Movement To Divide California Renewed

Movement To Divide California Renewed

Since the last movement to divide California into two states was fomented in Northern California and was thought long dead, many people are surprised to hear of the growing movement again. What is truly surprising though, is that this time instead of splitting into Northern California and Southern California, the proposal is to split into Western California and East California. After reviewing the map after November’s presidential election and the approval of so many Propositions that are certain to bankrupt the state, it is easily seen why. Since the Propositions passed would be effected primarily along the coast, Western California would probably retain the obligations out of the State of California’s bankruptcy. East California would start out with no indebtedness. In San Diego County the new state line would be just east of Alpine and Ramona. The new state capital would be Markleeville with Julian coming in a close second. The majority said they favored Markleeville because of its central location, but also because it would be harder for lobbyists to get there.

©2009 Eric Stamets