Don't Vote for Me, Vote for Us - Elaine Culotti Gubernatorial Candidate

In this episode of the California Underground podcast, Elaine Culotti shares her unconventional journey and bold vision for California, emphasizing the need to rethink the state's political and economic systems. She advocates for no-party preference candidacy, fiscal responsibility, and grassroots campaigns to bring real change.Key Topics:The rise of no-party preference candidates and what it means for California politicsWhy California’s political establishment is broken and how to fix itReorganization of cities and counties through Chapter 9 bankruptcy to cut costs and improve accountabilityThe influence of billionaires, NGOs, and special interests on California’s governanceCountering unfunded mandates like sanctuary city policies and high-density housing regulationsThe importance of economic development and creating 2 million jobs to revitalize the stateHow to leverage small, clean campaigns with grassroots donations instead of big-money influenceThe concept of building a "Great American Credit Union" and alternative funding modelsAddressing California’s housing crisis by reducing red tape and enabling entrepreneursRestoring water infrastructure and resource management for sustainable growthThe call for a political revolution and genuine leadershipResources:Elaine Kalati's Campaign WebsiteInstagram: Colotti for GovernorInstagramWebsiteAre you a Californian who feels isolated and alone in your political views in a deep blue state? Feel like you can’t talk about insane taxes, an overbearing government, and radical social experiments without getting a side eye? Then join us on the California Underground Podcast, the most trusted podcast on all things California politics.Original air date  3.10.26*The California Underground Podcast is dedicated to discussing California politics from a place of sanity and rationality.*Check out our full site for more information about the show at www.californiaunderground.liveJoin the Members Only California Underground Telegram —>  https://im.page/7c0306da For more in depth California political news coverage, make sure to subscribe to our Substack at https://caunderground.substack.com Check out our sponsor for this episode, StopBox, by going to www.stopbox.com/californiaunderground to get 10% off your orderFollow California Underground on Social Media  Instagram: www.instagram.com/californiaunderground X: https://twitter.com/CAUndergoundTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@californiaunderground?_t=8o6HWHcJ1CM&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8SabIcF4AKqEVFsLmo1jA Read about our Privacy Policy: https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/privacy-policy/