Govern For California

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

California State Capitol Building

BudgetCalls to Action: CitizensFiscal Affairs

How To Avoid Bad Budget Information

Recently I participated in a public radio discussion in San Francisco about California’s state budget that was all too often handicapped by a stunning lack of knowledge.

David Crane

Calls to Action: CitizensFiscal AffairsPension Spending

337 Letters Of Opposition

Last Thursday, GFC delivered letters to the State Capitol from 337 members of the GFC Network opposing AB 1383, a bill that would boost pension promises to government employees without setting aside sufficient funds to meet those promises.

David Crane

Fiscal AffairsPension Spending

What CalPERS Did Not Report

Consider a scenario where you serve as the CEO of a social services non-profit. Two decades ago, back in 2006, you committed to providing a $500,000 lump-sum retirement payout to a staff member in 2026.

David Crane

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Mission

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