CDCAN Report #001-2011: Brown to be sworn in at 11 AM at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, CALIF  (CDCAN) [Updated 01/03/2011 01:35 AM (Pacific Time)] - Under the shadow of the worst on-going budget crisis the State has ever faced, Governor Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown [photo left] will be officially sworn in as California’s 39th governor Monday morning at 11:00 AM at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium. Technically though, the transfer of power has already occurred with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s term of office expiring Sunday evening at midnight, with the new Governor’s website already replacing the outgoing Governor’s.

In a comment on Twitter, the new Governor said that Monday’s inauguration will mean “…an exciting new chapter starts as I will be sworn in as Gov of CA. Here's wishing you exciting new chapters in this new year!”

Brown returns as governor in an extraordinary comeback, after first being elected as the State’s chief executive in November 1974, serving two terms (from January 1975 to January 1983), succeeding a former actor, Governor Ronald Reagan. Now, on January 3, 2011, 28 years later, Brown again takes office for a third term, and once again, and again succeeds a former actor, this time, Arnold Schwarzenegger [Note: the state constitutional term limits amendment took effect after Brown left office, so he is eligible to serve two terms as governor beyond the two terms he already served]

Brown’s inauguration ceremonies at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium is by invitation only (though limited number of tickets will be available to the public via a lottery), with doors opening at 10 AM – though the event will be televised live on several news stations across the state and live webcasted on CalChannel at www.calchannel.com ).  Governor Brown’s inaugural speech is likely to be brief and is not likely to provide details of what he will be proposing in his 2011-2012 State Budget plan that he is required to submit to the Legislature by January 10th (Monday).

A cocktail reception – by invitation – is scheduled to honor the new governor following the inauguration ceremonies, from 4:00  PM to 7:00 PM  at the California Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento.

Schwarzenegger Says Farewell In Final Sunday Radio Address

Former governor Schwarzenegger, in his farewell final radio address Sunday said that history would be the final judge of his Administration, but noted several accomplishments. The former governor said he had high hopes for California, despite the budget crisis and other problems facing the state, saying “… that there is no challenge too great for our state”.  In his farewell, he offered his “best wishes” to the new governor and his wife (see below for full text of Schwarzenegger’s farewell radio address)

Legislature Will Reconvene At 2:00 PM With Brief Floor Session

Meanwhile, the State Senate and Assembly, which swore in its new members December 6th, will reconvene the 2011 Legislative session at 2:00 PM Monday afternoon (January 3) at the State Capitol for a brief session.

No hearings have been scheduled yet, with Brown scheduled to release his proposed plan to address the State’s budget crisis on January 10th.   Brown will likely address the Legislature sometime later this week for his first “State of the State” – an address that will likely give some hints of what he intends to propose in his 2011-2012 State Budget plan.

The new governor is expected to propose a spending plan calling for well over $10 billion in new spending reductions – but also possibly a proposal to be put before voters a June special election that would extend for some period of time about $8 billion of temporary tax increases that are scheduled to expire this year.

The new governor is expected to propose mid-year spending cuts to address at least some of the $6 billion shortfall projected for the State budget year that ends June 30, 2011 – and another $19 billion or more that is estimated for the State budget year that begins July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012.  State budget officials have projected on-going State budget shortfalls of over $20 billion through at least 2016 unless the Governor and Legislature take permanent action.

Advocates for people with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind, seniors, low income families, workers and organizations and facilities who provide supports and services are bracing anxiously for what is expected to be sweeping major permanent reductions.

Governor  Schwarzenegger Makes Final Appointments Before Term Expires – Appointments Include Several Ex-Legislators

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, in his final hours before his term officially expired at 12 midnight, made several final appointments and also granted several pardons and sentence commutations.

His final actions came just hours before his term of office officially expired – and the new term of office for Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown, Jr. began

Among those appointed by the Governor, in his final hours before his term expired Sunday evening were:

• Dennis Hollingsworth, 43, of Murietta,  the former State Senate Republican leader who was termed out in 2010, appointed to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Compensation is $128,109 a year and requires confirmation by the State Senate. 
• Roy Ashburn, 56, of Bakersfield, former state senator who was termed out in 2010 appointed to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board. Compensation is $128,109 a year and requires confirmation by the State Senate. 
• Carole Migden, 62, a registered Democrat of San Francisco, former state senator from 2004 to 2008, has been appointed to the Agriculture Labor Relations Board. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $128,109.

Last week Schwarzenegger announced the appointments of Kim Belshe, the former Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, and Susan Kennedy, his former chief of staff, to the 5 member board of directors of the newly established California Health Benefits Exchange (see previous CDCAN Report for details)

Governor Issues 9 Pardons and 3 Sentence Commutations Including One for Son of Former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez

Governor Schwarzenegger in his final hours in office, also issued three sentence commutations including one for Esteban Nunez, the son of former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, who was convicted last year of voluntary manslaughter.

