Govern For California
Govern For California is a political philanthropy that works to counter special interest influence over California governments.
Calls to Action: Citizens, Fiscal Affairs
Eli Broad’s Cautionary Political Tale
In 2018, businessman and philanthropist Eli Broad spent $19 million to help elect a slate of pro-charter-school legislators. Nearly all of his chosen candidates won. Yet, in the next legislative session, almost all of those newly elected officeholders voted for an anti-charter-school bill sponsored by the California Teachers Association (CTA).
David Crane
Calls to Action: Citizens, Updates
Recently a super-successful friend told me he met with Eric Swalwell and thought Swalwell wouldn’t be bad as governor. My friend and I are very close friends, so he wasn’t offended by my response: “You’re a fool if that’s what you think.”
David Crane
Calls to Action: Legislators, Fiscal Affairs
A CA State Assembly Member has introduced a bill to restrict corporate participation in elections and ballot measures. Govern For California has sent a letter opposing the measure…
David Crane
