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Arnold Schwarzenegger
4,107,851 votes
48.6%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Actor/Businessman
- Phone: 310-664-9002; Addr: 3110 Main Street, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90405
- http://www.joinarnold.com/en/
Cruz M. Bustamante
2,668,473 votes
31.6%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
Tom McClintock
1,129,402 votes
13.4%
Priorities:
- Rescind the tripling fo the car tax
- Void the $42 billion in overpriced electricity contracts
- Reform the worker's compensation system
Peter Miguel Camejo
235,286 votes
2.8%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Green
- Occupation: Financial Investment Advisor
- http://www.votecamejo.org
- Former Trustee, Contra Costa Employees Retirement System
- Founder and Chairman of Progressive Asset Management
- Environmental and social justice activist for 40 years
- Created the Council for Responsible Public Investment
Priorities:
- Institute a "Fair Tax" program for California, where the wealthy pay the same tax rate as the poor
- Enact a statewide Living Wage Law
- Hold runoffs for statewide elections (using Instant Runoff Voting) to end the "spoiler" problem
Arianna Huffington
(Withdrawn)
46,678 votes
0.6%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Author/Columnist/Mother
Priorities:
- Clean up Sacramento
- Invest in clean and renewable energy
- invest in schools and education, not prisons and punishment
Peter V. Ueberroth
(Withdrawn)
24,645 votes
0.3%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessman
- http://www.peterforgovernor.com
- San Jose State, B.A
- Founder, Chairman, and CEO: First Travel, travel agency
- President, Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee
- Commissioner of Major League Baseball
- Chairman, Council on California Competitiveness
- Chairman, Rebuild LA
Priorities:
Larry Flynt
17,019 votes
0.3%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Publisher
- Phone: 323-651-5400; Addr: 8484 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Email: larryforgov@lfp.com
Gary Coleman
13,978 votes
0.2%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Actor
- Phone: 310-497-8201; Addr: 256 South Robertson Blvd., #335, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
George B. Schwartzman
12,107 votes
0.2%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Businessman
- http://www.governorgeorge.com
- B.S. Business Administration, University of Kentucky, 1967
- Outstanding Sales Performance, Picker Corporation (1970-1981)
- President, Imaging World, Inc., 1982-1992
- Medical Consultant, 1992-1996
- President, Urology Services, Inc., 1996-present
Priorities:
- Balance California budget through reduced and efficient spending
- Provide improved benefits to senior citizens
- Modernize the educational systems at all levels of California public education
Mary "Mary Carey" Cook
10,919 votes
0.2%
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Adult Film Actress
- http://www.marycareyforgovernor.com
- D.O.B: June 15, 1981
- Her extraordinary flexibility led her to focus on ballet and dance in junior high and high school.
- Mary attended the exclusive Pine Crest preparatory school for academically gifted students in Ft. Lauderdale
Priorities:
- The most important issue facing California right now is our $38 billion deficit and 6.7% unemployment rate
- Repeal the recent lap dancing ban
- Get the common man involved in the government.
Bruce "legalize it" Margolin
8,905 votes
0.2%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Marijuana Legalization Attorney
- attorney at law since 19 67 crimal defense
- director L.A.NORML National Orgaization to Reform mj Laws L.A.
- Honorary LA Unified School Teacher
- ACLU Certifacate of Appreciation Award.............
- Co - Chairman Ethics Commitee N.A.C.D.L.
Priorities:
- Legalize Marijuana and Hemp and raise billons of $ tax revinue !
