Govern For California

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

California State Capitol Building

Calls to Action: CitizensMatt Mahan

Mahan Is Surging

Earlier this week, the Mahan campaign released its first ad and a memo reporting that Matt is already within striking distance of Tom Steyer and Katie Porter even though Matt is known by only 37% of voters. Matt easily beats Steyer and Porter when voters learn about him.

David Crane

Fiscal AffairsUpdates

CA Governors Are Kings

When launching Govern For California in 2011, I thought that obtaining political power in the Legislature would be sufficient to reform California.

David Crane

Fiscal AffairsPension Spending

The Real Reason LA Schools Might Strike

LA is bracing for a strike that would close schools for more than 500,000 kids and their families. If it happens, it would be the third strike in seven years.

David Crane

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California

Mission

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