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Assemblyman Jones Reacts to the “Historic Disaster” of Realignment
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today responds to Governor Brown’s most recent comments on California’s realignment plan, which he calls a “historic accomplishment.” Realignment shifted low-level offenders from state prison to county jails and is actually proving to be what Jones describes as a “historic disaster.” In San Diego County alone, 11 men who were released on county probation have been charged with violent crimes. Jones says, “It is anything but an accomplishment when criminals are making our streets less safe. The Governor and Legislative Democrats are failing to protect law abiding citizens.”
Are You Kidding Me? High Speed Rail Hiring the Most in Need
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today releases commentary on yet another chapter in the saga of high speed rail hiring the “most in need.” According to the Fresno Bee, the High Speed Rail Authority voted to adopt a community benefits policy that sets hiring goals, including the hiring of the homeless and the long-term unemployed. While California’s unemployment rate still hovers over 9%, Jones says that “high speed rail should be hiring those who search for employment, are qualified, and apply for the jobs. Hire the dad who got laid off from his job, or the single mom who is trying to support her family, or the college graduates that can’t find jobs in California.”
Assemblyman Jones Releases Chapter 3: California’s State Agency Scandals
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today released commentary on yet another chapter in the saga of state agency “money scandals.” The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection stashed $3.6 million from legal settlements in hidden accounts according to recent media investigations. Coming on the heels of last year’s $54 million California Park’s Department debacle, Jones says that “state agencies need to remember that they work for you – the taxpayer!”
For Audio Click Here: CalFire Stashing Money – Are You Kidding Me?
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Assemblyman Jones Reacts to Governor Brown’s 2013 State of the State Address
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today reacts to Governor Jerry Brown’s 2013 State of the State Address, saying the Governor painted a rosy picture of the current business climate, and looks forward to the Governor supporting Assembly Republican’s call for higher education tuition freezes, which will produce an affordable education to train California’s future innovators and creators.
“I agree 100 percent with the Governor on shifting education authority to the local level and also with his support of freezing tuition at California’s public universities,” Jones said.
Assemblyman Jones Supports Legislation to Freeze Tuition
Democrats Used Scare Tactics in Proposition 30 Campaign, “Are You Kidding Me?”
SACRAMENTO – While California students and their families are sitting around the dining room table not knowing how much next semester is going to cost, Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, questions the political scare tactics used by Governor Brown in his Proposition 30 campaign. He says the governor made broken promises and that Prop 30 never guaranteed tuition would not rise, which is why he supports legislation to freeze tuition for the next seven years.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
ASSEMBLYMAN JONES REACTS TO THE GOVERNOR’S 2013-14 STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today reacts to the Governor’s 2013-14 budget proposal, calling on legislative Democrats to uphold voter’s intent and be transparent through the budget process.
“Republicans have been talking about the need for fiscal restraint in California for years, and I am very encouraged that Governor Brown is focusing on this now, but Californian’s should watch closely what will unfold in the months to come,” Jones said. “The Proposition 30 campaign promised voters their tax dollars would be used to fully fund education, but there is absolutely no guarantee that this will happen and I will work to make sure the intent of the voters is not ignored.”
ASSEMBLYMAN JONES NAMED VICE CHAIR OF ASSEMBLY BUSINESS, PROFESSIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONS COMMITTEE
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, was named Vice Chairman of the Assembly Business, Professions and Consumer Protections Committee today by Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez.
“I am honored to have been named Vice Chair of the Business and Professions Committee,” Jones said. “Businesses have been fleeing California in droves, and my goal as Vice Chair will be to bring a strong business voice to the committee hearings.”
The Business and Professions Committee’s primary jurisdictions deal with policies concerning consumer protections, occupational licensing, state procurement, and state and local acquisition law.