- Save 100s of millons by pardoning prisoners maarijuana &non violent others
- Cal. be haven for holistic health industry protect patients rights
Bill Simon
(Withdrawn)
8,707 votes
0.2%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessman
- Phone: 916-446-8866; Addr: 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2580, Sacramento, CA 95814
Van Vo
7,128 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Radio Producer/Businessman
- Phone: 714-554-1325; Addr: 14241 Euclid St., #C 110, Garden Grove, CA 92843
John Christopher Burton
6,615 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Civil Rights Attorney
- http://www.socialequality.com
- B.A. 1976 UCLA
- J.D. 1978 Hastings College of the Law
- 25 years as a practicing attorney
Priorities:
- Social equality
- Defense of democratic rights
- End to war
David Laughing Horse Robinson
6,312 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Tribal Chairman
- http://www.horseforgovernor.com
- Occupation: University Instructional Support Tech - Art
- Occupation: Master Artist - Steel Sculptor
- Occupation: Master Journeyman Welder
- Democrat
Priorities:
- Rebuild Our Communities: Honor Our Senior Citizens and Protect Our Children
- Help Small Businesses: Combine Workers' Comp with Universal Health Care
- Educate Our Future Entrepreneurs: Free Public Education - Kindergarten thru PhD
Leo Gallagher
5,306 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Comedian
- Phone: 800-791-0021; Addr: 5699 KANAN RD., Suite #436, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; Email: gallagherforgov@aol.com
Lawrence Steven Strauss
5,148 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Lawyer/Businessperson/Student
- http://www.bestcounsel.com
- B.S. U.S.C. 1988
- J.D. Loyola Law School 1991
- Glendale Community College Spring 2002 - Present
- The Strauss Law Group-Owner
Priorities:
- Balance the budget
- Increase revenue by bringing businesses and people back to California
- Make sure people and businesses are paying their fair share of taxes
Cheryl Ann Bly-Chester
5,094 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businesswoman/Environmental Engineer
- http://CherylBlyChester.org
- BS Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 1979
- MBA, American Graduate School of International Management, 1984
- Certificate Nuclear Power Reactor Safety, MIT, 1986
- California Registered Professional Engineer and Enviornmental Assessor
- Director and Past President of Sacramento Post of the Society of American Military Engineers
- Owner of a small business, Rosewood Environmental Engineering
Priorities:
- Closing the Budget Gap
- Making California "Business-Friendly"
- Improving California Education
Ronald Jason Palmieri
4,067 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Gay Rights
- Woman's Right To Choose
- Gun Control
Calvin Y. Louie
3,799 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: CPA
- http://www.calvinlouieforgovernor.com
- Elected to White House Conference on Small Business
- Former San Francisco Human Rights Commissioner
- Former Vice President, County Fair
- Former Vice President, Chinese American Democratic Club
- Former Board Member, Chinese American Citizens Alliance
- BS - UC Berkeley
Priorities:
- No New Taxes
- Balance The Budget
- Promote Small Business
Badi Badiozamani
3,323 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Entrepreneur/Author/Executive
- Phone: 858-382-2200; Addr: 9185 Maler Rd., San Diego, CA 92129; Email: badi@badiozamani.com
Audie Bock
3,260 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Zero-Based Budgeting with No New Taxes
- Roll Back University and Community CollegeTuition Increases
- Improve Health and Environment
Ralph A. Hernandez
3,144 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: District Attorney Inspector
- http://www.smartvoter.org/vote/ralph_hernandez
- 47 years varied political experience, 33+ years Law Enforcement Officer
- Received a personal Commendation from F.B.I. Director Clarence M. Kelley in mid 1970s
- B.A. Degree, Criminal Justice, Cal. State University at Sacramento, 1981
- A.A. Degree, Administration of Justice, Diablo Valley Jr. College, 1975
- Married, 5 children, many grandchildren (one deceased)
- Formerly an Elected Official - City Council & Redevelopment Agency Member, as well as Emergency Standby City Council and Redev. Agency Member
Priorities:
- Budget reform - State must live within its means, like we all have to do.
- Absolutely, positively, no Tax increases (even disguised ones proposed).
- Complete accountability, at all levels, to the People of this State!
Edward "Ed" Kennedy
2,942 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Drive costs to cost causer e.g. Open border costs paid by Feds
- Drive costs to cost causer e.g. Free trade costs paid by Feds
- Drive costs to cost causer e.g. Senior Health costs pd by Feds
Dan Feinstein
2,859 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Cut spending at the top levels of government first
- Restore California's small businesses to spur job growth
- Increase funding for higher education
James H. Green
2,797 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
Bob McClain
2,793 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Civil Engineer
- http://www.bobmcclain.com
- BS, Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley
- MS, Civil Engineering, UC Berkeley
- MBA, UCLA
- California Registered Professional Engineer
- Licensed California Real Estate Agent
- Hold Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
Priorities:
- The budget: close the current gap.
- Create a fair, fiscally accountable, responsible budget development process.
- Did I mention the budget?
Garrett Gruener
(Withdrawn)
2,522 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Economy
- Education
- Enviornment
Angelyne
2,487 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Phone: 310-285-9399; Addr: PO Box 3864, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Paul A. Mariano
2,384 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Attorney
- http://www.paulmarianoforgovernor.com
- Juris Doctorate-Hastings College of Law (1976)
- Bachelor of Arts-California State University at Sacramento (1973)
Priorities:
- The recall process is outdated and undemocratic.
- Gray Davis is the duly elected governor.
- I will appoint Gray Davis my Chief of Staff.
