These are not normal times
Yet, we're not alone...
What if the future of our state — and our democracy — came down to the choices we make right now?
Spoiler alert: It does…
Yet, we’re not alone. We have the good fortune of smart, caring, and inspiring people in every one of our communities, from West Coast to ‘back East’ and everywhere in between — and for me, it was a pleasure to chat (and have a beer ) with Lenny Mendnoca about this very topic earlier this week.
Lenny is well-known and highly regarded a senior partner emeritus at McKinsey, former chief economic advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, co-founder of Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, and in roles on countless local and national non-profits and educational institutions, from the local Mavericks’ Community Foundation to California’s PPIC to nationwide Common Cause, a non-profit dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy, including free and fair elections.
This is a must-listen episode for re-instilling hope we can ALL make a difference, as Lenny (
) reflects his own roots and those the brewery, the urgency of bridging divides, and why Proposition 50 this November is about more than a ballot measure — it’s about protecting the very foundations of democracy . With candor and clarity, Lenny reminds us that civic life only works if we all take part.Listen in to the full chat with Lenny Mendonca on Bright Now Media’s newest episode of On Location: Coastside Edition, with Sophia Layne, available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Whether on a walk, on a drive, or on your sofa, it’s a listen you won’t want to miss.
Let’s keep going together — toward community, equity, and a stronger democracy.