Sen. Ducheny MLPA Budget Chair!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 05-28-2009, 12:13 PM

Please send a letter today!!! If you are attending, next week or not, (and YOU ARE) a letter still needs to go out today, over Ken Wiseman's disregard of the RSG members decision.

We need to let the Denise Ducheny know we are unhappy, she is the MLPA budget chair, maybe this can help Sen. Florez concerns, and inquiry.

Best if you write it in your own words, but feel free to copy mine, or improve upon it. I wrote it quickly, but it is in the mail, right now!

chris

Holy Mackerel · 05-28-2009, 03:49 PM

Bump, C'mon BWE, step up, game is almost over.

zinkysd · 05-28-2009, 09:24 PM

Just sent out my letter. Thank you to all the people who have given their time and effort to defend our right to fish. Fishing is and should not be a crime!!!

Ken

T-Rex · 05-29-2009, 12:04 AM

I'm not in Senator Ducheny's district, but I sent a letter anyway. Also sent emails to OC Senator Mimi Walters and Assemblyman Jeff Miller.

Matt · 05-29-2009, 05:29 AM

Letter sent......!!!! If we lose LJ I am personally holding everyone of you responsible that didn't attend!

Holy Mackerel · 05-29-2009, 08:47 AM

Here is a version Jim D. wrote, nice work! Send one today!!

Senator _____________________

I am writing this letter to express my outrage at the undermining of MLPA initiative process by the Executive Director Ken Wiseman.

Mr. Wiseman's recent actions suggest he has lost his objectivity when it comes to the process. He has shown a clear bias, as he has now directly interfered on the behalf of a minority of the non-consumptive RSG members, and kept the External C proposal on the table even though it has been clearly voted out. 64 RSG members voted, and External C was supposed to be out of consideration. It just did not get enough votes to be kept in. In response to this Wiseman ignored a democratically voted decision by the Regional Stakeholder Group (RSG) members and against their votes and wishes, has now kept Proposal C in even though it did not have the votes to remain in contention.

You either have a fair process or you do not.

What is the point of voting, or making decisions if the votes are going to be disregarded in the end for special interests. This is a insult to everyone who has participated in the process. Why should people participate if ultimately all the work will be ignored, and the results are going to be overruled by a few people with a set agenda? If one of the more consumptive or fishing friendly proposals been voted out, I seriously doubt Mr. Wiseman would have added it back in, so what is his justification for such preferential treatment on the anti-fishing side.

I ask you, as one of our California state legislators, and the MLPA Initiative budget chair, how can you allow such bias in this process? We the public need you to supply the necessary oversight in this matter.

Please send me a written response as to your position in regards to these actions by Mr Wiseman, and the reintroduction of Proposal C though it was voted out of the process by the RSG.

I would like to know why this was allowed.

Whether you actually support Ken Wiseman's actions in this regard.

If you do you support them, your reasoning behind that support. (please be specific)

If you do not support them then what plan of action you have as to dealing with this problem, as to the issues of bias and circumvention of due process.

Thankyou:
______________
______________
______________
______________
_________________

Dennis · 05-29-2009, 09:07 AM

Just walked outside and put it in the mailbox.. Thanks guys.

JoeBeck · 05-29-2009, 09:51 AM

Sent all new letters to my list of people plus Denise Ducheny and pointed out this specifically as an unfair decision by wiseman going against the whole process of the MLPA.

Also emailed everyone one listed on the MLPA staff and Fish and Game staff including Wiseman

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/contact_sc.asp

Another letter to the governors office asking how this is going to be funded when he is busy proposing and promoting cuts to health care and education.

Holy Mackerel · 05-29-2009, 10:26 AM

You can get all BRFT members in one fell swoop...

EVERYONE, please email (and send a written letter to Ducheny, don't be lazy!)

MLPAComments@resources.ca.gov

with your thoughts on this abuse of power.

bluesquids · 05-29-2009, 11:45 AM

F'N Wiseman!
To him, the public has been nothing more than a thorn in his side. But, I think he really stirred up the hornets nest with this one.
I absolutely hate people who don't play by the rules.
Letters going out.

A BIG THANKS to all who are making the meetings up North. I just can't do it with my kids schedules. But drinks/lunch on me to anyone I meet who makes the effort.

MalibuJohnny · 05-29-2009, 11:50 AM

Done!

Corey · 05-29-2009, 12:25 PM

Email sent to MLPA comments. Written copy on the way to the senator.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 05-29-2009, 01:19 PM

Ed Zieralski asked me to be a guest on his show this Sunday to discuss Game On 1 and 2 from 4-6 pm on 1170 am KCBQ
http://alloutdoorsradio.com/

I asked him if Paul Lebowitz could join me to discuss all the MLPA issues, he agreed that Paul would be a great addition to the show.
So please if you have any questions or opinions about this mess, give a call to the show and help spread the word.

Call-in Toll Free
888 344-1170

Tman · 05-30-2009, 09:55 AM

BUMP!

