California Legislature battleground eyed in Obama era era
In Sacramento Democrats hold a strong 48 to 31 advantage in the Assembly with one seat vacant and 22 to 16 in the Senate with two vacancies. Republicans warn of voter apathy and fundraising difficulties as they fight to hold seats against a Democratic push in key districts led by leaders like George Deukmejian James Mills and Leo McCarthy.
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Chronicle Endorses Flourney for California Governor
The San Francisco Chronicle endorsed Republican Houston I. Flourney for governor with no comments. It also backed Republican John L. Harmer for lieutenant governor and most GOP statewide candidates, while endorsing Democrat Alan Cranston for U.S. Senate. The paper notes Cranston seeks a second six year term and criticizes rival McKeever over draft status. The Orange County race between Robin son and McKeever is noted but not detailed.
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Mayors oppose busing tax in Los Angeles area
A coalition of mayors led by Pomona's Ray LeFire urged defeating Proposition A the bus tax initiative saying it would burden residents with high costs to fund a transit system mainly benefiting downtown Los Angeles merchants and real estate owners. The group claims about 20 county mayors back the stance while 78 total mayors may be contacted. Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley backs Proposition 4 amid a intensified campaign.
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Set L A vote on fluoridation
Los Angeles voters may decide fluoridation of the city water after the City Council voted eight to one to place a referendum on the April 1 1975 primary ballot to repeal the current fluoridation ordinance. The council also directed drafting ordinances delaying implementation by the water department and pending the election.
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