In addition, the Governor granted eight pardons and one conditional pardon to Kenneth Earl Autrey, Rex Black, Stephen Brown, Amnon Charash, Stephen Gaggero, Patrick Lee Harrelson, Robert Donald Harris, John Alexander Maclean and a conditional pardon to Rose Ann Parker.

The California Constitution empowers the Governor to grant executive clemency, including commutations and pardons, at his discretion and on conditions he deems proper. Pardons forgive a crime but do not erase a conviction. The procedure by which California residents may apply for a pardon is set forth in the California Penal Code.

As of January 2, 2011  Governor Schwarzenegger has issued 10 commutations. The following is a record of the number of commutations previous Governors have chosen to grant:

• Governor Gray Davis [1999-2003]: 0
• Governor Pete Wilson [1991-1999]: 3
• Governor George Deukmejian [1983-1991]: 0
• Governor Jerry Brown [1975-1983]: 1
• Governor Ronald Reagan [1967-1975]: 17

As of January 2, 2011, Governor Schwarzenegger has granted 16 pardons, including one conditional pardon and one amended pardon. The following is a record of the number of pardons previous Governors have chosen to grant:

• Governor Gray Davis [1999-2003]: 0
• Governor Pete Wilson [1991-1999]: 10
• Governor George Deukmejian [1983-1991]: 328
• Governor Jerry Brown [1975-1983 term]: 403
• Governor Ronald Reagan [1967-1975]: 575

FINAL RADIO ADDRESS BY SCHWARZENEGGER

Governor Schwarzenegger made his final radio address earlier on Sunday:

Hello, this is Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with another California Report.  I have had the privilege of speaking to you every Saturday for the last seven years through this weekly address. I have spoken to you about the many challenges facing our state, and the work that we have done to meet those challenges.

Today is my final address, and I want to say something simply from the heart. And that is: Thank You.

Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as your Governor.

I came to California four decades ago with absolutely nothing.

And because of this state welcoming me with open arms, I gained absolutely everything.

My family, my career, all my successes, I owe to California. The opportunity to give something back as Governor has been an immigrant’s dream come true.

History will be the final judge of my Administration’s record.

But I leave office proud of what we have accomplished.

Working together with Democrats and Republicans, to begin to rebuild California with the largest investment in infrastructure in a generation, has been a fantastic success.

We returned $50 billion to taxpayers through our workers’ compensation reforms.

We made California a world leader in clean energy and environmental protection. With redistricting and open primaries, we passed the greatest political reforms since Hiram Johnson.

We gave parents great new power over their children’s education and schools.

We approved major pension reform, and budget reform that will be on the ballot in 2012.

I am especially proud that we were never afraid to take on the big issues, make the tough choices, and set aside ideology in favor of compromise.

At times this cost me politically.

But I always acted in the best interests of California’s future.

Yet throughout all those political fights and legislative battles, I never forgot that the greatness of California is not found in its State Capitol, but in its people. I have seen the very best of California:

The spirit of our innovators and entrepreneurs.

The heart of our volunteers.

The courage of our firefighters, military personnel  and first responders.

If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that there is no challenge too great for our state.

We have endured earthquakes, floods, mudslides, oil spills and drought.

Three years ago we suffered from the largest firestorm in state history.

We’ve suffered from the worst global recession in 80 years.

But through it all, we battled, we persevered, and we emerged, still standing strong. We are still the world’s eighth largest economy, with a $2 trillion GDP.

We still attract more venture capital than the rest of the nation combined.

 We are still the entertainment capital of the world and the innovation capital of the world; the Mecca of high-tech, bio-tech and clean-tech.

We are still the place where millions flock from around the world to play on our beaches, camp in our redwoods, eat our food, drink our wine, and enjoy our entertainment.

 California is still, without a doubt, the greatest state in the greatest country in the world.

 It still is the Golden Dream by the Sea.

Now, as my Administration ends, the work of a new Administration begins.

On Monday, Jerry Brown will be sworn in as my successor.

To Jerry and his wife Anne, I send my very best wishes.

And to the people of California, I say once again: thank you for allowing me to serve you.

I have had no greater honor, and no greater joy.

So thank you for watching, and thank you for listening

GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER’S FINAL APPOINTMENTS

Governor Schwarzenegger announced, before his term expired, several final appointments including Megan Juring to the position of Deputy Director for Independent Living and External Affairs at the Department of Rehabilitation. This position includes responsibilities for Independent Living and Assistive Technology; Disability Access; the Client Assistance Program; and the Public Affairs Office.

