SENATOR FLOREZ CALLS FOR MLPA OVERSIGHT HEARING!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 04-06-2009, 09:05 AM

This is Great NEWS!! This is due in part of your letter writing!!! Send Florez a letter today!!

Dean Florez
State Capitol
Room 313
Sacramento, CA
94248-0001

http://www.wonews.com/t-UpdateReport...pa-033009.aspx

SAN MATEO — Citing possible conflict of interest and abusive politics, state senator Dean Florez (D) announced his intent to call an oversight hearing on questionable aspects of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process, including possible conflicts of interest on the part of California Fish and Game Commission member Michael Sutton and the seemingly out-of-control budget requirements for the MLPA here in California.

The announcement came at the March 28 Coastside Fishing Club fundraising dinner, where Florez was key note speaker.
“There will be some tough questions that will have to be answered by (Secretary for Natural Resources) Mike Chrisman and for Michael Sutton,” said Florez, who is the senate majority leader, and the Democratic caucus chairman of the budget oversight committee. “There is not enough transparency in this process.” He said the questions that need answering include questions about Sutton’s past, and potential conflicts of interest due to Sutton’s connections with the Packard Foundation, which has provided funding for the MLPA process.

“This has become politics, not policy,” said Florez. He requested guidance from the Coastside members. “I want you to give me your thoughts on what questions we need to ask.”

One of the issues he is focusing on is how a process that started with an estimated $250,000 budget has built to a bureaucracy requiring $35 million to maintain. Florez also touched on salmon hatchery concerns, and questioned how the MLPA process has allowed closures without sufficient scientific support to prove the closures are the right thing to do.

He invited Coastside members to follow the coming oversight hearing, and said that if a quarter of the 250 members who attended the dinner showed up at the hearing, it would have a huge impact on the outcome.

bluesquids · 04-06-2009, 10:48 AM

Lets hope this goes somewhere. Everyone still needs to make their voices heard.

Holy Mackerel · 04-15-2009, 09:44 AM

This hearing has not been scheduled yet, please let Florez, and his cohorts know that the MLPA initiative will impact your local economy!!

The door has been opened, lets keep it opened... or is it, when the doors of perception are cleansed we can see more clearly!

You are being heard, thanks for sending these letters!

Kiyo · 04-15-2009, 12:15 PM

Chris.... just wanted to let you know what a great job you have been doing! Thanks for the updates and keep at it.

Tman · 04-15-2009, 01:47 PM

Chris, Holy Mackeral good job...you da man...

Holy Mackerel · 04-15-2009, 02:07 PM

Thanks guys, but everyone writing letters, making calls, not to mention, Paul & MJ are doing the work. I am merely stoking the coals, and adding kindling...

I know all these MLPA threads, can get overwhelming, perhaps, a nusiance, because we all want to see WSB, or YT, or Calico pictures, but without our efforts, we may have little to photograph in the next few years.... ask NORCAL, and CENCAL.

Lets keep this fire going! If anyone has any ideas to help, please let me know.

chris

fishdude · 04-15-2009, 03:47 PM

Just a thought, has anyone contacted the local bait and tackle stores, local ma and pa restaurants so they know the impact that would have on any of the closures the MLPA plans to put forth.

Also, can I please get the info for letters to send to the proper authorities on this matter and what I, we, can do as a concerned fisherman.

Thanks in advance and thank you Holy Mackeral for all your hard work on this very important matter.

Holy Mackerel · 04-15-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishdude

Also, can I please get the info for letters to send to the proper authorities on this matter and what I, we, can do as a concerned fisherman.

You can write your state senators about the economic impact that the MLPA will have on State's budget, as well as, local and state economy's.

I attached a list of addresses to all state senators, I have sent a letter to EVERY single senator, hopefully you will too.

But specifically,

Dennis Hollingsworth
State Capitol
Room 305
Sacramento, CA 94248-0001

Senator Denise Ducheny
State Capitol
Room 5035
Sacramento, CA 94248-0001

Senator Dean Florez
State Capitol Room 313
Sacramento, CA 94248-0001

Senator Robert Dutton
State Capitol
Room 5094
Sacramento, CA 94248-0001

Commissioner Dan Richards
California Fish and Game Commission
1416 Ninth Street
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244-2090

04-06-2009, 09:05 AM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	SENATOR FLOREZ CALLS FOR MLPA OVERSIGHT HEARING!! This is Great NEWS!! This is due in part of your letter writing!!! Send Florez a letter today!! Dean Florez State Capitol Room 313 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 http://www.wonews.com/t-UpdateReport...pa-033009.aspx SAN MATEO — Citing possible conflict of interest and abusive politics, state senator Dean Florez (D) announced his intent to call an oversight hearing on questionable aspects of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) process, including possible conflicts of interest on the part of California Fish and Game Commission member Michael Sutton and the seemingly out-of-control budget requirements for the MLPA here in California. The announcement came at the March 28 Coastside Fishing Club fundraising dinner, where Florez was key note speaker. “There will be some tough questions that will have to be answered by (Secretary for Natural Resources) Mike Chrisman and for Michael Sutton,” said Florez, who is the senate majority leader, and the Democratic caucus chairman of the budget oversight committee. “There is not enough transparency in this process.” He said the questions that need answering include questions about Sutton’s past, and potential conflicts of interest due to Sutton’s connections with the Packard Foundation, which has provided funding for the MLPA process. “This has become politics, not policy,” said Florez. He requested guidance from the Coastside members. “I want you to give me your thoughts on what questions we need to ask.” One of the issues he is focusing on is how a process that started with an estimated $250,000 budget has built to a bureaucracy requiring $35 million to maintain. Florez also touched on salmon hatchery concerns, and questioned how the MLPA process has allowed closures without sufficient scientific support to prove the closures are the right thing to do. He invited Coastside members to follow the coming oversight hearing, and said that if a quarter of the 250 members who attended the dinner showed up at the hearing, it would have a huge impact on the outcome.

04-06-2009, 10:48 AM	#2
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	Lets hope this goes somewhere. Everyone still needs to make their voices heard. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

04-15-2009, 12:15 PM	#4
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	Chris.... just wanted to let you know what a great job you have been doing! Thanks for the updates and keep at it. __________________

04-15-2009, 01:47 PM	#5
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Chris, Holy Mackeral good job...you da man... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

04-15-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	This hearing has not been scheduled yet, please let Florez, and his cohorts know that the MLPA initiative will impact your local economy!! The door has been opened, lets keep it opened... or is it, when the doors of perception are cleansed we can see more clearly! You are being heard, thanks for sending these letters!

04-15-2009, 02:07 PM	#6
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Thanks guys, but everyone writing letters, making calls, not to mention, Paul & MJ are doing the work. I am merely stoking the coals, and adding kindling... I know all these MLPA threads, can get overwhelming, perhaps, a nusiance, because we all want to see WSB, or YT, or Calico pictures, but without our efforts, we may have little to photograph in the next few years.... ask NORCAL, and CENCAL. Lets keep this fire going! If anyone has any ideas to help, please let me know. chris

04-15-2009, 03:47 PM	#7
fishdude Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a house Posts: 79	Just a thought, has anyone contacted the local bait and tackle stores, local ma and pa restaurants so they know the impact that would have on any of the closures the MLPA plans to put forth. Also, can I please get the info for letters to send to the proper authorities on this matter and what I, we, can do as a concerned fisherman. Thanks in advance and thank you Holy Mackeral for all your hard work on this very important matter.