If Congressman Kevin Kiley wants to be California’s governor, he has an unusual way of demonstrating that he has our best interests in mind.
His bill to defund high-speed rail will eliminate nearly 16,000 well-paying jobs with benefits while abandoning 115 miles of completed work. Families will be able to travel quickly, easily, affordably, and stress-free by train.
Instead of working for his constituents, Kiley appears to be serving the interests of Elon Musk, who opposes the project, and President Donald Trump, who dislikes California.
Cheryl Davis
Folsom
Opinion
All quiet in District 3
Last week, I emailed Congressman Kevin Kiley urging him to consider the expertise provided by federal employees before supporting widespread punitive federal employee staffing cuts. The current Trump administration policy is not cost-effective management and is not improving the lives of Californians.
So far, I’ve had no luck reaching my federal representative to ask what he has done to justify his position. I suppose his entire staff may have been laid off by the Department of Government Efficiency.
Ann Manji
Auburn
Fair pay
CalPERS must attract and retain top financial and investment professionals who manage billions of dollars. Private firms pay more for similar roles, so competitive pay is critical to maximizing returns and ensuring pensions for teachers, firefighters, and public employees.
Public service is about commitment rather than enrichment. Most state employees earn low wages while dedicating their careers to the public. Fair pay at all levels is critical to a pension system that benefits everyone.
Brian O’Neill
Roseville
For whose benefit?
The California State University system has launched an AI quest, but who benefits? If I’m not mistaken, the purpose of sending people to college is to advance their education and practice critical thinking.
This sounds more like a welfare program for tech companies that do not require the funds.
Michael Santos
Antelope
Baffled at blame
I have had rooftop solar for many years. And now, as of 2020, rooftop solar is required to be on all new California homes. So why, all of a sudden, are solar owners being blamed for PG&E’s financial woes? This is baffling to me, as we contribute to the grid.
Do people think PG&E will lower rates? I’ve been a customer for almost 50 years and have yet to see that happen.
Molly Weingart
Woodland
