Where are the “limited government” Republicans?
The City of Bakersfield, Republican controlled city council, approved a 70 unit taxpayer funded low income apartment project at Mill Creek. Yes, in the same Mill Creek that already has the defunct and empty taxpayer funded low income condo project.
The vote was a rubber stamp without any questions, such as: [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Redevelopment Frolics
Proposition Recommendations
CRA/BRA Proposition Recommendations
Proposition 1A (Rail Bonds): NO
Proposition 2 (Farm Animal Treatment) NO
Proposition 3 (Children’s Hospital Bond) NO
Proposition 4 (Parental Notice for Abortions): YES
Proposition 5 (NORA): NO
Proposition 6 (Safe Neighborhoods Mandate): No Position
Proposition 7 (Alternative Energy Mandates NO
Proposition 8 (Protect Marriage) YES
Proposition 9 (Crime Victims Rights): YES
Proposition 10 (Alternative Fuel Bonds): NO
Proposition 11 (Voters’ [...]
BRA Election Endorsements
Bakersfield - Ken Mettler, president of the Bakersfield Republican Assembly announced today the endorsements of candidates for local office. The candidates were voted upon by the membership at the Patriots’ Day Dinner on 9-11.
For a candidate to receive the endorsement they must be a “social and fiscal conservative” and receive a two thirds vote of [...]
Prop 8 Protects Marriage and Children
We need to support and vote Yes on Prop 8 which states that ‘only marriage between a man and a woman is legal and recognized in California.’Â If it does not pass, same-sex marriage will be legal in this state to the detriment of our children.
1) Children in public schools will have to be taught [...]
BRA Proposed By-Law Changes
Bakersfield Republican Assembly
Proposed By-Laws Changes
The following are proposed By-Law changes. A vote will be held on these changes 9-11-08 at 5:30pm. Details will follow on the meeting venue. Any questions can be directed to Ken Mettler at 549-6715.
Change the name of the Bakersfield Republican Assembly (BRA) to the Republican Assembly of Kern County (RAKC). This [...]