Below is a listing (in alphabetical order of the board or commission) of those final appointments by the Governor that he announced before his term expired, that relate to health, human services impacting people with disabilities, mental health needs, the blind, deaf and seniors – in addition to several appointments to boards and commission dealing with access rights:

BOARD OF GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND

This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem:

• Frank Welte, 49, a registered Democrat of San Leandro, has been appointed to the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind. He has served as director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs for the California Council of the Blind since 2009. Previously, Welte worked for Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired as a program assistant from 2008 to 2009 and outreach consultant from 2007 to 2008. He was a vision loss resource specialist for LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in 2008. Welte was a quality assurance analyst for Bank of America from 2004 to 2005, consultant for SSB Technologie from 2003 to 2004 and a programmer and analyst for McKesson Corporation from 1989 to 1998. He has served as a board member and volunteer for the California Council of the Blind since 1994.
• Lawrence Grable, 54, a registered Republican of Rancho Cucamonga, has been appointed to the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind. He has served as director of Governor Schwarzenegger’s Riverside Field Office since 2004. Previously, Grable was a sales manager for CBM Systems from 2002 to 2003, a manager for Allied Equipment in 2003, a dispatch coordinator for United Rentals from 1998 to 2001, a manager for Ahern Rentals from 1988 to 1998 and was accounts receiver and purchaser for Matich Corporation from 1986 to 1988.

CALIFORNIA BOARD OF PODIATRY

This position does not require Senate confirmation and compensation is $100 per diem:

• Karen Wrubel, 53, a registered Republican of Rancho Palos Verdes, has been reappointed to the California Board of Podiatry, where she has served as a member since 2007. She has been owner and podiatrist of Far West Podiatry (formerly known as Karen Wrubel Podiatry) since 1985. Wrubel is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, California Podiatric Medical Association, Los Angeles County Podiatric Medical Society, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Professional Wound Care Association, Hear My Voice and the California Podiatric Medical Association Governmental Affairs Committee.

CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING

This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem:

• Darlene Bradley, 56, a registered Republican of Buena Park, has been appointed to the California Board of Registered Nursing. She has served as director of emergency trauma services for the University of California, Irvine since 2000, lead faculty for the Health Care Administration School of Health Sciences and Nursing at the University of Phoenix since 2003 and consultant for Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital in the Peoples Republic of China since 1994. Additionally, Bradley has been a supervisory nurse clinician for the National Disaster Medical System, Department of Public Health since 1984 and faculty for the University of Phoenix since 1995. She is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Disaster Medical Systems, American Heart Association, Academy of Forensic Experts, American Association of Nurse Executives, International Association of Forensic Nurses and American Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• William Douglas Hoffner, 38, a registered Republican of Elk Grove, has been appointed to the California Board of Registered Nursing. He has served as undersecretary for the Labor and Workforce Development Agency since 2007. Previously, Hoffner was deputy cabinet secretary for the Office of Governor Schwarzenegger from 2006 to 2007 and deputy director of legislative affairs for the Department of General Services from 2004 to 2006. He was executive director for Connerly and Associates from 1999 to 2004 and legislative director for Assemblymember Fred Aguiar from 1995 to 1998.

CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE POLICY COMMISSION

Compensation for this position is $25 per diem and does not require confirmation by the State Senate:

• Rosslynn Byous, 49, a “decline to state” registered voter, of Rancho Cucamonga, has been appointed to the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission. She has worked as associate dean of administration and program director at Charles Drew Medical School since 2010, assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine since 2002 and as faculty for the primary care assistant preparatory program at Riverside Community College since 1999. She served as associate professor at Western University of Health Sciences from 1997 to 2002, where she previously served as instructor of physician assistant education from 1991 to 1997.
• William Henning, 55, a registered Republican of Yorba Linda, has been appointed to the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission. He has served as the chief medical officer at Inland Empire Health Plan since 2004. Henning has worked as preventive medicine residency advisory committee and physician supervisor at Loma Linda University since 2004, attending physician at the Family Care Clinic at the Riverside County Regional Medical Center from 2001 to 2009 and family practitioner for Fallbrook Primary Care Group from 1988 to 2001.
• Mario San Bartolome, M.D., 39, a registered Democrat of Santa Maria, has been appointed to the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission. He has been working as a family physician at Ventana Health and Medical Center since 2009 and as medical director at Arete Health since 2010. San Bartolome was assistant director of community medicine at Long Beach Memorial Family Practice from 2006 to 2009, family physician at the Laguna Beach Community Clinic from 2006 to 2008, and chief resident at Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine from 2005 to 2006.
• Tracey Norton, 60, a registered Democrat of Avalon, has been appointed to the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission. She has served as physician for the Catalina Island Medical Center since 2008. Norton worked as residency program director at the University of Southern California, Department of Family Medicine from 1996 to 2008, medical director of Planned Parenthood of Pasadena from 1992 to 2002, director of maternity services at Glendale Adventist Medical Center from 1992 to 1996, faculty practice physician at University Family Physicians Los Angeles from 1990 to 1992, obstetrics coordinator at the University of Southern California Medical Center from 1987 to 1992, staff physician at CIGNA Medical Center from 1986 to 1987, where she previously worked as outside provider from 1985 to 1986, and in family practice at Hillsdale Medical Clinic from 1983 to 1984.
• Andrea Renwanz-Boyle, 62, a registered Republican of Mill Valley, has been appointed to the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission. She has worked as associate professor at San Francisco State University since 1989. Renwanz-Boyle worked as adult nurse practitioner at Permanente Medical Group from 1978 to 1986, adult nurse practitioner at Wadsworth VA Medical Center from 1977 to 1978 and as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital from 1970 to 1976.
• Ashby Wolfe, 31, a registered Democrat of Sacramento, has been appointed to the California Healthcare Workforce Policy Commission. She has worked as a resident in family medicine for the University of California, Davis since 2008.

