MANY LEGISLATORS WILL STEP BEHIND THE WHEEL ON SUMMER BREAK

By: JOHN GITTELSOHN on July 17, 2005
Original Article: ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, THE (SANTA ANA, CA)

Who’ll Drive What?

Jul. 17–The Legislature adjourned for its month-long summer recess, and many lawmakers plan to spend their breaks serving constituents in their districts.

You might see them on the road in vehicles leased for them by the state. Call it a perk of power, although lawmakers do have to pay part of the lease costs. The rules say their choices are limited to U.S. brands or foreign-made hybrids.

MATCH THE LAWMAKER TO THE CAR

1. Sen. Dick Ackerman, R-Irvine
2. Sen. John Campbell, R-Irvine
3. Sen. Joe Dunn, D-Santa Ana
4. Sen. Bob Margett, R-Arcadia
5. Sen. Bill Morrow, R-Oceanside
6. Assemblyman Rudy Bermdez, D-Norwalk
7. Assemblywoman Lynn Daucher, R-Brea
8. Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, R-Irvine
9. Assemblyman Tom Harman, R-Huntington Beach
10. Assemblyman Bob Huff, R-Diamond Bar
11. Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, R-Orange
12. Assemblyman Van Tran, R-Westminster
13. Assemblyman Tom Umberg, D-Santa Ana
14. Assemblywoman Mimi Walters, R-Laguna Niguel

A. 2005 Ford Mustang Saleen, $41,488
B. 2005 Cadillac CTS, $41,326
C. 2005 Cadillac CTS, $37,500
D. 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid, $32,000
E. 2003 GMC Yukon SLT 2WD, $38,259
F. 2004 Chevy Silverado Pickup, $37,860
G. 2005 Chrysler 300 Touring, $29,738
H. 2003 Toyota Prius, $22,122
I. 2004 Ford Explorer, $27,785
J. 2005 Ford Explorer, $38,310
K. 2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer, $37,069
L. 2005 Chrysler 300M Sedan, $35,158
M. No vehicle (Hint: Two answers)

Answers: 1-J, 2-A, 3-M (or N), 4-B, 5-F, 6-K, 7-C, 8-N (or M), 9-L, 10-I, 11-E, 12-G, 13-D, 14-H