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Senator Tony Strickland (R-Huntington Beach) is sounding the alarm over Governor Newsom and his Sacramento political allies’ ‘temporary’ redistricting scheme:
“President Reagan once stated, ‘Nothing lasts longer than a temporary government program,’ and I completely agree. Time and again, Sacramento Democrats assure voters that their actions are only ‘temporary.’ But history shows that nothing in this Capitol is ever short-lived.
“From so-called ‘temporary’ tax increases that were later made permanent, to pandemic-era regulations that never went away, once Democrats in Sacramento seize more power, they rarely give it back.”
Senator Strickland is warning that the redistricting plan being proposed this week serves as another example of partisan maneuvering. Democrats are seeking voter approval for a political map that would override the California independent citizens' redistricting commission until 2030. This could lead to nearly a decade of gerrymandered districts created for political advantage — and set a precedent for keeping such schemes in place in perpetuity.
Examples of Sacramento Democrats’ ‘temporary’ list:
Prop 30’s “temporary” income-tax hikes → extended 12 more years by Prop 55 (2016). Voters were told the 2012 Prop 30 higher rates on top earners would expire after 2018. Democrats then backed Prop 55 to extend them through 2030. Sources: LAO Proposition 30; LAO Proposition 55 (2016).
Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations: Cal/OSHA adopted COVID-19 workplace safety rules labeled “non-emergency” but scheduled to remain in effect for two years—well past the acute pandemic phase. Source: Department of Industrial Relations – COVID19 Non-emergency regulations