“Are You Kidding Me?” Gut-and-Amend
Laurie Paredes: (916) 319-2077
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his commentary on the questionable “gut-and-amend” process in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. In this video, Assemblyman Jones points out the abuses of “gut-and-amend” and how this hurts Californians.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
“Are You Kidding Me?” Parks Scandal
Laurie Paredes: (916) 319-2077
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his commentary on the parks scandal in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. In this video, Assemblyman Jones says with the Department of Parks hoarding away $54 million in unspent money, Californians deserve to know how all state agencies are spending their tax dollars.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
Assemblyman Jones Promoted to Chair of Assembly GOP Caucus
Contact: Laurie Paredes 916-319-2077
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, today announced that Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, R-Tulare, has promoted him from Assistant Republican Leader to Chair of the Assembly Republican Caucus.
“I am honored to have been appointed Caucus Chair by Republican Leader Conway to help advance the shared principles of our caucus – creating jobs, keeping taxes low and reforming a broken government,” said Jones. “These are the principles that a majority of Californians share, especially among the East County constituents that I represent. I look forward to serving them in this new position.”
Assemblyman Brian Jones Says ‘Cap and Trade’ Equals ‘Pack and Go’ for California Businesses
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his commentary on the Cap and Trade Program in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. In this video, Assemblyman Jones explains how this costly program implemented by the California Air Resources Board will drive businesses out of the state.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
Video: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/77/?p=media&sid=431&id=12548
Assemblyman Brian Jones Releases Sixth Installment of: ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his sixth commentary in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. Assemblyman Jones discusses how the fire tax actually fills a budget hole rather than protect areas prone to wildfires.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
Video: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/77/?p=media&sid=431&id=12306
Mike Slater Interviews Asm. Brian Jones on His “Made in America” Legislation
Link to the Interview: http://www.760kfmb.com/story/19019170/assemblyman-brian-jones-talks-about-what-makes-something-made-in-the-usa-according-to-ca
Anna Good, Mike Slater Show Producer…
If you heard the Tony Maglica interview yesterday, you heard that the state of California won’t let him call his flashlights “Made in America”, because the light bulbs in them aren’t made in America, which he can’t even get in America!
Assemblyman Brian Jones joined us this morning to talk about the bill that was introduced, but struck down that would have allowed businesses like Maglite to have the same ability to call their products “Made in America”, which they would be able to in almost every other state!
Assemblyman Brian Jones Releases Fifth Installment of: ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Laurie Paredes
(916) 319-2077
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his fifth commentary in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. In this broadcast, Assemblyman Jones points out how voters were misled about high speed rail and where the state should be putting its money.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
Video: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/77/?p=media&sid=431&id=12494
Assemblyman Brian Jones Releases Fourth Installment of ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his fourth broadcast commentary in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. Assemblyman Jones questions why the Assembly Budget Committee spent less than one hour debating the state budget, and didn’t even take a vote, yet another committee spent nearly three hours debating bear hunting.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consists of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
Video: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/77/?p=media&sid=431&id=12448
Assemblyman Brian Jones Releases Third Edition of ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Laurie Paredes (916) 319-2077
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his third broadcast commentary in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. Assemblyman Jones discusses how California can reduce welfare dependency.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consist of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
Video Link: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/77/?p=media&sid=431&id=12377
Assemblyman Brian Jones Releases Another Edition of ‘Are You Kidding Me?’
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, releases his second broadcast commentary in the “Are You Kidding Me?” series. ]Assemblyman Jones points out how Californians were not included in the secret budget process.
The “Are You Kidding Me?” series consist of brief radio and television recordings on current state issues.
“Are You Kidding Me?”
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Brian Jones, R-Santee, kicks off the release of insightful commentaries this week entitled, “Are You Kidding Me?” Assemblyman Jones says “out loud” what many Californians are thinking about the Legislature in these brief, eye-opening segments. The commentaries provide common sense thinking about current problems and controversial issues facing California.
“I find myself shaking my head at the nonsense that surrounds the Legislature and then I ask, ‘Are You Kidding Me?’ From stupid bills to silly policies that have no relevance to Californians, it’s no wonder the Legislature has a low approval rating,” said Assemblyman Jones. “I hope these segments can raise awareness at the misguided priorities and reckless decisions at the Capitol, but at the same time provide alternative, practical solutions.”