Ivan A. Hall
2,281 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Green
- Occupation: Custom Denture Manufacturer
- http://www.ivanhall.com
- Co-founder, Citizens for Cleaner Air
- Owner/ Operator Hall's Dental Lab
- Dental Tech. thru Workers Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation
- School Bus Driver
- Two years college, emphasis in accounting
- Aviation Electronics Tech. U.S. Navy
Priorities:
- Have California mass purchase electric generating solar panels for placement on all appropriate government buildings
- Invest in dedicated passenger rail tracks for in state inter-city travel
- Initiate referendum process to repeal laws hogtieing the general fund
Jim Weir
2,247 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Community College Teacher
- http://www.rstengineering.com/governor
- BA-Physics, Math, Aerospace (SDSU-'67)
- County Supervisor, Nevada County, '86-'94
- Faculty Association President & V-President '98-present
- Founder & VP-Engineering, RST Engineering '73-present
- Teacher of the Year, Sierra Community College 2000
- Statewide Part-Time Faculty Director, CCA-CTA-NEA
Priorities:
- Education -- Reallocation of resources & reallocation of faculty/administration ratios
- Transportation -- Local road & major highway maintenance
- Communication -- Between the Governor's office and the working people of California
Jerry Arnold Kunzman, Jr
2,237 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
Ned Roscoe
2,169 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Libertarian
- Occupation: Cigarette Retailer
- http://www.smokersparty.com
- A.B. Economics, University of Chicago
- Eagle Scout
- Proponent of Prop 28, March 2000 (vs. Rob Reiner)
Priorities:
- No New Taxes: you already pay more than enough. Roll back the VLF.
- No Stupid New Laws: 27,000 new laws over the past 21 years is plenty. Sign the laws that make California competitive with other states.
- Get the Work Done: Work with the Legislature to pass a balanced budget. Reform state government with the help of competent, experienced volunteers.
Georgina "Georgy" Russell
2,165 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Fix California's house of cards budget
- Abolish the Death Penalty
- Pass Gay Marriage Initiative
Jonathan D. Miller
2,160 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- http://www.millerforcalifornia.com
- MIT, BS Computer Science, 1984
- MIT, President of the Class of 1984
- Founder/President, Diamond Systems Corp.
Priorities:
- Invest in leading edge technologies to provide for future economic growth
- Realign state spending with revenues and priorities
- Maintain strong protection for our environment
Jack Loyd Grisham
2,136 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
Brooke Adams
1,965 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Business Executive
- http://www.brookeforgovernor.com/
- Articulate Leader with a Vision for a Better California
- Skilled business Executive with Financial Acumen to Lead California
- Politically Experienced from father's historic OC Judicial Write-In Race
- Consensus builder with ability to Unite People on Ideas
- Internet business experience and Tech Knowledge
- USC Graduate 2000, School of Communication with Honors
Priorities:
- Individual Freedom, Personal Responsibility and Smaller Government
- The Older "Me First" Generation is Squandering Our Resources and Future
- Our Generation Will Lead California and Restore Fiscal Responsiblity
Christopher Alan Sproul
1,949 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Environmental Attorney
- http://www.sproulforgovernor.com
- J.D. U.C. Berkeley School of Law
- M.A., B.A. Political Science, U.C. Santa Barbara
- Former Staff Attorney, US Envir. Protection Agency
- Law clerk, US District Judge, Los Angeles
- Intern, Congressman Mark W. Hannaford
Priorities:
- Vote No on the Recall!
- California Needs To Embrace Policies Promoting a Sustainable Future.
Daniel Watts
1,948 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Lower student fees at University of California schools
- Lower student fees at California State Universities
- Lower student fees at California community colleges
Ken Hamidi
1,905 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
Marc Philip Valdez
1,782 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Air Pollution Scientist/Meteorologist
- http://marcvaldezcalgov.blogspot.com
- Ph.D. (1987) & M.S. (1985), Atmospheric Sciences
- - University of Arizona, Tucson
- B.S. (1980), Physics & History
- - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
Priorities:
- Stabilize budget by shifting to property taxes - Repeal Prop. 13!
- Fight against offshore outsourcing - Restrict H1B & L1 visas!
- Improve prison discipline by implementing pardons again
Frank A. Macaluso, Jr.
1,752 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Physician/Medical Doctor
- http://www.macforgov.com
- Current Position: Chairman Dept. of Radiology - Kaweah Delta Hospital - Visalia, CA
- M.D. degree Univ. of New Mexico School of Medicine - Albuquerque - 1985
- B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering - Univ. of New Mexico - 1981
- Awarded Physicians Recognition Award for Continuing Education
- Member California Medical Association, American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, California Radiological Society
- Have held various positions and jobs in the oil and gas industry.
Priorities:
- Budget crisis: Californians want a financially responsible Governor who will control spending and not bow down to special interest groups.
- Economy: We need to create a business friendly environment in our state and I call for a complete overhaul of the worker's compensation program.
- Health Care: As a physician I understand the problems with the state's health care system and I know I can provide workable solutions.
