Assembly candidate says governor wrong on taxes, suggests meeting budget by taxing booze and tobacco, releasing all non-violent prisoners and taxing polluters.

SACRAMENTO (June 6, 2009) – A Green Party candidate for Assembly said today that the governor's continued claims that voters do not want new taxes to solve the state's budget mess is wrong, and rewards the wealthy and polluters at the expense of the poor, elderly and sick.

"Voters do support increased taxes on liquor and cigarettes to fund education and health care spending. Why won't the governor and the Legislature be honest and move in that direction?" asked Jack Lindblad, a candidate for Assembly in the 39th District in Los Angeles.

Green Party calls state Supreme Court decision to uphold Prop. 8 a 'sad day' for justice and equality; put blame not only on GOP, but Democratic Party

SACRAMENTO (May 20, 2009) – The Green Party of California - in response to the California Supreme Court decision upholding Prop. 8's ban against gay marriages - said today it's a "sad day" when the "state moves backward instead of forward towards justice and equality.

The Green Party, which has supported same-sex marriages since its inception - the Democrats finally did it last year, said it was pleased that the court did validate the same-sex marriages already legalized.

Continue voter revolt: kick the rascals out, urges state Green Party after ballot propositions crushed Tuesday; Green candidates would better serve the people

SACRAMENTO (May 20, 2009) – Although the state's voters made it clear they did not like the status quo when they voted down five ballot measures Tuesday during the Special Election, they need to take the next step, urged the Green Party of California today.

"Voters used the ballot box to say they are disgusted with the Legislature and the Governor. Now they need to vote them out of office and replace them with candidates that represent the people," said Joe Feller, a Solano County Council member.

Governor making terroristic threats, and may be in delusional state in last ditch effort to intimidate voters to approve 'rotten' May 19 ballot props, charges Green Party.

SACRAMENTO (May 15, 2009) – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's announcement that he will lay off 5,000 state workers and cut money to the elderly, blind and disabled if voters do not approve the ballot measures in Tuesday's special election are terroristic threats, the Green Party of California charged Friday.

"He's threatening the people of California, especially the poorest and sickest, if they don't bend to his will. This is just another form of terrorism," said Joe Feller, a member of the state party coordinating committee.

Green Party turns thumbs-down to propositions on May 19 ballot, charge plan is 'rotten deal' that only gives voters 'choice' of being shot in arm or leg

SACRAMENTO (May 4, 2009) – The Green Party of California today -- after polling its members and county councils statewide for the past month -- strongly urged state voters to vote "no" on all propositions on the May 19 special ballot, calling the plan a "rotten deal."

"We oppose the cuts in transportation, education, social services and other humane services, and we oppose this deal even though we were told that great hardship would result if (this) rotten deal failed to pass," said Michael Rubin, who analyzed the measures for the Green Party of Alameda County.

Greens hail President Obama's historic moment, but suggest California Democrats are guilty of the very political transgressions that the President says should end

SACRAMENTO (January 20, 2009) – The Green Party of California today hailed the inauguration of the nation's first African-American President, President Barack Obama, and suggested that much of what Pres. Obama said in his inaugural speech should put his fellow Democrats in the state Legislature here on notice.

"When the President called for an 'end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn out dogmas that...strangle(d) our politics,' he seemed to be speaking directly to California Democratic leaders who have failed the people repeatedly by not following through on their promises," said Alex Walker, a candidate in the 26th State Senate special election to replace Sen. Mark Ridley-Thomas in the Los Angeles District.