Who Are We?
The Coalition for Change is a group of independent citizens of the Placerville area dedicated to progressive political and environmental change in El Dorado County.
Upcoming C4C Events
⇒ Event details...9/28, Mon. 6-8 pm - Monthly C4C meeting, This meeting has been changed to an information meeting at the Cozmic Cafe Placerville, 6 to 8 pm. See the additional information "Community Information Meeting at the Coz" on the right side of this page.
Progressive Alliance Calendar
⇒ PA calendar...Local Links
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Contact Us
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C4C Supported Charlie Brown
The non-partisan Coalition for Change worked hard to support Charlie Brown in the past 2 election cycles. 
We sent out postcards, registered voters, provided bumper stickers, and organized rallies for Charlie. California's 4th Congressional District would have been well served by a moderate, fair minded patriot who could have worked across party lines.
Charlie barely lost to Tom McClintock, a career politician who did not even live in the 4th Congressional District. Mr. McClintock was elected to represent all the people of this district but he seems more inclined to disenfranchise the constituents of District 04 by voting NO on almost every piece of legislation that comes his way.
McClintock's Voting Record
Because we want the voters of District 4 to stay informed, we are posting McClintock's voting record below on a regular basis.
Remember that bad governments are elected by good people who don't vote. Stay informed!
Here is a summary of recent McClintock votes: ⇒ McClintock's Current Votes...
Congress.org presents:
M E G A V O T E for California's 4th Congressional District
October 13, 2009
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (263-162, 7 Not Voting)
The House approved the conference report of this $23.3 billion funding bill for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies and programs.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010
Vote Passed (281-146, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill authorizing defense spending, which also contains a provision that extends the definition of federal hate crimes to include crimes in which victims are targeted because of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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September 28, 2009
Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009
Vote Passed (331-83, 18 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (217-190, 25 Not Voting)
The House approved this $4.66 billion bill that funds the legislative branch for Fiscal Year 2010. The bill also includes a continuing resolution to fund government operations after the current fiscal year ends on September 30, as this is the only one of the 12 annual appropriations bills to have been completed.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Sept 21, 2009
Raising a question of the privileges of the House
Vote Passed (240-179, 5 Present, 10 Not Voting)
The House rebuked Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting "You lie" during President Obama's healthcare address to a joint session of Congress.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
Vote Passed (312-114, 7 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would permit the Energy Department to spend $200 million per year more than it currently spends on programs for the research, development, demonstration and commercial application of new vehicle technologies.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
Vote Passed (253-171, 10 Not Voting)
This House bill would terminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program and replace it with the Education Department's Direct Lending program, as well as increase funding of Pell Grants and increase the annual grant maximum to $5500 in 2010.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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August 3, 2009
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (400-30, 3 Not Voting)
On Thursday, the House approved this $636.3 billion bill funding the Department of Defense.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
YES
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Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Vote Passed (283-142, 8 Not Voting)
The House passed this food safety legislation, which would give the FDA more oversight and expand its role in inspections.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program
Vote Passed (316-109, 2 Present, 6 Not Voting)
The House approved an additional $2 billion for the “Cash for Clunkers” program, which had run out of funds.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act
Vote Passed (237-185, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that intends to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and to prevent certain incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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July 27, 2009
Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009
Vote Passed (265-166, 3 Not Voting)
On Wednesday, the House voted to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (256-168, 9 Not Voting)
The House passed this $123.1 billion bill funding transportation and housing programs for the next fiscal year.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (264-153, 16 Not Voting)
The House approved this $160.7 billion bill funding the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and other related agencies and programs.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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July 20, 2009
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (219-208, 1 Present, 5 Not Voting)
On Thursday, the House voted on this $24.1 billion bill funding the Treasury Department, the executive branch, the judicial branch, the District of Columbia and independent agencies.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Restore Our American Mustangs Act
Vote Passed (239-185, 9 Not Voting)
On Friday, the House passed this bill that intends to improve the management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (320-97, 16 Not Voting)
The House approved this $33.3 billion bill funding the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers and related agencies and programs.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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June 29, 2009
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (389-37, 7 Not Voting)
On Wednesday, the House passed this bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2010
Vote Passed (389-22, 1 Present, 21 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to authorize funding for military activities and prescribe military personnel strengths in Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
YES
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Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriation, 2010
Vote Passed (254-173, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill funding the Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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American Clean Energy and Security Act
Vote Passed (219-212, 3 Not Voting)
This climate and energy bill, which includes a cap-and-trade program, was passed by the House on Friday.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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June 22, 2009
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009
Vote Passed (226-202, 6 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill funding the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (259-157, 17 Not Voting)
The House passed this $64.4 billion bill to fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science agencies, and other related agencies for Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010
Vote Passed (232-178, 23 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to fund the legislative branch, including salaries and expenses of member offices, committee offices, the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office, the Architect of the Capitol and the Library of Congress for Fiscal Year 2010.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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June 15, 2009
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011
Vote Passed (235-187, 11 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that would authorize funding for the Department of State and the Peace Corps through fiscal year 2011.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Pakistan Enduring Assistance and Cooperation Enhancement (PEACE) Act
Vote Passed (234-185, 14 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to authorize democratic, economic and security assistance to Pakistan.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Vote Passed (307-97, 30 Not Voting)
The House gave final passage to this bill granting the FDA regulatory authority over tobacco, sending it to the President.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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June 8, 2009
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act
Vote Passed (397-25, 11 Not Voting)
This bill would authorize programs, advisory groups and spending to improve security at U.S. airports and rail systems. It also prohibits the TSA from using whole-body imaging machines at primary security checkpoints of airports.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act
Vote Passed (258-154, 1 Present, 20 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill that would provide paid leave to federal employees for 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to them.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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May 19, 2009
21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act
Vote Passed (275-155, 3 Not Voting)
The House passed this bill that intends to modernize, renovate, and repair public school facilities.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
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Supplemental Appropriations, FY 2009
Vote Passed (368-60, 5 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to provide funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, security improvements in Pakistan and the national pandemic flu response.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
YES
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May 11, 2009
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act
Vote Passed (367-59, 1 Present, 6 Not Voting)
The House passed this fraud enforcement bill with an amendment to create a commission to investigate the causes of the financial crisis, sending the bill back to the Senate for its approval.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
YES
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Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
Vote Passed (300-114, 19 Not Voting)
The House approved this bill to reform mortgage lending practices.