Randall D. "Randy" Sprague
1,739 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Discrimination Complaint Investigator
- http://www.sprague4gov.com
- Decorated Vietnam veteran
- I own & still work for Sprague Agency, an investigation company
- B.S. from Portland State University & graduate work in Law
- Native Californian
Priorities:
- Get businesses to move to California & all businesses to buy their goods & services from other California businesses
- Repair the Constitution & make the budget revenue-based, not spending-based
- Zero tolerance for discrimination
Daniel C. "Danny" Ramirez
1,719 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- I vigorously support proposing a ballot inititiative,www.tell-a-parent.org
- I oppose providing taxpayers' dollars to organizations which harm families, including those providing abortions
- I oppose tax increases on necessities such as your family car
Nathan Whitecloud Walton
1,672 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Mohammad Arif
1,671 votes
0.0%
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Businessman
- Educational Degrees
- Desire to improver poor people life
Priorities:
- Balance of Budget.
- Eliminate Tax loopholes
- Eliminate racial profiling
John J. "Jack" Hickey
1,645 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Libertarian
- Occupation: Healthcare District Director
- http://www.govhickey.com
- U.S. Navy Veteran (1953-1957)
- Graduate - Navy ET School - Great Lakes, IL
- Honorary B.S. in Electronics (Dalmo Victor)
- Inventor - 28 Patents (lasers, electronics, electro-optics)
- Taxpayers Advocate
- Chair, Libertarian Party of San Mateo County
Priorities:
- Resolve the budget deficit without external debt financing. Dormant assets of obsolete Agencies should be loaned to the State.
- Family choice in education through property tax relief.
- Long term down-sizing of Government Performance Accountability Voucher for Education(PAVE 2000) would restore Parental responsibility.
Mike Schmier
1,619 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Attorney
- http://www.MikeForGov.org
- Member, Emery Unified School District Board of Trustees.
- California Administrative Law Judge, Agricultural Labor Relations Board.
- Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles.
- Trial and Appellate Prosecutor, National Labor Relations Board.
- Assistant Professor of Business Law, San Diego State University.
- Member, American Arbitratation Association, National Panel of Arbitrators.
Priorities:
- Restore state financial order, balance the budget and stimulate job creation.
- Healthcare for all through a single payer system that cuts administrative cost from 30% to 5%.
- Reinvent the education system, starting with the youngest children first to bring it to first rate quality for all.
C. T. Weber
1,589 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Peace and Freedom
- Occupation: Labor Official/Analyst
- BA, History - Calif. State Univ., Long Beach
- Masters in Public Administration - Calif. State Univ., Long Beach
- Elected four terms, Ca. State Employees Assoc., Board of Directors
- CSEA, Local 1000 SEIU, Dist. Labor Council President
- Union Organizer, CSEA, Local 1000, SEIU
Priorities:
- Balance the Budget
- Universal Single Payer Health Care for all.
- Making environmental polluters clean up after themselves.
Diana Foss
1,534 votes
0.0%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: No ballot designation requested
- http://www.cowmoose.org
- Currently a stay-at-home mom
- BS Caltech 1986 MS U of Arizona 1991 Astronomy
Priorities:
- Vote no on the recall.
- Davis was legitimately reelected less than a year ago and has committed no crime.
- Vote no now to forstall more frivolous recalls in the future.
Michael J. Wozniak
1,519 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Retired Police Officer
- http://www.vote4woz.com
- Treasurer Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
- Founder Motorcycle Enthusiast Group
Priorities:
- Renewed enforcement of Federal immigration laws at California borders
- Initiation of Proposition 227 as it was written
- Liability insurance for all drivers attached to the driver not car.
B. E. Smith
1,496 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- I will save over $3 billion each year by pardoning all victimless crimes
- I will stop the insane and unwinnable war on drugs
- I will negotiate to roll back energy contracts, or have the courts roll them back
Lingel H. Winters
1,426 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Consumer Business Attorney
- http://www.gowinters.com
- JD degree, University of California-Berkeley1965
- BA, Yale University, 1960
Priorities:
- My priority issues are jobs and education
- I favor tax incentives and requirements for state contractors to add California jobs.
- I oppose the 25% tuition hikes imposed on students at the UC and CSU campuses.
Richard J. Simmons
1,400 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Attorney/Businessperson
- http://www.simmonsforgovernor.com
- J.D. University of California, Berkeley School of Law
- BA summa cum laude University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- National Advisory Board, Berkeley Journal of Employment Law
- Founding Editor-in- Chief, Industrial Relations Law Journal, Boalt Hall
- Author of over 25 publications
- Author, California's Anti-Business Employment Laws
Priorities:
- Promote business growth
- Create jobs
- Overhaul workers' compensation system
Joe Guzzardi
1,386 votes
0.0%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Educator, Journalist, Businessman, Investor
- http://www.GuzzardiForGov.com
- Vice President, Money Market Securities Department, Merrill Lynch
- Vice President, Commercial Lending, Seattle First National Bank
- Owner, Private Capital Funding
- Owner and manager, various restaurants
- Teacher, English as a Second Language
- Teacher, computer, business skills
Priorities:
- Illegal immigration - an issue that affects virtually aspect of California life.
- Schools - bold decision-making is required to bring quality education back to our schools.
