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At the time, however, the project was pegged at $15 billion and was a much different project, Patterson said.
"By 2000, I was opposed to it and haven't changed my mind since," he said. "The question is, can you recognize a boondoggle when you see it?"
It's a similar issue in the 5th Assembly District, where Calaveras County businessman Rico Oller has criticized Madera County Supervisor Frank Bigelow for voting in support of high-speed rail on four different occasions.
Bigelow said his view -- and that of his fellow Madera County supervisors -- changed over time as they learned more about the high-speed rail plan, and as the project itself changed.
Though the supervisors -- including Bigelow -- initially supported the project, earlier this year they went on record in opposition.
