SACRAMENTO
– George Runner today issued the following statement in response to
Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State address:
“Governor
Brown provided a good executive summary of where California is now but
with little direction for our future. He outlined many of California’s
problems, but did not
propose tangible solutions.
“I
am pleased to hear Governor Brown’s continued calls for fiscal
discipline. But just as saving money in a rainy day fund is an important
way to prepare for future economic
downturns, additional water storage is vital to ensuring California is
equipped for future droughts. I am disappointed Governor Brown did not
provide a plan to deal with our current water shortage.
“Governor
Brown is a good cheerleader for California. The question is, will he
stay strong when faced with a liberal Legislature that wants to increase
government programs,
taxes and regulations.”