CALIFORNIA HEALTH POLICY AND DATA ADVISORY COMMISSION

This position has no salary and does not require confirmation by the State Senate:

• Joe Corless, M.D., a registered Republican, 76, of Corona, has been reappointed to the California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission, where he has served as a member since 2008. He has served as a pediatric physician for the Pediatric Care Medical Group of Huntington Beach since 2009 and as a pediatric physician for Jacob Sweidan, M.D. since 2009. Corless worked as a pediatric physician for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center from 2001 to 2009 and had a private practice in pediatrics, allergy and immunology from 1967 to 2001. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1966 with a rank of Major.
• Patricia Harvey, 51, a registered Republican of Thousand Oaks, has been appointed to the California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission. She has worked as vice president of quality and risk management, patient care services and clinical operations support for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Southern California Region since 2006, where she previously served as data quality and risk management practice leader from 2003 to 2006. Harvey served as project manager for Southern California Permanente Medical Group from 2000 to 2003, department administrator for maternity services for Kaiser Foundation Hospital from 1997 to 2000 and regional coordinator of vision and hearing services for the Texas Department of Health from 1994 to 1996. She is a member of the American Public Health Association, California Association for Health Care Quality and the Association of California Nursing Leaders.
• M. Reza Karkia, 61, a registered Republican of Anaheim Hills, has been reappointed to the California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission, where he has served as a member since 2008. He has served as chief executive officer of the Institute of Higher Education Resources since 2000. Karkia worked as the executive director of academic affairs at California State University, Dominguez Hills from 1998 to 2000, where he previously served as executive director for university advancement, campus development and technology advancement from 1996 to 1998 and assistant executive vice president from 1994 to 1996. He worked as the energy and utilities acting chief for the California State University Chancellor’s Office from 1987 to 1994 and vice president and general manager for W.F. Ryan and Associates from 1981 to 1987.

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

This position does not require Senate confirmation and the salary is $56,095:

• Diane Griffiths, 61, a registered Democrat of Sacramento, has been appointed to the California Medical Assistance Commission. She has served as chief of staff and secretary for the University of California, Board of Regents since 2007. Griffiths previously served as a commissioner on the California Medical Assistance Commission from 2002 to 2007. She worked as chief counsel for the California State Assembly Rules Committee from 2002 to 2007 and 1998 to 2000, chief of staff and chief counsel to Assembly Speaker Robert M. Hertzberg from 2000 to 2002, chief counsel and director of policy to Assembly Speaker Cruz M. Bustamante from 1996 to 1998, chief of staff to Assembly Member Barbara Friedman from 1994 to 1996, chief of staff to Assembly Member Bart Margolin from 1992 to 1994 and chief consultant for the Assembly Insurance Committee from 1989 to 1992. Griffiths also served as general counsel for the Fair Political Practices Commission from 1986 to 1989, counsel for the California State Assembly Public Safety Committee from 1983 to 1986, deputy public defender for the State of California from 1980 to 1983, deputy public defender for Santa Cruz County from 1978 to 1980, research attorney for Justice Frank Newman of the California Supreme Court from 1977 to 1978 and law clerk for Justice Robert C. Erwin and Justice John H. Diamond of the Alaska Supreme Court from 1976 to 1977.
• Vicki Marti, 63, a Democrat of Fairfax, has been appointed to the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board and reappointed to the California Medical Assistance Commission, where she has served as commissioner since 2002. She has served on the Board of Directors of Marin Services for Women since 2009, where she previously served as program director from 1999 to 2009 and outpatient coordinator and case manager from 1988 to 1999. Marti served as psychotherapist and drug and alcohol counselor for Futures in Recovery from 1997 to 1999 and counselor and family intervention specialist from 1987 to 1989. She is a member of the Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and Marin County Dual Diagnosis Task Force.The Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board position requires Senate confirmation and the salary is $111,845.
• Nancy McFadden, 52, a registered Democrat of Sacramento, has been reappointed to the California Medical Assistance Commission, where she has served as a member since 2006. She has been senior vice president and senior advisor to the chairman and chief executive officer at PG and E since 2009, where she previously served as senior vice president of public affairs from 2005 to 2009. McFadden served as chairperson for the California Medical Assistance Commission from 2003 to 2005, senior advisor to Governor Gray Davis from 2001 to 2003, deputy chief of staff for the Office of the Vice President from 2000 to 2001 and general counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation from 1996 to 2000.

CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem:

• Shirley Lee Wheat, 41, a registered Republican of Irvine has been reappointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy, where she has served as a member since 2007. She is a stay-at-home mother. Lee Wheat served as chief financial officer at Capital Campaigns from 2004 to 2005. She was deputy campaign manager for the Rosario Marin for U.S. Senate campaign from 2003 to 2004 and served as special assistant at the U.S. Department of Treasury from 2001 to 2003. Lee Wheat served as senior analyst at the Republican National Committee from 1999 to 2001 and was director of coalitions and budget analyst for the Committee on Budget in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1999.
• Anil “Neil” Hiro Badlani, 43, a registered Democrat of Cerritos has been appointed to the California State Board of Pharmacy. Since 2006, he has worked as a pharmacist at the National Compounding Institute and as a research and development pharmacist for Healthspecialty Skin Care. Badlani was pharmacy manager at American Drug Stores, Savon Drugs from 1991 to 1995, franchise owner of a General Nutrition Center from 1991 to 1994 and staff pharmacist for American Drug Stores, Savon Drugs from 1990 to 1991. He is a member of Prescription Compounding Centers of America, International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists and California Pharmacists Association.

COMMISSION ON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

The position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no salary:

• Aaron Hamilton, 30, a registered “decline to state” of Santa Ana, has been appointed to the Commission on Emergency Medical Services. He has worked as chief technology officer at GPS Logic since January 2010 and as systems engineer, dispatcher, and emergency medical technician at Care Ambulance Service since 2000. Hamilton previously worked as reserve firefighter and driver-operator at the Orange County Fire Authority from 1998 to 2006.
• David Rose, 46, a registered Democrat of Livermore, has been appointed to the Commission on Emergency Medical Services. He has worked as a fire captain and paramedic for the Santa Clara Fire Department since 2000 and as an emergency medical technician (EMT) instructor since 1993. Rose has worked as an EMT instructor for Mission College in Santa Clara, where he also serves as an EMT training program director. He previously served as a driver, engineer and paramedic for the Santa Clara Fire Department from 1998 to 2000 and as a firefighter and paramedic from 1991 to 1998. Rose worked as a firefighter and paramedic for the South San Francisco Fire Department from 1986 to 1991, as mobile intensive care paramedic for Santa Clara Valley Paramedical Services from 1985 to 1986.

DENTAL HYGIENE COMMITTEE OF CALIFORNIA

This appointment does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem:

• William Langstaff, 63,  a registered “decline to state” of North Tustin, has been appointed to the Dental Hygiene Committee of California. He has owned and operated a private practice in Villa Park, California since 1975. Prior to that, Langstaff was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1975. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Association, Southern California Academy of General Dentistry and is currently president of the California Academy of General Dentistry.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES – AREA BOARD XIII

Position has no salary and does not require confirmation by State Senate:

Molly Kennedy, 41, a registered Republican of Vista, is recommended for reappointment to the Developmental Disabilities, Area Board XIII. She served as director of the Healthcare for the Homeless Program for San Mateo County from 1997 to 2008 and community program specialist from 1991 to 1997. She is a member of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council and a member of the Cerebral Palsy Association Board of Directors.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - AREA BOARD XII

This position has no salary and does not require State Senate confirmation:

• Lynn Baldi, 63, a Republican, of Beaumont, has been appointed to the Developmental Disabilities, Area Board XII, where she previously served as a member from 2005 to 2007. She has worked as a manager for Baldi Bros. since 1984. Baldi is a member and past chair of Soroptimist International Beaumont Banning, a member and past president of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Banning Chamber of Commerce, a member and past chair of The Community Foundation serving Riverside and San Bernardino County, a member of the San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital Board, a member of the San Gorgoino Memorial Hospital District Board, a member of the Crafton College Foundation Board and a member of the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce.
• Daniel Gonzales, 39, a registered Republican of Rancho Cucamonga, has been appointed to the Developmental Disabilities, Area Board XII. He has worked as a police officer and field sergeant for the Los Angeles Police Department since 1997.
• Loleta White-Findeisen, 51, a registered Republican of Twentynine Palms, has been appointed to the Developmental Disabilities, Area Board XII. She has worked as a care provider for In-Home Supportive Services since 1990. White-Findeisen was a coordinator for exceptional family members at ES Incorporated from 1995 to 1997.

