Michael Riley

🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿I love the outdoors biking, skiing, trekking, fútbol. UVM Alum. Strong supporter Chelsea Football Club, Wave FC and PSU. 🦁My opinions.

[Herb W Morgan @Herb4Controller]

Statement of Herb W Morgan, Candidate for CA State Controller on Election Integrity

As a candidate for California State Controller, my expertise lies in fiscal oversight, auditing, and ensuring accountability for taxpayer dollars — not in directly administering elections. I will not make assumptions or accusations beyond verified facts and the responsibilities of the office I seek.

However, legitimate concerns are circulating regarding our state’s election processes, including the extended timelines for counting mail ballots, variations in signature verification across counties, the handling of provisional and late-arriving ballots, and the overall pace of certification. These issues have contributed to a noticeable erosion of public trust in the finality and integrity of election results.

Trust is foundational to a functioning society and economy. In my prior profession, I routinely executed large securities trades over the phone. I trusted the counterparty and the expectation that settlement would occur as agreed. Without that confidence, financial markets simply cannot operate efficiently — transactions would grind to a halt amid constant verification and suspicion, raising costs and undermining stability. The same principle applies to our democracy: elections must inspire comparable trust for citizens to accept outcomes and sustain robust civic participation.
Our adversaries, both foreign and domestic, actively seek to exploit any vulnerabilities by sowing distrust in our electoral system. It is therefore essential that none of us — on either side of the political divide — rush to conclusions absent clear evidence. We must allow First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and others with announced investigations to do their work and await the results. Patience and rigorous verification serve the public interest.

Most important of all, our Secretary of State and county election officials must exercise every available measure to restore voter trust. This includes maximizing transparency in processes, accelerating where possible without compromising safeguards, conducting thorough and timely audits, and communicating openly with the public throughout the canvass period.

As Controller, I will continue advocating for fiscal accountability in all government operations, including the efficient use of resources in election administration, to support a system worthy of every Californian’s confidence.

https://t.co/TXzWxCNDFU

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Our 2025/26 Goal of the Season: Joao Pedro. 🇧🇷🌟

[San Diego Wave FC @sandiegowavefc]

rise & shine, SD 🌊 VAMOS

⏰ 10 am PT
📍 Evanston, IL
📺 CBS Sports Network & KUSI CW San Diego

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Come and visit London’s Home of Trophies. 🏆

Book your Stadium Tour at Stamford Bridge now. ⭐️⭐Come and visit London’s Home of Trophies. 🏆

Book your Stadium Tour at Stamford Bridge now. ⭐️⭐Come and visit London’s Home of Trophies. 🏆

Book your Stadium Tour at Stamford Bridge now. ⭐️⭐Come and visit London’s Home of Trophies. 🏆

Book your Stadium Tour at Stamford Bridge now. ⭐️⭐Come and visit London’s Home of Trophies. 🏆

Book your Stadium Tour at Stamford Bridge now. ⭐️⭐Come and visit London’s Home of Trophies. 🏆

Book your Stadium Tour at Stamford Bridge now. ⭐️⭐️

[England @England]

The dates for your diary 🗓️ 🔜

[England @England]

It’s official. Your #ThreeLions players heading to the @FIFAWorldCup! 🏆

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the Men’s Team.

The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi!

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Agreement complete for Xabi Alonso to become Chelsea manager. 44yo Spaniard visited London early last week & accepted opportunity; 4yr contract now finalised - announcement imminent. Primary target throughout + wanted #CFC move @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/4022hQsMXA

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

It's FA Cup final day! 🏆

Let's do this - together. 😤

#CFC | #EmiratesFACup

[Michael Riley @Michael_Riley]

Help the beagles released from Ridglan Farms thrive and find loving homes! Join our life-changing mission today! https://t.co/1MUOzlURdz

[Chamath Palihapitiya @chamath]

Key to winning:

Choose to be positive and grateful. Then, just keep at it. Time is the great compounder and will do the rest.

So many people just don’t have the discipline to stay positive and grateful. Then time compounds the bitterness instead.

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as next head coach. 44yo former #RMFC boss understood to be open to possibility, although nothing decided yet as process continues. Andoni Iraola also strong contender ahead of departing #AFCB @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/39GzR6Z1Nc

[CFCDaily @CFCDaily]

🚨❗️Alonso is open to the prospect of a move to Stamford Bridge. Alonso has some high-profile backing inside the ownership group. [@MsiDouglas]

[Michael Riley @Michael_Riley]

@teamstevehilton @stevehilton @herb4controller Good morning, I am interested to understand how you would address this issue. Please expand on the CA debate comments or point me in the direction to help educate me on the specific strategy and analysis. https://t.co/kpLLNTGtuC

[San Diego Wave FC @sandiegowavefc]

ONCE AGAIN, SD > LA 🌊

[Michael Riley @Michael_Riley]

👏👏👏

First goal in NWSL by the FSU star.

Rivalry game on!

#LAvSD

[San Diego Wave FC @sandiegowavefc]

MIMI HEADER AND SD LEADS LATE 🌊

81' | LA 1-2 SD

[Michael Riley @Michael_Riley]

@sandiegowavefc

Massive save by Haracic to keep it nil-nil. A bite of a chaotic first half. In possession, Wave are struggling to keep the channels open, credit to LAFC. A couple of good looks, including excellent touch by Ascanio to look by Ludmila on target.

Out of possession, LAFC pace causing havoc on the counters with Wave struggling to keep shape.

Overall, a physical game as expected.

LFGSD!

#LAvsSD
#NWSL

[Michael Riley @Michael_Riley]

LFG SD! Rivalry match!

Ride the 🌊🌊🌊

#NWSL
#LAvsSD

[San Diego Wave FC @sandiegowavefc]

📍 two hours up the coast

5:45 PM on @IONNWSL

[Michael Riley @Michael_Riley]

@SahilBloom Well said and words of wisdom!