We have written in the past about intent of Paul McCauley to place an intiative on the ballot to reduce public employees' pensions. McCauley has gotten permission to gather signatures. Sacramento Bee columnistJon Ortiz warned state workers about McCauley's intent. You will be interested in McCauley's response. You should also read the Secretary of State's announcement of the initiative.

The official title of this measure is: Renegotiation of Public Employee Pension Contracts. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. If approached to sign a petition, read it carefully!