Business Roundtable Helps Connect Job Seekers with Job Creators
Business Roundtable Helps Connect Job Seekers with Job Creators
SACRAMENTO – Demonstrating his commitment to make job creation a top priority in his East County district, Assemblyman Brian Jones (R-Santee) recently hosted a business roundtable in Santee that resulted in successful networking opportunities for job seekers and businesses.
“With San Diego County’s 9.7% unemployment rate above the national average of 8.6%, we must work extra hard to create jobs in our region,” said Jones. “That’s why I organized a roundtable to hear directly from local manufacturers about how they can more effectively create jobs. As a result, we created important partnerships to fight for job-friendly policies in Sacramento and to connect their businesses with local career centers to help people find jobs.”
Assemblyman Jones scores with Second Amendment event in Alpine
Over 70 residents of the 77th Assembly district attended a Second-Amendment Awareness Event hosted by Assemblyman Brian Jones on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the Lemon Grove Rod and Gun Club in Alpine.
The function included approximately 25 volunteers who donated their time and expertise to instruct novice shooters about accuracy and safety. The focus of the event highlighted the Second Amendment guarantee to own firearms as private citizens. Assemblyman Jones gave an update on legislative issues affecting gun-owners in California. Sam Paredes, Executive Director of Gun Owners California, was also on hand to give an update regarding his organizations efforts to fight gun-control legislation.
Citizens Redistricting Commission
Dear Community Leader:
As you know, the California Redistricting Citizen Commission established by Proposition 11 is well under way. The Commission will begin holding Public Hearings over the next 45 days in our area. Below you will find a link to the complete schedule of upcoming hearings and locations across California. The San Diego Hearings are scheduled for May 13th in San Marcos at CSUSM from 6:00 – 9:00; May 14th at San Diego Community College from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently it is listed as “CRC provides regional wrap-up” on the calendar and does not list a location.
Brown is making it obvious he doesn’t work for the taxpayers
Public employee unions spent $30 million to give Jerry Brown a third term. While I didn’t vote for him, as a Californian, I hoped he would help fix the state by standing up to the public employee unions who own Sacramento. If Nixon could go to China, maybe Jerry Brown — at this stage of his life — would stand up to the unions.
Unfortunately, instead of confronting public employee unions, he’s now confirming our worst fears by paying them back for their support with our tax dollars.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2011
CONTACT:
Laurie Paredes (916) 319-2077
ASSEMBLYMEMBERS JONES AND MANSOOR AUTHOR BILL TO STOP UNION AND CORPORATE POLITICAL INFLUENCE
Bill seeks to shift political power back to the people of California
Sacramento – Assemblyman Brian Jones (Santee) and Assemblyman Allan Mansoor (Costa Mesa) have jointly authored legislation to sharply curb the influx of special interest money into California politics. AB 860 will prohibit direct political contributions by corporations and unions to political candidates.
TAX DEBATE SHOWS REPUBLICAN PARTY IS NOT DEAD
TAX DEBATE SHOWS REPUBLICAN PARTY IS NOT DEAD
by Assemblyman Brian Jones
From FlashReport – April 5, 2011
I have to chuckle at how the media is making a concerted, if not a silly effort to declare the Republican Party “dead” in California. But from the comments I am getting from my constituents in Eastern San Diego County, they are pretty darn happy we are alive and kicking some “you-know-what” up here in Sacramento.
The press thinks we are a “dying minority party.” Why? Because we haven’t naively fallen in line with the Democrat’s game plan – which will do nothing but drive the state deeper in debt?
Assemblyman Brian Jones on the California High Speed Rail Project
California High Speed Rail Project: Program Deficiencies discussed at the Capitol
From Examiner.com
February 13th
Round two of meetings with Assembly and Senate sub-committee budget meetings held this week continued to bring a spotlight on High Speed Rail (HSR) issues. Some insightful comments were made at committee meetings last week by Senator Lowenthal, Assemblymember Diane Harkey, and newly elected Assemblymembers Brian Jones and David Valadao.
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