Finally the truth is out. The California Coastal Commission is an autocratic, non-democratic, pseudo governmental agency. I, for one, never thought I would see this verity revealed in my lifetime. Ask anyone who has been compelled to appear before or offer testimony before the California Coastal Commission. It certainly behooves us all to make sure that this commission, which originally was created as a time limited group to protect the coast, becomes responsible to “we the people” by making its members elected officials. As such we would have them be responsible to a democratic process.
The abuses, clearly evident to all, which the Commission members have been practicing for years, the perks, junkets, etc., have all been beyond public correction due to the nature of the way the commission has been formulated. It may take years before this web of bureaucracy and deceit can be eliminated. In the meantime all those who are truly interested in preserving and protecting the California coast in an equitable and democratic manner should join together to bring this about. A group which can act as amicus curiae in legal matters and which can petition our state legislature should be formed. It shall take time and money for justice to be achieved.
Ron Lawrence