- Health-care crisis and governmental insolvency.
Mike P. McCarthy
1,323 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Rescind vehicle license fees
- Eliminate wasteful government spending
- Reform Workmans' Compensation Insurance
Leonard Padilla
1,321 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Law School President
- Phone: 916-558-6915; Addr: 816 H Street, Suite 244, Sacramento, CA 95814
Art Brown
1,320 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Film Writer/Director
- Phone: 818-887-2400; Addr: 6625 Variel Ave., Ste. 200, Canoga Park, CA 91303; Email: art@fthemovie.net
Iris Adam
1,260 votes
0.0%
- Party: Natural Law
- Occupation: Business Analyst
- http://www.irisadam.com/
- The Henry Samueli School of Engineering, Universtiy of California, Irvine
Priorities:
- Proven, prevention-oriented natural & complementary medicine to prevent disease, promote health, saving billions of dollars by keeping people healthy.
- Educational innovations shown to develop total brain functioning for maximum success, health and happiness in life.
- Renewable energy sources to protect our environment and save our economy from energy dependence on foreign oil.
Trek Thunder Kelly
1,185 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Business Executive/Artist
- http://www.trekkelly.com
- Double B.A. Int'l Economics/History; Minor in Japanese
- Student Body President - La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Member of Youth and Government, State Capital Subsitute Page
- America's Most Famous and Influential Unkown Artist of No Known Influence
- Button Salesman, Wheel-chair tennis ball-boy, and brief Volunteer of the Exceptional Children's Foundation
- Experience in Vietnam and Cambodia
Priorities:
- I'm running for Governor as an art piece; combining reality and art into RealArt; injecting art directly into people's daily lives.
- As Governor, I will legalize gambling, prostitution, and drugs; bringing them into the publice sector where they can be regulated and taxed.
- The money derived would reduce the deficit and fund important programs for education, health, and the environment.
Maurice Jerome Walker
1,181 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Green
- Occupation: Real Estate Appraiser
- http://www.mjwalker999@aol.com
- National Achievement (Merit) Scholarship - 1972
- BS - Biology - 1977, Loyola University - Chicago
- Radio Producer, KPFA - Berkeley, 1981 - 1995
- SEIU Local 616's Steward of the Year - 1990
- President of SEIU Local 616, 1993 - 1994
- Supervising Appraiser - Alameda County's Assessor's Office, 1994 - Present
Priorities:
- DREAM GREEN. REPEAL PROP 13.
- DREAM GREEN. REPEAL PROP 13.
- DREAM GREEN. REPEAL PROP 13.
David Ronald "Uncle" Sams
1,150 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessman/Producer/Writer
- http://www.DavidSams.com
- Nine (9) time Emmy Award Winning television producer, writer, director
- Launched Oprah Winfrey Show nationally while at King World Productions, Inc.
- Produced various news magazines on TV; produced various public affairs programs that address vital issues facing the nation.
- Produced special investigative undercover report on teens getting into R-rated movies. White House used Sams' report to get photo ids into theaters.
- Chairman of Sams Industries, SamsDirect.com, TVFirst.com, 100% Productions, Inc.; President of Christian Network Holdings (CNI Holdings) Corporation
- Raised millions of dollars for charity
Priorities:
- Protect and defend the rights of small business owners in California
- Stop Illegal immigrants from causing economic terrorism against California's tax-paying citizens
- Generate new revenue WITHOUT RAISING TAXES (see plan at http://www.DavidSams.com)
Vik S. Bajwa
1,145 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Businessman/Father/Entrepreneur
- Phone: 707-544-6464; Addr: 3000 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95407; Email: govbajwa@aol.com
Darin Price
1,111 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Natural Law
- Occupation: University Chemistry Instructor
- http://www.pricefogov.com
- I have degrees in chemistry, physical science, and math.
- I hold high school teaching credentials in physical science and math.
- I hold a junior college teaching credential in chemistry.
- I have over 2 years post graduate work in engineering.
- I also have18 years experience working with multi-million dollar budgets as well as a natural aptitude with budgets & numbers.
Priorities:
- Economy
- Education
- Health care
Charles "Chuck" Pineda, Jr.
1,068 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: State Hearing Officer-CYA
- http://www.pinedaforgovernor.com/
- Harvard Law School/ Business School Fellow
- Azusa Pacific University, B.A.
- East Los Angeles Community College,A.A.
- Management Training at USC and UCLA
- School of Engineers, United States Army
- Designed and appointed Director, CYA/GVRP
Priorities:
- Fiscal solvency or putting the state budget in the BLACK
- Stop the current costly prison building program.Prisons cost is BILLIONS!
- Tax credit card companies 50% on interest over 12%.
Sara Ann Hanlon
1,057 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Businesswoman
- http://sara4gov.com
- Age: 61
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Business Woman, former Mayor of Signal Hill, Ca.
