod Wright planned for Thursday

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Editor Posted in Andy Vidak, Democratic Party, Orange County, Rod Wright, Steve Knight Leave a comment

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CONTACT: David Orosco (Knight) 916-651-4021, Nicole Hopkins (Anderson) 619-289-8909, Jann Taber (Vidak) 916-651-4016

Vote On Ousting Wright Planned For Thursday

Senators Knight, Anderson and Vidak say it’s Time for Leadership, Not Delay

Sacramento – Senators Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley), Joel Anderson (R-San Diego) and Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) have introduced Senate Resolution 29 asking for the expulsion of Senator Rod Wright (D-Inglewood), who was recently convicted of eight felonies. They plan to move for a vote on the Resolution during Floor Session on Thursday. Following is SR 29: Continue reading→