SCE Update

SCE Update
by Joe Holtzman

Southern California Edison has been exposed again for political manipulations and influence buying. Chambers of Commerce are pimping for Edison. See the following report on http://OCpoliticsblog.com

From the article:

How pervasive is SCE’s influence? Consider these memberships and investments in local organizations:

  • Orange County Taxpayers Association – Both SCE and Sempra are listed as “Sponsors” of the Orange County Taxpayers Association. SCE, Sempra and SDG&E have employees on the board of directors of the OC Taxpayers Association.
  • Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce – SCE is a part of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce 2013-14 Chairman’s Circle as a Corporate Level sponsor of the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce.
  • Cypress College – In 2011 Southern California Edison company donated $2,538
  • Chapman University – In 2011 Southern California Edison company donated $3,490
  • Southeast Community Development Corporation – In 2011 Southern California Edison company donated $5,750
  • California Small Business Association – In 2011 Southern California Edison company donated $20,000
  • Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Both Southern California Edison and SDGE / Sempra Energy are listed as “SPONSORS” of the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Also Chairman of the Board at Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is Eddie Marquez who works directly for SCE as their “Regional Public Affairs Manager”
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – In 2011 Southern California Edison company donated $68,875. SCE is listed as one of the sponsors in 2013 and would be required to pay $10,000 or $25,000 to be called a sponsor.
    Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce – Both SCE and Sempra / SDG&E are members.

There is no telling how much money SCE is spending on political operatives throughout California and especially in Sacramento. Continue reading: http://ocpoliticsblog.com/the-political-beast-that-is-southern-california-edison/?fb_source=pubv1