Rep. Tom McClintock voted
NO
Help Us Help our Community
The Coalition for Change needs your help to help our community. Below are two initiatives that you can get involved with.
Special Community Information Meeting at the Coz
The regular Coalition for Change meeting has been changed for September.
We will be offering up a "one stop shopping" information meeting at the Cozmic Cafe on Monday, 9/28 at 6 pm. This is a fast, easy way for all of us to stay on top of what's going on around us. Click the link for details: ⇒ Meeting details...
Bring family and friends to hear brief presentations on the following topics:
1. Sweeney Recall
2. Healthcare Reform
3. Rural Broadband
4. Instant RunOff Voting
5. Save Our County
6. EID Candidate Richard Boylan
7. Greywater Code Update
8. Trails Now
9. Primary Prevention Works
10. Local wellness Programs
11. Homeless shelter
The kitchen featuring a new healthy menu and bar will be open, so come early for food and drink.
This is a free community event but we are also asking that you bring a can or package of food to donate to a local food bank. Your Coalition cares!
Join us to stay informed, stay involved, stay active!
EDC Greywater Task Force
Using greywater for landscaping is now legal in California: ⇒ Graywater Info...
GROW IT WITH GRAYWATER!
GOOD NEWS! Did you know that the State of California has now made it legal to use your graywater for landscape irrigation?
5 FAQs on Graywater:
1. What is graywater?
Graywater is untreated household water from your washing machine, tubs and sinks.
2. Why use graywater?
Graywater is GOOD for your plants, saves water and extends the life of your septic system.
3. Is graywater safe for my kids, pets and plants?
YES, the California Department of Public Health is in full support of using household graywater for landscape irrigation.
4. How much water can I save with graywater?
It varies, but a family of 4 generates approximately 100 gallons of graywater per week, just from laundry.
5. How can I find out more about using my graywater?
You can check out a video and book by Art Ludwig:
You can read more on the Greywater Guerillas website. (Yes — it’s either grey or gray.)
You can read the new state regulations here.
~ EDC Greywater Task Force
Note that a 45-day public comment period begins October 2, 2009. As soon as there is more information available, we will let you know how you can support the new CA greywater policy.
Our Dreams of Change
After eight disastrous years we are hopeful for change in the district and the country. Coalition for Change members envision a bright future. Without dreams and vision, the people perish. Here is an example.
⇒ An American Dream...I dream of an America renaissance. A land in which the good life is defined by deeper and more generous values -- respect, appreciation, hope, honesty, and celebration -- not by having more things.
I dream of an America in which art, learning, children, and spiritual awareness are more important in public conversation and private action than economic growth and military prowess. I dream of American energy streaming home from our 732 (and growing) foreign military bases and posts, with a can-do attitude informed by those deeper values.
I foresee Americans realizing that economic growth based on resource destruction on a finite planet is a recipe for collapse. I dream of corporations with a new mandate formalized in amended articles of incorporation. The new mandate promotes the interests of all stakeholders -- employees, the community and the environment -- not just shareholders. This change will be required by law.
Not everything need be for profit, because monetary profit is only one value among many. Education, health care, transportation infrastructure, clean energy and clean water, common lands, help for the elderly and the less fortunate cannot be for-profit enterprises in a vibrant democracy.
I dream of reinvigorating the founding ideals of We the People. "We" means everyone together -- not everyone for himself/herself. "The People," a more perfect unity of all peoples of this land, joined in new respect and appreciation. Government is not the problem. Democratic government is simply a organized form of "We." It becomes a problem when We the People neglect it, which is to say, neglect ourselves.
I dream of Americans of all ethnic backgrounds becoming truly native and awake to this magnificent land, a chorus of new American voices of the land. In which the salmon are welcomed back to the rivers as fellow travelers in this land. In which the voices of the forests and the otters and the eagles have a legitimate place at our councils of the wise. In which the great conversation of the ancients with the land and the rivers and the stars is renewed.
“The good is to be done because it is good, not because it goes somewhere. I don’t think the Bible grants us to know where goodness goes, what direction, what force." - Father Daniel Berrigan
"Change never happens by saying what can't be done. Change happens by saying what needs to be done and then working to change the world together." - Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer
- John Robert Cornell