FIRST 5 CALIFORNIA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FIRST COMMISSION

The First 5 California Children and Families Commission position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem:

• Jennifer Kent, 37, a registered Republican of Sacramento, has been appointed to the First 5 California Children and Families Commission and to the Medical Board of California. She has served as deputy legislative secretary in the Office of Governor Schwarzenegger since 2008. Previously, Kent worked for the California Health and Human Services Agency as an associate secretary of legislative affairs from 2007 to 2008, deputy director of legislative and government affairs from 2004 to 2007 and director of government and external affairs from 2000 to 2004. She was senior health and regulatory analyst for the California Optometric Association from 1999 to 2000.

MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

Compensation is $100 per diem and DOES require confirmation by the State Senate:

• Jennifer Kent, 37, a registered Republican of Sacramento, has been appointed to the Medical Board of California [see First 5 California Children and Families Commission appointment for Kent’s background]

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION

This position has no salary and does not require confirmation by the State Senate:

• Bill Brown, 54, a Republican, of Lompoc, has been appointed to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. He has worked as a sheriff and coroner for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office since 2007. Brown served as chief of police for the city of Lompoc from 1995 to 2007, chief of police for the city of Moscow, Idaho from 1992 to 1995, police lieutenant for the city of Inglewood from 1980 to 1992, police officer for the city of Pacifica from 1977 to 1980, paramedic for Professional Ambulance Service from 1975 to 1977 and emergency medical technician for Snyder Ambulance Company from 1974 to 1975.

NAPA STATE HOSPITAL ADVISORY BOARD

These positions do not have a salary and do not require confirmation by the State Senate:

• Mary Butler, 56, a Democrat, of Yountville, has been appointed to the Napa State Hospital Advisory Board. She has worked as a chief probation officer for the Napa County Probation Department since 2002. Butler served as behavioral health manager for Napa County Health and Human Services from 1997 to 2002, where she previously served as a supervising mental health counselor from 1987 to 1997 and as a mental health counselor from 1985 to 1987. She worked as a social services worker at Sonoma County Social Services from 1984 to 1985 and as a mental health worker at Napa County Human Services from 1982 to 1984.
• Nancy Lungren, 55, a registered Republican of Sacramento, has been appointed to the Napa State Hospital Advisory Board. She has served as assistant director of communications for the California Department of Developmental Services since 2009. Lungren served as deputy secretary of strategic planning and outreach for the California Department of Food and Agriculture from 2005 to 2009, chief of communications for the California Department of Corrections in 2005, assistant director for communications and public affairs for the California Department of the Youth Authority from 2004 to 2005, regional representative for California State Senator Rico Oller from 1997 to 2004, president of Lungren and Company from 1988 to 2004, vice president of the Hannaford Company from 1991 to 1993 and executive assistant to Assemblyman John Lewis from 1984 to 1990.
• Suzanne Sculley, 57, a registered Democrat of Napa, has been appointed to the Napa State Hospital Advisory Board. She has worked as a mental health counselor for the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency since 2006. Sculley was an alcohol and drug counselor for Duffys Myrtledale from 2003 to 2006, a behavior specialist consultant and mobile therapist for Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services from 2001 to 2003 and a drinking and driving program counselor for the Napa County DUI/Drug Diversion Program from 1997 to 2000. She is a National Certified Addiction Counselor and a California Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Sculley is a member of the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors and the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.
• Karen Smith, M.D., 54, a registered “decline to state” of Napa, has been appointed to the Napa State Hospital Advisory Board. She has served as a public health officer and deputy director of the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency since 2004 and as a faculty consultant for the Francis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center since 1997. Smith was deputy health officer and tuberculosis control officer for the Santa Clara County Public Health Department from 2001 to 2004, clinical faculty for Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center from 1997 to 2004, assistant section chief of the Surveillance and Epidemiology Section, Tuberculosis Control Branch of the California Department of Health Services from 2000 to 2001, assistant health officer and tuberculosis control officer for the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health from 1997 to 2000 and a lecturer for the Department of Biology at Leland Stanford Jr. University in 1998.

OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no salary:

• Gregory Weisswasser, N.D., 34, a registered “decline to state” of Penn Valley, has been appointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. He has served as a naturopathic doctor/owner of Whitewater Naturopathic Medicine since 2005. Prior to that, Weisswasser was a student at Bastyr University from 1999 to 2004. He is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the California Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
• Koren Barrett, M.D., 37, a registered Democrat of Corona Del Mar has been appointed to the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. She has served as a naturopathic doctor at Newport Integrative Health since 2007. Previously, Barrett was a naturopathic doctor at the Susan Samueli Center at the University of California, Irvine from 2008 to 2009 and a naturopathic doctor for the Institute for Progressive Medicine from 2004 to 2007. From 2003 to 2008, she was a naturopathic physicians licensing examinations item writer. Barrett is an advisory board member for Sanesco International and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the California Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

PHYSICAL THERAPY BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem:

• Sara Takii, 65, a registered Republican of Bakersfield, has been reappointed to the Physical Therapy Board of California, where she has served as a member since 2006. She has been the president and owner of Southcoast Rehabilitation Associates since 1979. Previously, Takii was the administrator at Bay Harbor Rehabilitation Center from 1975 to 1978. She was the head of the Physical Therapy Department at Bay Harbor Hospital from 1974 to 1978 and staff physical therapist at Long Beach Memorial Hospital from 1971 to 1974. From 1968 to 1971, Takii was staff physical therapist at the Spalding Rehabilitation Center. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, president of the Bakersfield Republican Women Federated and a delegate to the California Republican Party.
• Martha Jewell, 66, a registered “decline to state” of Contra Costa, has been reappointed to the Physical Therapy Board of California, where she has served as a member since 2006. She has been professor emeritus at Samuel Merritt College since 2006, having previously served as a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy since 1989. Jewell was a visiting professor and lecturer at the Dalhousie University School of Physical Therapy in Nova Scotia in 1989. Previously, she was a physical therapist at Ocean Park Orthopedic and Sport Therapy from 1988 to 1989. Jewell was an associate professor of physical therapy at Mount Saint Mary's College from 1986 to1989 and was a senior lecturer in the Division of Physical Therapy at Stanford University from 1983 to 1985. She is a member and past president of the American Physical Therapy Association.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AID DISPENSERS BOARD

This position does not require Senate confirmation and compensation is $100 per diem:

• Deane Manning, 59, a registered Republican of Fallbrook, has been appointed to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board. He has owned Superior Hearing Aid Service since 1997. Manning was general manager of Destination Hotels from 1994 to 1996 and general manager and director of Golf Operations for JC Resorts from 1986 to 1994. He is a member of the International Hearing Society, the Menifee Medical Center Foundation Board and the Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation Board.
• Robert Green, 49, a registered Democrat of Contra Costa, has been reappointed to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, where he has served as a member since 2010. He has owned East Bay Audiologists since 2007 and has been senior audiologist for Outpatient Rehabilitation at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center since 1989. Green is a member of the American Academy of Audiology, the California Academy of Audiology, and of Self Help for the Hard of Hearing.

STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY

This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation:

• Alexander Kim, 38, a registered Republican of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the State Board of Optometry. Since 2004, he has been deputy director and community liaison to the Asian American community for Governor Schwarzenegger’s Los Angeles Office. He most recently served as an economic development representative and liaison for the Asian-American community for Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn.
• Kenneth Lawenda, O.D., 65, a registered Republican of Hollywood, has been reappointed to the State Board of Optometry, where he has served as a member since 2007. He has been an optometrist in private practice since 1970 and chief of optometry for the Cedar Sinai Medical Center since 2001. Lawenda is a member of the Los Angeles County Optometric Society.

STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL

There is no salary for these appointments to the council and none of appointments to this council requires State Senate confirmation:

• Michael Agyin, 32, a registered Democrat, of Los Angeles -  appointed to the State Independent Living Council.  Worked as a job coach for The Marriott Foundation, Bridges Los Angeles since 2009 and as deaf festival consultant for Los Angeles Councilmember Tony Cardenas since 2008, where he previously served as a special project assistant from 2005 to 2006. Agyin worked in neighborhood and community services for the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa from 2008 to 2009, as program assistant for the Campaign for College Opportunity from 2006 to 2007 and as a public ally fellow for Public Allies from 2006 to 2007.
• Louis Frick, 53, a registered Democrat, of La Mesa, has been reappointed to the State Independent Living Council, where he has served as a member since 2009. He has served as the executive director of Access to Independence since 2003, where he previously worked as deputy director of business and operations from 2002 to 2003, interim executive director from 2001 to 2002 and lead consultant from 1999 to 2001. Frick worked as manager of Cooper General Contracting from 1994 to 1999.
• Robert Hand, 60, a registered “decline to state” of Coarsegold, has been reappointment to the State Independent Living Council, where he has served as a member since February 2010. He has worked as the executive director for Central Valley Resources for Independence since 2005 and as president of Hand and Pizelo Consulting since 2000. Hand worked as an adjunct instructor for California State University, Fresno from 2009 to 2010, as administrative and program surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities from 1994 to 2005, as the chief executive officer of Heartland Opportunity Center from 1993 to 2005 and executive director for WORK from 1989 to 1993. He currently serves on the State Independent Living Council and the city of Fresno Disability Advisory Center.
• Jessica Lorenz, 32, a registered “decline to state” of Oakland, has been reappointed to the State Independent Living Council, where she has served as a member since 2010. She has served as an associate director for Independent Living Resource Center in San Francisco since 2009, where she previously worked as systems change coordinator from 2000 to 2005. Lorenz worked as director of public policy and information for Lighthouse for the Blind from 2006 to 2009, intake coordinator for the San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability in 2006, instructor for Keys to Introducing Disability in Society Project in 2005 and technology trainer for Adaptive Technology Services from 1999 to 2000.
• Susan Madison, 61, a registered “decline to state” of Escondido, has been reappointed to the State Independent Living Council, where she has served as a member since 2008. She has served as a disability services coordinator for the City of San Diego since 2007. In addition, Madison has worked as a project manager for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities since 2000 and disability services consultant and trainer for Access to Independence San Diego since 1990. She was a public policy fellow for the National Council on Disability in 2000, executive director for the Arizona Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities from 1997 to 1999 and director of education for the Phoenix, Arizona Center Against Sexual Abuse from 1990 to 1997.
• Cherie Phoenix, 51, a registered Democrat of Ventura, has been reappointed to the State Independent Living Council, where she has served as a member since 2008. She is the founder and has been the executive director of Life After Brain Injury since 2008. Phoenix worked as executive director of the Brain Injury Support Group of Ventura County from 2005 to 2008, office manager for Conejo Valley Unified School District from 2001 to 2004, technical editor for Logicon from 1986 to 1989 and special events coordinator for the Constitutional Rights Foundation from 1982 to 1986.

