Former Santa Monica Mayor and City Councilmember Michael Feinstein was named this week to The Capitol's 100 Best, Brightest & Most Indispensable People in California Politics List.

According to CalNewsroom, an independent news website focused on California politics and state government:

"Feinstein understands politics and knows how to win. A co-founder of the Green Party of California, Feinstein has an ability to persuade voters of all political stripes and build a broad-based coalition — while staying true to his principles."

As CalNewsroom publisher John Hrabe explains, the purpose of the list is "to draw attention to the professionals – at every level – who consistently do a good job and contribute to the Capitol community but don’t seem to get enough credit for their hard work."

"I am honored to be on this list", responded Michael Feinstein. "Since my time as Mayor and City Councilmember, I've put in a great deal of time across the state to improve our democracy, and to increase representation and the voice of citizens in their government. I see this as recognition of those efforts."

CalNewsroom's full list of the Capitol's 100 Best, Brightest & Most Indispensable People in California Politics is found here: www.calnewsroom.com/2014/09/16/calnewsroom-com-the-capitols-100-best-brightest

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