- Family: Married, two stepchildren, four grandchildren
- Education: B.A. in Art, U.C.L.A., 1964. Alumna, Harvard University, J.F.Kennedy School
Priorities:
- BUSINESS, JOBS, AND TAXES: We must immediately create an exceptional business climate.
- SERVICES: Sara Ann Hanlon would provide full funding to our local governments.
- EDUCATION: California should have access to the world's best education systems.
John "Jack" Mortensen
1,057 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Contractor/Businessman
- Self Employed 23 years Improvement Contractor
- Servicing Ca. communities. Native Californian
- Creative, free thinking Liberal/Conservative
- Compassionate, caring, realist for the people.
- Christian-Spiritual- Non-fanatic
- Married father of three
Priorities:
- Government reform and refinement through referendums to the people
- Redefine Funding in priority to ensure funds are directed appropriately.
- Use principles of Malcolm Baldrige (Sec. of Commerce) 1980's
Diane Beall Templin
1,036 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: American Independent
- Occupation: Attorney/Realtor/Businesswoman
- http://www.dianetemplin.com
- Real Estate Broker License/Realtor with Keller Williams
- Law Office of Diane Beall Templin
- Juris Doctorate in Law-1973-SUNYAB
- Bachelor of Science-Social Welfare-1969
- studied International Law- Strasbourg, France
Priorities:
- Amend Constitution-Repeal income tax, Limit Fed.Govt. in CA
- Balance the budget-restore fiscal responsibility-lower DMV fees
- Control the border-deport illegals from jails-redo Prop. 187
James Vernon "Jim" Hoffmann, Jr.
1,020 votes
0.0%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Teacher
- http://www.hesperia.com/jimhoffmann/
- MS Education (1990) Northern Illinois University
- BA History/German (1986) Eastern Illinois University
- High School Teacher Hesperia, CA (2003)
- Teacher Manteca, CA (1999-2003)
- Teacher San Jose, CA (1997-1999)
- Ran for Manteca City Council (1999)
Priorities:
- Balance budget within two years
- Hold Statewide Business Summit to determine corporate tax, regulation, disability fund, and social welfare reductions
- Build Lupus and Genetic Disease Research Center in High Desert
Dick Lane
1,017 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Educator
- http://www.lane-for-governor.org
- Winner Democratic primary for US Congress 1998
- Winner Democratic primary for US Congress 1996
- Democratic Party State Central Committee 1996-2000
- Ph.D. in International Relations, USC, 1975
- M.A. in Government, Cal. State at LA 1969
- B.A. in Government, Cal. State at LA 1960
Priorities:
- Higher Education: restore the cuts
- Medical: a basic level of coverage for all
- Campaign Finance Reform: publically financed campaign alternative
Bill Vaughn
995 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Structural Engineer
- http://www.vaughnengineering.com
- Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer & General Contractor (B)
- Over 30 years experience in construction, structural design and evaluation
- Over 15 years of code writing and review
- Over 20 years of running a small business
Priorities:
- Remove politicians that represent people based on campaign contributions
- Reverse the decision of the Building Standards Commission to adopt the NFPA 5000 Building Code
- Write a constitutional amendment to ensure impartial and representative experts are appointed to commissions and boards
C. Stephen Henderson
969 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Robert C. Newman, II
962 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Psychologist/Farmer
- http://Newman4governor.org
- Ph.D. (Psychology)
- M.A. (Research and Theoritical Psychology)
- B.A. (Zoology and Chemistry)
- Psychologist (16 yrs) private practice
- Mental Health Administrator (Child and Adolescent)
- Farmer
Priorities:
- Reduce the size and scope of government.
- Respect individual property rights and personal responsibilites.
- Support education abundantly.
Jamie Rosemary (Meli) Safford
925 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Business Owner
- CSUS- B.S. Business Administration
- Real Estate Broker
- Government Employee
- Volunteer Real Estate Service
- Property Manager
- Owner of nine residential properties
Priorities:
- Fiscal Responsiblity- Stop Government Waste - Cut Top Government Appointed Positions - Stop lay-offs of lower levels
- Keep Jobs in California - Small and Large Businesses/Cut Workers Comp,
- Listen to ALL people of California- Help the people of California get their Golden State Back.
Robert C. Mannheim
903 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Retired Businessperson
- http://www.Mannheim4cagov.com
- UCLA 1969 BA Economics
- 1972 California CPA
- Southwestern University 1974 JD Law
- 1974 The State Bar of California
- 1975 California Real Estate Broker
- 1974 - 1985 Attorney/CPA
Priorities:
- For every $1 of income taxes paid by real voters, corporations pay 21-cents!
- All highly competitive sports, like football, are regulated by referees!
