SACRAMENTO – Golden State Policy Council named retired state Sen. Melissa Melendez as president Tuesday, Dec. 13.The Golden State Policy Council's mission is to advocate policy changes that represent the interests of the people of California. Instead of deepening the political divide, the council works for practical solutions that will improve the lives of all Californians.“There is a lot of work ahead; I intend to bring my experience to this new role and encourage my former colleagues to focus on policies that unite us, keep our communities safe, and make economic and environmental sense for California,” Melendez said.The council puts ideas into practice by educating legislators with academic policy research, testifying before legislative committees and leading the publi
