Issues & Positions

Herb Morgan is running for California State Controller with a bold vision to transform the office from a passive bookkeeper into an active guardian of taxpayer dollars. At the heart of his platform is a commitment to radical transparency and real-time fiscal oversight. Morgan believes Californians deserve to know exactly how their $300+ billion state budget is spent—without delay, red tape, or political spin. He plans to leverage the untapped power of the Controller’s office to conduct meaningful, outcome-based audits and proactively prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.

A central pillar of Morgan’s plan is to implement a blockchain-based public finance platform—the first of its kind in the nation. Every state agency ledger would be published online and on-chain in real time, giving every Californian immediate access to spending data. By combining cutting-edge technology with community-driven oversight, Morgan aims to empower watchdogs, journalists, and everyday citizens to hold government accountable like never before. His vision: an accountable, efficient, and transparent government that truly works for the people.