- Too much competition and not enough regulation will cost you your job and our way of life
Scott A. Mednick
890 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Business Executive
- Phone: 818-223-0900; Addr: 23632 Calabasas Rd., Ste. 203, Calabasas, CA 91302; Email: scott@buttmonkeybeer.com
Dorene Musilli
880 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Parent/Educator/Businesswoman
- Native Californian - 3rd Generation San Franciscan
- I am an outspoken and honest 'non-politician'.
- I have been a Businesswoman for over 25 years in California.
- I was elected and re-elected to the Sonoma County Board of Education, serving for 17 years between 1975 and 1992.
- I served 4 additional years on the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board.
Priorities:
- Balancing the State budget and overhauling the budget process
- Delivering quality education throughout the state
- Developing a favorable and sustainable business climate in California
A. Lavar Taylor
836 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Tax Attorney
- http://www.lavartaylor4governor.com
- Speaker, 2002 California Tax Policy Conference
- Private Practitioner, dealing with IRS, FTB, etc. since 1989
- Former Assistant US Attorney and Former IRS Attorney
- Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University
- JD Georgetown University (magna cum laude) 1981
- AB University of Illinois (cum laude) 1978
Priorities:
- Balance the Budget through Fiscal Discipline and Proper Management
- Restore and Maintain Proper Level of Funding for Primary and Secondary Education
- Establish a Working Dialogue Between Persons of All Political Parties to Achieve Common Goals
Brian Tracy
821 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
Kurt E. "Tachikaze" Rightmyer
812 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Middleweight Sumo Wrestler
- Leading middleweight wrestler
- 2003 California Sumo Series
- Pushcart Prize nominated poet, 2001
- Participant on Japan Exchange and Teaching Program 1998-2000
- Blues performer at the 1999 Hida Music Festival
- Editor of Sharing Ideas magazine
Priorities:
- Three-year concession on paying state income tax for all new small businesses employing 20 or fewer legal residents and citizens
- Union-subsidized workmen's comp. insurance which will take the entire burden off businesses, thereby keeping more in California.
- Complete decentralization of government behemoths such as the Dept. of General Services with its $837 million annual budget .
Sharon Rushford
800 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Businesswoman
- http://www.rushfordfiles.com
- Member Kaiser Permanente Reform Committee
- Board Member Managed Care Reform Council
- County Petition Circulator Voluntary Health Plan Arbitration Act of 2004
Priorities:
- Budget Deficit
- Healthcare Reform
- Education
Darrin H. Scheidle
799 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Businessman/Entrepreneur
- http://www.Save-California.us
- CEO - LiveScan San Diego, Inc
- CEO/President - Multiplex Security
- Treasurer - Magnolia PTA
- Board Member - Magnolia School Site Council
- Past Board Member - California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards, and Associates (CALSAGA)
- Past Chairperson - Standards and Ethics Committee (CALSAGA)
Priorities:
- Less Government, Less wasteful spending by the Government
- NO TAX INCREASES!
- Make California more business-friendly.
Christopher Ranken
797 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Planning Commissioner
- http://www.ranken.com
- Principal, Ranken Consulting and Development
- M.S. (Engineering) and M.C.P. (City Planning), UC Berkeley
Priorities:
- Repeal the Recall provision of our State Constitution.
- The Recall provision is fatally flawed, and leads to miscarriages of democracy.
- Elections and impeachment are sufficient for the U.S., and should be sufficient for California as well.
Patricia G. "Tilley" Tilley
777 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Attorney
- http://www.attorneytilley.com
- BS, University of Connecticut-1966
- Master of Nursing, UCLA-1969
- Juris Doctor, University of San Diego-1978
- Attorney, US Dept. Labor
- Deputy Attorney, Contra Costa County
- Deputy Public Defender, San Francisco
Priorities:
- affordable health care services
- improved affordable education
- jobs and living wage
Darryl L. Mobley
768 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Douglas Leslie "Doug" Anderson
747 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Illegal Immigration
- Drivers Licenses for Illegal Immigration
- Car Tax
Alex Saint James
747 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Public Policy Strategist
- http://www.StJames03.org
- Chairman, African American Republican Leadership Council
- Candidate for Sacramento City Council, 1999.
Priorities:
- Repeal Gray Davis' tax hikes
- Cut the budget
- Enact a flat-rate tax
Bob Lynn Edwards
743 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Attorney
- http://www.bobedwards.com
- 1983 BA Political Science, San Francisco State University
- 1991 Doctor of Law San Francisco Law School
Priorities:
- NO INCREASE IN TAXES
- REPEAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION INCREASE
- BALANCE STATE BUDGET BY LEGALIZING GAMBLING
Joel Britton
733 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Retired Meat Packer
- http://www.themilitant.com
- Former process operator, oil refineries, LA-area
- Was member of United Food & Commercial Workers
- Was member of Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers
- Member, Nat'l Committee of Socialist Workers Party
- Former butcher, kill floor of hog slaughterhouse
Priorities:
- Bring U.S. troops home now from Iraq; Afghanistan; Guantanamo Bay, Cuba!
