Jodie Muller

Election day is right around the corner. No matter how we vote, we need to stop playing politics with the energy driving our economy.

We're talking about 37 million gallons of gasoline consumed every day by Californians. Six million gallons of diesel. One million gallons of jet fuel.

Every. Single. Day.

Demand remains strong. Dozens of government agencies make decisions that add new costs and complexity to every gallon. For a deeper dive, listen to my full interview with @MikeUmbro on his Unleash California podcast.
open.spotify.com/episode/78r7Q2…

Both candidates for governor know they're inheriting a big mess; that we have to stop playing politics and start coming together when it comes to protecting what’s left of California’s oil and gas supply. We need to bring people together to attract investment and make life affordable for Californians. More of what I shared with NBCs @ZavalaA about what needs to happen after the Nov. 3 election:

California needs all the energy we can get - in the last year, we’ve lost almost 20% of our refining capacity while fuel demand has barely budged. We have to be honest about the fact that our economy will run on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel for decades into the future. And we have to reform our state policies so all Californians can afford these basic necessities. More of what I discussed with @kcranews @ZavalaA here about what's waiting for leaders once the election results have settled.

We need to stop playing politics and start making progress. There is no quick fix here but when you're in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging. California drivers are feeling the consequences of dozens of government agencies making decisions which add new costs and complexity--driving up prices for gas, diesel and jet fuel.

This is death by a thousand jurisdictions.

Here's more of what I said on that point to NBC's Ashley Zavala.

@ZavalaA @kcranews

We're happy to see CA-MBA expanding its work into the State Capitol and Sacramento region. They recently recognized WSPA Sr. Director Argelia León for leadership on @Levantatuvozorg. Latino families and businesses need more voices shaping an affordable energy future that promotes practical policy solutions. Watch Argelia and CA-MBA for their vision of what must change in California. #LevantaTuVoz mballiance.org/about?utm_sour…