Cranston Appraisers Debate Slated Reform Efforts
A 1965 proposal by Cranston, amid a fight over state appraisers, sought to curb influence and ensure an economical appraisal system. Critics accuse Cranston of using appraisers to shift political ties, with libel suits and calls for civil service reforms persisting as Bagley and Schrade press for stricter controls and full disclosure of appraiser expenses.