DISABILITY ACCESS RIGHTS RELATED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

The following appointments made by Governor Schwarzenegger before his term expired are to boards and commissions that have impact on access rights related issues for people with disabilities, mental health needs and seniors and businesses:

BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION

These appointment require State Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem:

• Jeffrey Schnurr, 50, a registered Republican of Sunol, has been appointed to the Building Standards Commission. Schnurr has served as director of construction for ROEM Builders since 2008. Schnurr was senior division vice president for Toll Brothers from 2002 to 2008 and was owner of Sunol Consulting Group from 2000 to 2002. Previously, he was director of construction for Centex Homes from 1998 to 2000; construction manager for Porter Homes from 1993 to 1998; regional construction manager for Morrison Homes from 1988 to 1992; construction manager for General Homes Corporation from 1984 to 1988; vice president of B and T Contracting from 1985 to 1987; and general superintendent for Henry Brothers from 1983 to 1985. Schnurr is a member of the United States Green Building Council and Build It Green.
• Steven Winkel, 62, a registered Democrat of Berkeley, has been reappointed to the Building Standards Commission, where he has served as a member since 2000. Winkel has served as a building code consultant for The Preview Group since 2005 and was architect project manager for Miller Willis and Associates from 1991 to 1996. Previously, he was senior associate for Field Paolie Architects from 1986 to 2004; architect, civil engineer for Bissell and Karn from 1977 to 1981; and intern architect for Osborne and Stewart from 1971 to 1977. Winkel is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the International Code Conference and serves on the board of directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences.

CALIFORNIA ARCHITECTS BOARD

These appointments do not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem.

• Sheran Voight, 52, registered Republican of Chino Hills, has been reappointed to the California Architects Board, where she has served as a member since 2006. She has served as broker associate for Advantage Real Estate since 2009. Previously, Voight was broker associate with the Western Group in Chino from 1997 to 2009. She served as broker/owner of American Dream Properties from 1994 to 1997 and broker/associate and office manager of the Western Group’s Chino and Upland offices from 1991 to 1997. Voight was a real estate broker for the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1981 to 1985 and a real estate agent in the State of Alabama from 1977 to 1978. From 1965 to 1970, she served as an Elementary School Teacher. Voight is a member of the California Association of Realtors and the Chino Healthy Cities Committee. She is also chair of the San Bernardino County Assessment Appeals Board and a commissioner for Chino Hills Planning Commission.
• Hraztan Zeitlian, 43, a registered Republican of Los Angeles, has been reappointed to the California Architects Board, where he has served as a member since 2008. He has been vice president and director of design of the Santa Monica office of DLR Group WWCOT since 2009. From 2007 to 2009, Zeitlian was vice president and director of design of the Los Angeles office of Leo A. Daly. He is founder of Struere, a research-based architectural think tank. In 2009, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa appointed Zeitlian to the Mayor’s Design Advisory Panel. He is a board member of the Los Angeles Business Council and a member of the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter.
• Pasqual Gutierrez, 61, a registered “decline to state” of Walnut, has been reappointed to the California Architects Board, where he has served as a member since 2006. He has been principal and director of architecture for HMC Architects since 1999. Previously, Gutierrez served as principal of Gutierrez Partnership from 1988 to 1999 and architect for Reel Grobman Associates from 1983 to 1988. Gutierrez served in Viet Nam as Platoon Sergeant with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects.