Opinion: Arnold’s new Bo
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California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that he has appointed actress Bo Derek to the California Horse Racing Board. She writes about horses and campaigns for their welfare. Other important data: Derek lives in Santa Ynez, she’s 51 and she’s a conservative Republican.
Here’s the official word from Schwarzenegger’s office:
She has been an actress since 1974. Derek has served as spokeswoman for the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act since 2003 and has owned Bless the Beasts since 2000. She has served as chairperson for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Rehabilitation Special Events since 2000. Additionally, Derek has served as the special envoy of the Secretary of State on Wildlife Trafficking and has served on the board of WildAid and the Galapagos Conservancy, Ecuador. She previously served on the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. This position requires Senate confirmation and compensation is $100 per diem.
The subtitle of Derek’s book, ‘Riding Lessons,’ is ‘Everything That Matters in Life I Learned From Horses.’
Oh, yeah, Schwarzenegger also appointed TV writer/producer and sports columnist David Israel to the commission. He’s president of the Coliseum Commission, and an L.A. mover and shaker.
But, come on. I mean — Bo Derek!