Who is Roseville Congressman Kevin Kiley working for? Californians? Or Elon Musk? | Opinion
Kiley doesn’t work for us
“CA Congressman offers bill to defund high-speed rail project,” (sacbee.com, Dec. 11)
If Congressman Kevin Kiley wants to be California’s governor, he sure has a strange way of showing he has our best interests in mind.
His bill to defund high-speed rail will kill almost 16,000 good-paying jobs with benefits and leave 115 miles of completed work abandoned. The train will provide fast, easy, inexpensive, stress-free travel for families.
Instead of working for his constituents, Kiley appears to be doing the bidding of Elon Musk, who doesn’t like the project, and President Donald Trump — who doesn’t like California.
Cheryl Davis
Folsom
All quiet in District 3
“CA Congressman offers bill to defund high-speed rail project,” (sacbee.com, Dec. 11)
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
“These California state workers make over $1 million,” (sacbee.com, Feb. 12)
CalPERS must attract and retain top financial and investment professionals who manage billions in assets. Private firms offer higher compensation for similar roles, so competitive pay is essential to maximizing returns and securing pensions for teachers, firefighters and public servants.
Public service is about commitment, not enrichment. Most state workers earn modest wages, dedicating their careers to the public. Fair pay at all levels is key to a pension system that works for everyone.
Brian O’Neill
Roseville
For whose benefit?
“State universities launch “landmark” AI quest for students and profs,” (sacbee.com, Feb. 5)
The California State University system launched AI quest, but for whose benefit? If I’m not mistaken, the purpose of sending people to college is to learn at a higher level of education and practice critical thinking.
This sounds more like a welfare program for tech companies that don’t need the money.
Michael Santos
Antelope
Baffled at blame
“State agencies propose how to lower California energy costs,” (sacbee.com, Feb. 18)
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