John Geesman

Opponent of Proposition 16

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Opponent of Proposition 16; former member of the California Energy Commission (2002-2008)

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The state's largest private utility,  Pacific Gas and Electric , has spent more than $46 million on Proposition 16. Opponents call it an effort to stamp out public power.

PG&E Goes All In for Proposition 16

The state's largest private utility, Pacific Gas and Electric , has spent more than $46 million on Proposition 16. Opponents call it an effort to stamp out public power.

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