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


Budget, Calls to Action: Citizens, Fiscal 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: Citizens, Fiscal Affairs, Pension Spending
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 Affairs, Pension Spending
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
