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California deserves better than a backroom gas tax deal

During my time in the Assembly, I’ve witnessed some remarkable displays of bipartisanship.

Just last year, members of the Legislature came together to cast a tough vote that guaranteed funding for the developmentally disabled and helped our most vulnerable neighbors. This achievement demonstrated that, when motivated, lawmakers can rise above partisan politics to create sound public policy. I hoped that the Legislature had finally turned the corner in putting the needs of ordinary people above special interests, lobbyists and professional influencers.

Sadly, I was proven wrong this month when Gov. Jerry Brown and capitol Democrats rammed a costly and ineffective transportation plan through the Legislature with little public input or support.