Sometimes it\u2019s hard to remember what good government looks like: government that disciplines itself but looks to the long term; government that inspires trust; government that promotes social mobility without busting the budget.<\/p>\n
That kind of government existed for decades right here in California. Between 1911 and the \u201960s, California had a series of governors \u201d\u201d like Hiram Johnson, Earl Warren, Goodwin Knight and Pat Brown \u201d\u201d who were pro-market and pro-business, but also progressive reformers.<\/p>\n
They rode a great wave of prosperity, and people flocked to the Golden State, but they used the fruits of that prosperity in a disciplined way to lay the groundwork for even more growth. They built an outstanding school and university system. They started a series of gigantic public works projects that today are seen as engineering miracles. These included monumental water projects, harbors and ports, the sprawling highway system and even mental health facilities.<\/p>\n
They disdained partisanship. They continually reorganized government to make it more businesslike and cost effective….<\/p>\n