Cross posted at OC Progressive.

Fixing the State Democratic Party is high on the list of many Democratic activists who were outraged when the State Party gave former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez $4 million and then turned around and gave State Senate Leader Don Perata $250,000 for legal fees related to an FBI corruption investigation.

Now Democratic State Party Controller Eric Bradley, who is running for re-election, Assemblyman Hector De La Torre and CDP vice-chair Alex Rooker have taken a stand, and want to prevent questionable expenditures from the CDP. They are sponsoring a resolution that says, in part:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party supports common sense reforms that will bring greater trust and confidence in its ability to raise funds for campaign activities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party should approve reforms that prevent money transfers to termed-out officeholders or their affiliated political committees, and that Party monies and resources should be used only on party building activities and direct campaign support for candidates or ballot measures in each campaign cycle.

They’ve created a website, www.LetsFixCDP.com and are asking delegates to sign up and support the resolution.

Eric Bradley was also endorsed by State Controller John Chiang, in a letter I received in the mail today. Here’s what he says about Eric:

“I know better than anyone how difficult the job of Controller can be. That’s why I respect the job Eric is doing and endorse him for re-election. The job of Controller isn’t just about counting money. It is about coordinating the the fundraising and financial efforts of our party, and marshalling them to elect Democrats.”

And now, here’s what I have to say about Eric Bradley. Eric has extensive fundraising experience throughout the state, in the big counties where it counts. He is a progressive and he has come out firmly for reform within the party.

More than that, Eric was with us here in Orange County, when Debbie Cook ran for Congress. Much of her territory was in Long Beach, in Los Angeles County. Eric’s Long Beach roots and connections helped her campaign tremendously there and were a factor in a Democrat winning the Long Beach portion of the 46th District for the first time. Eric was there offering support every step of the way. He’s a true grassroots leader.

I’m supporting Eric Bradley for re-election as Democratic Party Controller.