Govern For California

Govern For California is a political philanthropy that works to counter special interest influence over California governments.

California State Capitol Building

Updates

Crocodile Tears In California

As you know, we are desperately in search of candidates for governor in 2026 who will challenge powerful interests even when doing so could jeopardize their political prospects.

David Crane

Calls to Action: Citizens

Root Causes

At the root of California’s poor public services is legislation signed by Governors Ronald Reagan and Jerry Brown in 1968, 1975 and 1977 that conferred collective bargaining rights on the public employees who provide those services. In the private sector, labor and management report to different parties…

David Crane

BudgetUpdates

Not Harris For Governor

When we wrote to you last month about our priorities we described the 2026 race for governor as “wide open,” but since then we’ve heard that Kamala Harris may run and that if she does, some candidates would make way for her. We hope the rumors aren’t true.

David Crane

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Mission

To counter special interest influence and to support like-minded organizations.