"Elections 2006: Implications for Civic Engagement and Infrastructure Development in California"
PROGRAM8:00—8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45 AM Welcome 
- Jaime A. Regalado, Pat Brown Institute
9:00 AM Opening Remarks/Keynote Morning Presentation
“Decision 2006: Civic Engagement & Social Infrastructure”
- Elise Buik, United Way of Greater Los Angeles
9:30 AM Opening Plenary Panel
“California Has Spoken! What's Next? ”
Moderator: Bobbi Murray, Los Angeles Daily Journal
- Tom Chorneau, San Francisco Chronicle
- Timothy A. Hodson, Center for California Studies
- Allan Hoffenblum, Allan Hoffenblum & Associates
- Robert Ross, The California Endowment
10:40 AM-12:15 PM Concurrent Morning Sessions
Panel No.I
“Framing the Outcome: The Role of Media in Politics”
Moderator: Scott Bowman, California State University, Los Angeles
- Yvette Martinez Bracamonte, Progressive Strategy Partners
- Kim Nalder, California State University, Sacramento
- Parke Skelton, SG&A Campaigns
- Tracy Westen, Center for Governmental Studies
Panel No. II
“Pockets and Party Lines: The Politics of Public Expenditures”
Moderator: Robert Stern, Center for Governmental Studies
- Timothy L. Coyle, California Building Industry Association
- Tom Hogen-Esch, California State University, Northridge
- David Sickler, Los Angeles Department of Public Works Commission
- George Skelton, Los Angeles Times
- Darry A. Sragow, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
12:30 – 1:35 PM Luncheon & Presentation
“Advancing the Pat Brown Legacy: Bipartisanship and the Spirit of 2006"
Master of Ceremonies: Dave Bryan, KCAL9/CBS2
- Hon. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of the State of California
- Hon. Don Perata, California Senate President pro Tem
1:45 – 3:00 PM Concluding Plenary Session
“Final Thoughts and Policy Considerations: Interactions with Dan Walters ”
- Dan Walters, Sacramento Bee