As executive director of TURN, Mark Toney sets the organization's strategic course and directs TURN's legal and political advocacy on behalf of over 37 million Californians. Before coming to TURN in January 2008 Toney ran a successful nonprofit consulting business focused on coaching executive directors and effective strategic planning. He has substantial experience in nonprofit leadership, development, fundraising and organizing.
Thanks to your thousands of letters, emails and phone calls and the tireless work of TURN staff for the past three years, we succeeded in stopping a ratepayer bailout of
Since the global surge of protests to demand police accountability and racial justice, triggered by the brutal killing of George Floyd, I have been reflecting on the meaning of the
A federal judge overseeing PG&E’s criminal probation should appoint a court receiver to take over PG&E’s operations. Just as an inmate loses control of decision-making while in prison, PG&E Corp.
Special to The SacramentoBee
Is PG&E about to go bankrupt? And if it chooses to do so, how much are monthly bills going to increase?
I don’t think anybody really
Saving you money on your monthly bills has always been at the core of TURN’s work. This year, TURN continued to rack up billions in savings for California consumers, defeating
Thanks to you and thousands of other TURN members around the state, 2016 will be remembered as a banner year for public utility consumers. Together we held the big corporations
We did it! With your help David has prevailed against Goliath again!
Thanks to you, and thousands of others consumer across the state, AB 2395, AT&T’s bid to get rid
Dear TURN supporters and friends,
TURN has much to be grateful for this holiday season, starting with you.
I especially want to thank every one of the hundreds of TURN
OpEd by Mark Toney, TURN executive director, Manteca Bulletin Nov. 12, 2014
What happens to a person when their reckless driving while under the influence alcohol kills eight
by Mark Toney, executive director, TURN
In PG&E’s new disclosures on October 6, 2014, the public now has smoking gun evidence of CPUC President Mike Peevey’s corruption. An E-mail
by Mark Toney, Published in San Jose Mercury News July 31–
If PG&E put the same level of commitment into public safety as it does into saturating the airwaves, billboards,
If you’ve called Verizon recently about a problem with your landline phone service, you may be labeled a “chronic” customer. By that Verizon means a chronic complainer.
It takes just
by Mindy Spatt, TURN Communications Director
President Obama’s appointment of Tom Wheeler to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) naturally sparked concern from customer groups.
Although widely respected,
Celebrating Our Success!
Dear Friends,
TURN celebrated 40 years of consumer advocacy in San Francisco this past November, and renewed our commitment to the top-notch customer representation that we have
California is poised to modernize its LifeLine program and demand accountability from phone companies for the subsidies they receive.
The LifeLine program has historically offered income eligible customers a landline
Governor Jerry Brown gives California telephone consumers a slam dunk
Dear Supporter,
Thanks to your letters, phone calls, testimony and support, consumers throughout California scored three major wins for corporate
Thanks to your letters, phone calls, testimony and support, consumers throughout California are celebrating the end of the 2013 legislative season with not one, not two, but three major wins
When it is this sizzling hot, air conditioning is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
As I’m writing this, much of Central California is baking in a severe heat
Our allies and supporters propel us to success!
It’s hard to believe this year will be my sixth at TURN! I’m gratified by all we’ve been able to accomplish together
If you want to save $50 a year on your utility bill (and who doesn’t!) there’s never been a better time to tell a friend about TURN, and encourage them
Join the fight against special interest lawmaking!
The agents of the 1% have put their full weight behind AT&T’s deregulation bill, SB 1161 (Padilla). The bill mirrors legislation AT&T has
Thirty-seven years after consumer activist Sylvia Seigel founded TURN, we continue to rack up victories for California consumers and are the leading voice for utility customers in the state.
Letter
The deaths of Jessica Morales, CPUC staffer Jackie Greig and her daughter, and 5 other people are surely a wake up call to PG&E and the CPUC that more must
TURN executive director Mark Toney’s message on the stunning victory in defeating the nomination of Rachelle Chong for a second term as CPUC Commissioner.
Letter From Our Executive Director—December 2009
Executive director Mark Toney writes about changes and successes at TURN in 2009.
Dear Friends,
There are some exciting changes happening here at TURN that I want to share
freA warm thank you and a year’s reflection from TURN executive director Mark Toney.
Letter From Our Executive Director—Spring 2009
Dear TURN Family,
My first year at TURN has been
I want to express TURN’s gratitude for your ongoing support. With your help, we have won important victories for consumers in California victories that contribute to creating the kind of
What I appreciate most about TURN members is their willingness to make a difference by speaking up. In my first six months at TURN, you have spoken up to make
TURN’s new executive director, Mark Toney, discusses the challenges that lie ahead as TURN continues its mission of protecting California utility consumers and their environment.
Letter From Our Executive Director-May
Raising Rates for Essential Needs During COVID is Wrong
PG&E, SDG&E and SoCal Edison are rapidly raising rates for essential heat and light despite the COVID crisis. With lower-income Californians already bearing the brunt of the pandemic and resultant