TK · 06-01-2009, 08:48 AM

letters sent - thanks guys who are doing most of the work, it is appreciated !

Billy V · 06-01-2009, 11:45 AM

Several hand written blue ink letters were sent out this morning, to various Senators.

I hope more of our BWE Members step-up and get involved. Its very easy to send a letter to your Senator.
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05-29-2009, 05:29 AM	#5
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Letter sent......!!!! If we lose LJ I am personally holding everyone of you responsible that didn't attend! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

05-29-2009, 09:07 AM	#7
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Just walked outside and put it in the mailbox.. Thanks guys. __________________ Hmmmm.....

05-29-2009, 11:45 AM	#10
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	F'N Wiseman! To him, the public has been nothing more than a thorn in his side. But, I think he really stirred up the hornets nest with this one. I absolutely hate people who don't play by the rules. Letters going out. A BIG THANKS to all who are making the meetings up North. I just can't do it with my kids schedules. But drinks/lunch on me to anyone I meet who makes the effort. __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

05-29-2009, 11:50 AM	#11
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	Letter Done! __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

05-29-2009, 12:25 PM	#12
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Email sent to MLPA comments. Written copy on the way to the senator. __________________

05-28-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Bump, C'mon BWE, step up, game is almost over.

05-28-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
zinkysd Hobie Fishing Team Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 145	Just sent out my letter. Thank you to all the people who have given their time and effort to defend our right to fish. Fishing is and should not be a crime!!! Ken

05-29-2009, 12:04 AM	#4
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I'm not in Senator Ducheny's district, but I sent a letter anyway. Also sent emails to OC Senator Mimi Walters and Assemblyman Jeff Miller.

05-29-2009, 08:47 AM	#6
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Here is a version Jim D. wrote, nice work! Send one today!! Senator _____________________ I am writing this letter to express my outrage at the undermining of MLPA initiative process by the Executive Director Ken Wiseman. Mr. Wiseman's recent actions suggest he has lost his objectivity when it comes to the process. He has shown a clear bias, as he has now directly interfered on the behalf of a minority of the non-consumptive RSG members, and kept the External C proposal on the table even though it has been clearly voted out. 64 RSG members voted, and External C was supposed to be out of consideration. It just did not get enough votes to be kept in. In response to this Wiseman ignored a democratically voted decision by the Regional Stakeholder Group (RSG) members and against their votes and wishes, has now kept Proposal C in even though it did not have the votes to remain in contention. You either have a fair process or you do not. What is the point of voting, or making decisions if the votes are going to be disregarded in the end for special interests. This is a insult to everyone who has participated in the process. Why should people participate if ultimately all the work will be ignored, and the results are going to be overruled by a few people with a set agenda? If one of the more consumptive or fishing friendly proposals been voted out, I seriously doubt Mr. Wiseman would have added it back in, so what is his justification for such preferential treatment on the anti-fishing side. I ask you, as one of our California state legislators, and the MLPA Initiative budget chair, how can you allow such bias in this process? We the public need you to supply the necessary oversight in this matter. Please send me a written response as to your position in regards to these actions by Mr Wiseman, and the reintroduction of Proposal C though it was voted out of the process by the RSG. I would like to know why this was allowed. Whether you actually support Ken Wiseman's actions in this regard. If you do you support them, your reasoning behind that support. (please be specific) If you do not support them then what plan of action you have as to dealing with this problem, as to the issues of bias and circumvention of due process. Thankyou: ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _________________

05-29-2009, 09:51 AM	#8
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Sent all new letters to my list of people plus Denise Ducheny and pointed out this specifically as an unfair decision by wiseman going against the whole process of the MLPA. Also emailed everyone one listed on the MLPA staff and Fish and Game staff including Wiseman http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/contact_sc.asp Another letter to the governors office asking how this is going to be funded when he is busy proposing and promoting cuts to health care and education.

05-29-2009, 10:26 AM	#9
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	You can get all BRFT members in one fell swoop... EVERYONE, please email (and send a written letter to Ducheny, don't be lazy!) MLPAComments@resources.ca.gov with your thoughts on this abuse of power.

05-29-2009, 01:19 PM	#13
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Ed Zieralski asked me to be a guest on his show this Sunday to discuss Game On 1 and 2 from 4-6 pm on 1170 am KCBQ http://alloutdoorsradio.com/ I asked him if Paul Lebowitz could join me to discuss all the MLPA issues, he agreed that Paul would be a great addition to the show. So please if you have any questions or opinions about this mess, give a call to the show and help spread the word. Call-in Toll Free 888 344-1170 __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

05-30-2009, 09:55 AM	#14
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	BUMP! __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

06-01-2009, 08:48 AM	#15
TK Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12	MLPA letters sent - thanks guys who are doing most of the work, it is appreciated !

06-01-2009, 11:45 AM	#16
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Several hand written blue ink letters were sent out this morning, to various Senators. I hope more of our BWE Members step-up and get involved. Its very easy to send a letter to your Senator. --------------------------------------- Last edited by Billy V; 06-01-2009 at 11:56 AM.