Mark DeSaulnier: “So just on the issue of perception, perception being important, obviously, you have put some thought into this.”

This is a mixed market economy, a capitalist economy, and it requires rules and guidance.

This balance between the private sector and creating employer/employee good relationship... healthcare benefits are really important.

I am concerned by the proposals to take us backward.

It has been my privilege in the three decades or more that I have been in elected office, starting with city council to become friends and part of the disability community.