State Assembly Member Scott Wilk is holding this event in Simi Valley:

What would you like to see him answer?

He recently helped to organize the California Republican Assembly in Simi Valley. I believe that makes him much more conservative than State Assembly Member Jeff Gorell. What do you think?

Photograph sent in by the campaign.)

Have you been following the campaign between Edward Headington (D) and Scott Wilk (R) for State Assembly? I would like to watch them debate in Simi Valley. Would you attend?

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State Assembly candidate Edward Headington has earned the support of State Controller John Chiang. Click on continue reading for the press release.

I have been impressed that Edward Headington has been earning support from Republicans. Have you been following this campaign?

This reader poll is not scientific. It measures intensity of my readers.

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This Thursday candidate for Congress Dr. Lee Rogers (D) and candidate for State Assembly Edward Headington (D) will be having an event at Simi Sam's from 6-7 PM. After that there is an event for school board candidates Dan White. Rob Collins, and Debbie Sandland.

Simi Valley School Board Member Arleigh Kidd is helping to organize the event. I plan on going. What questions do you think I should ask the candidates?

Click here for more information.

I respect candidates that are willing to appear together and discuss the differences in their beliefs. I am glad that Scott Wilk (R) and Edward Headington (D) did this event.

Is there a plan for them to debate in Simi Valley?

Paul Strickland is running in a crowded primary to replace termed out legislator Cameron Smyth (R). The other candidates include Scott Wilk (R), Patricia McKeon(R), and Edward Headington (D).

Paul Strickland is a former staff Member for Cameron Smyth and is a board member of his local school district.

He has agreed for me to interview him using the comments section of my blog.

Go to his website for more information:

http://www.electpaulstrickland.com/news/

Click on continue reading for the interview.

( Video of Scott Wilk speaking to Ventura County Republicans. Ventura County Republicans support Scott Wilk.)

The Santa Clarita Republican Assembly, a conservative grassroots group, held a straw poll for the new 38th Assembly District.

Republican Scott Wilk easily won the poll with the most votes. But what surprised me is that Democrat Edward Headington won 2nd place!

Edward Headington = 57 votes
Patricia McKeon = 5 votes
Paul Strickland = 21 votes
Scott Wilk = 266 votes

Seems Patricia Scott is highly unpopular with grassroots activists. I wonder if the money Buck McKeon raises for her will overcome the antipathy from her own party.

Congratulations Edward McKeon and Scott Wilk.

The Los Angeles Times has released an internal document of the items being negotiated between Republicans and Democrats in Sacramento.

Here is the section on education:

Which Republicans locally are in negotiations?

State Assembly Member Jeff Gorell has been deployed to war and State Senator Tony Strickland has clearly stated he isn't interested in any negotiations that put the tax extensions on the ballot. I received a robocall asking me to contact State Assembly Member Cameron Smyth recently.

This is an impressive list of reforms. I don't accept the argument that some Republicans, like George Runner, are promoting that their party shouldn't be open to negotiations. The reform to teacher tenure alone would be huge.

I'm not the most partisan blogger. I want Republicans to negotiate for some of the items on the list including limiting pension spiking and reforming education. What good ideas did you find in the document?

On Thursday nights I interview candidates, activists, and other interesting political figures.

This Thursday Night I am interviewing State Assembly candidate Diana Shaw. To read about her background go to her website.

Click on continue reading to see the interview.

Here is the information:

Child Safety Event

WHEN:
Friday, December 18, 2009
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WHERE:
Simi Valley Town Center
1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley CA 93065 | Map

Join Assembly Member Smyth as he hosts a child safety event at Simi Valley Town Center. Come by and find out what Assembly Member Smyth is doing to keep you and your children safe. While you're there, you can also pick up a child safety kit, and have your children fingerprinted.

I changed Assemblyman to Assembly Member. Have you ever noticed the different nomenclature choices between Democrats and Republicans? Assembly Member makes flows better if you ask me.

Just by looking at the background can you identify where in Simi Valley this photo was taken?

After each political season there is always a few signs that stay up for months that are overlooked by the campaigns when they are cleaning up. This time all of the campaigns did a pretty good job of picking up their signs in Simi Valley. But what about in your neighborhood?

This sign is in Simi Valley. If Carole Lutness gives me permission I will go take it down myself.

If you see any signs that remain up, email me and I will post them.

Carole Lutness, past state assembly candidate and current organizer for Democrats in the 38th district, sent out an email encouraging Democrats to get involved and represent their district at the Democratic Party's state convention.

Are you interested? Click on continue reading for details.