• Sacramento Looking To Curb Local Control, Again

I'll keep this blog short and to the point (beware, it's all opinion). 

First, take a gander at only a smattering of what is being floated up in Sacramento aimed at removing local control. 

Think of Tres Lagos and The Cottages (recently rebranded) in Sedco the city had no say in. 

Cal Cities is opposing this bill.

Scott Weiner is truly one of the worst people to ever serve in the California Senate.

Imagine 7 stories of high density being shoved into our city.

Wildomar Rap opinion time

Part of being on city council is keeping an eye on legislation that is percolating up in the state's capital.

 

Wildomar is a member of the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) which came into existence more than 100 years ago to represent local control up in Sacramento.

The position of city council is nonpartisan. 

We certainly are allowed to share our political party membership, but it's not part of the job description in California and doesn't appear on the ballot. 

I've been registered as NPP (No Party Preference) since I moved to Wildomar back in 2001. I share views with both parties and at the same time dislike a lot of what both parties do. 

That said, on a state level, I seriously cannot understand how anyone would continue to vote for the Democrats. 

They are no longer the party of JFK or even of 1990's Bill Clinton. They are completely off the rails. They have a long track record in California of passing bills that go contrary to the best interests of working families in our state. 

Is that ok with you?

Speaking to the tried and true Democrats out there, are you pleased with the direction the State of California has gone in over the past 25 to 30 years? 

I'm always up for a meeting to hear why I should see things from your perspective, let's set something up.

It's a common phenomenon that once someone aligns with a political party, they remain loyal, even as the party's platform shifts. I encourage you to look dispassionately at what hangs in the balance before pulling that lever in 2026. 

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Full disclosure, if you're unsure, my name is Joseph Morabito, District 3 City Council, and I'll be on the ballot in 2026. Even if you disagree with my assessment of the situation, please engage with me personally before sending me out to pasture. 🙂

jmorabito@wildomar.gov