The just-concluded legislative session saw Democrats in California counter a conservative rebellion, passing laws to combat local policies undermining state diversity and civil rights.
Bauer-Kahan likened the legislative dynamics to checks and balances, asserting, 'In certain ways, we have the right to hold the line for our constituencies. And I think that's what we're doing right now - we're checking them.'
California's political landscape has shifted, where conservatives leverage local governance to push back against a Democratic-led state, expressing frustrations over liberal policymaking.
Essayli pointed out the increasing use of local government as a means for conservatives to voice discontent: 'There's just a lot of built-up frustration and that's one valve that's being used.'
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