There are different kinds of pandemics. One commonality is their ability to spread.
Many other counties, small or large, no doubt share San Bernardino’s feelings from what we have observed over time. Most of the money seems to get kept in Sacramento doled out arbitrarily often polluted with the stench of political correctness.
It has long been in question but has apparently escalated under the present governor and crew. Despite what the press says his recall mess failed to note the complaints of many who share the country’s view.
“If you can’t beat ‘em, disjoin them.
“The measure has been in consideration by supervisors over the past year. At Tuesday’s board of supervisors meeting, a local mayor and citizens spoke in favor of dangling secession as an option.
“Spearheading the effort is Supervisor Curt Hagman, who told SFGATE that the action could prompt other counties to partake.
“I think this will be a battle cry for those have-not countries to start and rally around action,” he said. “We suspect that those counties with bigger political bats to swing are getting more resources.”
“Speaking in support of the measure at the supervisors meeting was Rancho Cucamonga Mayor L. Dennis Michael, who highlighted the despondency among local government about Sacramento's treatment.
“[California Environmental Quality Act] issues are strangling us at the local level,” Michael said during the public comment period. “The state continues to adopt legislation that continues to make it more difficult for local governments to do what they do best, which is to control at a local level.” More Local Control Needed.
This is a movement that appears to be spreading.