California “Coalition for Green Jobs” is a Phony Front Group
There are several thing that gall me about PG&E’s monopoly-protecting Prop 16. But the worst is their phony front groups.
The so-called “Coalition for Green Jobs” led by electrician Hunter Stern, and touted in the “Yes on 16″ ads is not a legitimate organization. It’s called Astroturf. Try finding any information about this so-called coalition. A blogger in Nevada County did a little research and uncovered how phony they are.
I want to ask PG&E, “Is this the best you could do with $46 million?” If you’re going to create a fake group, at least rent a small office and a phone line.
It angers me that they are trying to capitalize on the good image and good reputation established by legitimate organizations like Oakland’s Ella Baker Center, which runs a “Green Collar Jobs” campaign, and helps organize the California Green Stimulus Coalition.