Thursday, September 22, 2011

Justice Moreno Discusses Direct Democracy

Carlos Moreno, retired California Supreme Court justice and litigator at Irell & Manella, will discuss the future of direct democracy as Zocalo Public Square recognizes the 100th anniversary of California's adoption of the initiative and referendum. 

The event is Wed., Oct. 5 at 7:00 pm, at 251 So. Main St. in downtown Los Angeles.

Joining Justice Moreno will be Small Business Action Committee President Joel Fox; Center for Governmental Studies President Robert Stern; and The Sacramento Bee's former editorial page editor Peter Schrag. 

The event is cosponsored by the League of Women Voters and the California Supreme Court Historical Society.  It’s free, but reservations are required.  To reserve, go to http://zocalopublicsquare.org/ and click on “Upcoming."

Thanks to 4/3 research attorney (and Cal. Supreme Court Historical Society board member) Bob Wolfe for the tip.