My U.S. Representative, Tom McClintock, is really concerned about the environment. He sits on the House Committee on Natural Resources, and chairs the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. He regularly introduces environmentally-themed bills; fully half of the legislation he has sponsored to date pertains to "public lands and natural resources," and another 14 percent to "environmental protection." [1]
Then there is his choice of congressional district. Long a nomadic member of the California State Legislature, following votes from district to district, Tom McClintock has finally hung his hat in what is arguably one of the most beautiful congressional districts in the nation. Perched on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada, California's 4th takes in Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks, and several National Forests.
Then there is his choice of congressional district. Long a nomadic member of the California State Legislature, following votes from district to district, Tom McClintock has finally hung his hat in what is arguably one of the most beautiful congressional districts in the nation. Perched on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada, California's 4th takes in Lake Tahoe, Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks, and several National Forests.
California's 4th is so exquisite, as a matter of fact, that Tom McClintock almost lives there himself. But not quite. Evidently more inspired by urban scenery and interests, McClintock and his family live 22 miles downhill in the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove.
And that's just the first disappointing thing about my Congressman. A quick glance at his environmental record reveals him to be a first-rate ecovillain wholly at home in the Trump Administration.
Not long ago, at the monthly meeting of my local environmental action group, a member suggested that it would be helpful to have a Tom McClintock environmental fact sheet--a guide to his positions on various issues, and the votes he's cast. I agreed to take this on. But when I sat down in front of my computer and started stalking McClintock in earnest, all I could come up with was snark, snark, snark. The man isn't just a douche; he's a caricature of a douche. Imagine an environmental issue--say, greenhouse gas emissions or wildlife conservation. Then imagine the most stereotypical enviro-douche position on the issue. That's Tom, every time.
Instead of a fact sheet, I decided to put my energy into something that should prove useful not just to my fellow CA-4 cage rattlers, but to McClintock himself. Tom McClintock is nothing if not a ladder climber; in addition to the many elections he's won, he's tried and failed at California's 24th Congressional District (1992), State Controller (1994 and 2002), Governor (2003), and Lieutenant Governor (2006). Certainly, McClintock has more plans cooking, and needs an up-to-date resume. And since he fancies himself a natural resources expert, why not make it a resume tailored to his many accomplishments in this arena?
Not long ago, at the monthly meeting of my local environmental action group, a member suggested that it would be helpful to have a Tom McClintock environmental fact sheet--a guide to his positions on various issues, and the votes he's cast. I agreed to take this on. But when I sat down in front of my computer and started stalking McClintock in earnest, all I could come up with was snark, snark, snark. The man isn't just a douche; he's a caricature of a douche. Imagine an environmental issue--say, greenhouse gas emissions or wildlife conservation. Then imagine the most stereotypical enviro-douche position on the issue. That's Tom, every time.
Instead of a fact sheet, I decided to put my energy into something that should prove useful not just to my fellow CA-4 cage rattlers, but to McClintock himself. Tom McClintock is nothing if not a ladder climber; in addition to the many elections he's won, he's tried and failed at California's 24th Congressional District (1992), State Controller (1994 and 2002), Governor (2003), and Lieutenant Governor (2006). Certainly, McClintock has more plans cooking, and needs an up-to-date resume. And since he fancies himself a natural resources expert, why not make it a resume tailored to his many accomplishments in this arena?
Here it is, Tom--free of charge. Just like an actual scientist, you now have your very own curriculum vitae. And to my friends in CA-4, feel free to use this as you see fit, and pass it on.
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| Cheesy photo courtesy of every McClintock-themed page on Congress.gov |
[1] GovTrack page on Tom McClintock: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/tom_mcclintock/412295
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