- Nationalization of energy industry, under workers control
- Jobs for all - Massive public works program & a shorter work week at union scale
Michael A. Jackson
726 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Satellite Project Manager
- http://www.MichaelJacksonforGovernor.com
- UCLA, Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
- U.S. Navy, 82-91, Propulsion plant Supervisor
- Navy Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
Priorities:
- 1. Resolution of the current budget deficit crisis.
- 2. Strengthen California's ailing school system.
- 3. Restore California's once prestigious economy.
Ed Beyer
712 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Entice business growth and investment in the state to reduce unemployment
- Consolidate redundant state departments to reduce spending and target fraud and waste in medical and food stamp programs
- Eliminate the vehicle license tax.
Paul "Chip" Mailander
703 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Golf Professional
- Phone: 619-297-9342; Addr: PO Box 3204, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067; Email: box3204@cox.net
John W. Beard
683 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessman
- http://www.johnbeard4gov.com
- 35 years business experience
- Janitor to Vice Pres. G2 Graphic Service, Inc.
Priorities:
- Keep business and jobs in California ( real works comp reform, Friendly business climate)
- Treat Californians as Customers not Residents. Government works for the people.
- Budget, Spend the money like you would, it is your money. Everyone must live with in their budgets so will California Government.
Paul Nave
668 votes
0.0%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Businessman/Prizefighter/Father
- http://www.paulnave.com
- Former World Boxing Champion
- Past 6th District State Assembly Candidate
- Attended San Francisco State University
- Developer
- Investor
- Pilot
Priorities:
- My immediate focus would be to pay down and off the budget deficit.
- After the budget deficit, Education would be my main priority.
- Followed by Political Reform, Transportation, Prison Reform and improving life for our Seniors.
Robert S Cullenbine
619 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Retired Businessman
- http://www.bobcan.com
- BA Economics: Stanford 1962
- Volunteer CFO/Director of Development: The Family Giving Tree: Current
- Member: Association of Fundraising Professionals
- The San Jose Lasers Women' Professional Basketball Team: Office Manager 1996-97
- The Midpeninsula Free University: President 1968
- John Burroughs School: 1956
Priorities:
- This recall is a dangerous farce. It should be defeated.
- Should it pass, there is only one legitimate replacement: Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante
- If any other candidate should win, it will only encourgage more political vandalism.
Warren T. Farrell
611 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Fathers' Issues Author
- http://www.warrenfarrell.com
- Ph.D. and M.A., Political Science (NYU and UCLA)
- Author, Father and Child Reunion (see http://www.warrenfarrell.com)
- Author, Why Men Are The Way They Are
- Author, Women Can't Hear What Men Don't Say
- Selected by Financial Times as one of world's top 100 "Thought Leaders"
- Taught, School of Medicine, UCSan Diego
Priorities:
- The Development of Social Programs Which, Instead of Costing Money, Save the State Billions
- Equal Father and Mother Involvement, Especially if there is Divorce, since this leads to children less likely to use social services or costly prisons
- Universal prenatal care, since an undernourished or stressed mom creates problems that lead to tax dependents rather than tax payers
Chuck Walker
602 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Business Intelligence Analyst
- http://www.chuckwalkerforgov.com
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Cal Poly Pomona
- Mayor of Scotts Valley - 2000
- City Council Member, Scotts Valley 1996-2000
- Planning Commissioner, Scotts Valley - 1996
Priorities:
- Cut spending and waste through the use of proven, efficiency enhancement methodologies (see website for details)
- Re-establish a friendly business environment through tax incentives and subsidies.
- Create a reserve to help California weather economic downturns. This could only be used for revenue declines and after budget cutting of at least 10%.
William S. "Bill" Chambers
596 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Railroad Switchman/Brakeman 1977 to present
- Journeyman Clerk - Market Basket Grocery Stores 1973- 1977
- Cook - Jack In The Box 1970- 1973
Priorities:
- I believe in fiscal responsibility and accountabilituy.
- I will make decisions based upon logic and common sense for the majority ofCalifornians.
- Spending more money only makes programs cost more, it does not guarantee a successful program.
Vip Bhola
594 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Attorney/Businessowner
- Phone: 818-508-1500; Addr: 5429 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601; Email: vip@viplaw.org
James M. Vandeventer, Jr.
587 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Salesman/Businessman
- http://www.VoteVandeventer.com
- High School Graduate, Senior Class President 1981, Attended University of Oklahoma and NEO A&M Junior College
- Sales Manager and Fleet/Internet Manager, Beverly Hills BMW, Jan. '98 through Oct. '01, Autmotive Industry from May 1983 through July '03
Priorities:
- Amnesty for Aliens
- Legal Unions for Gays and Lesbians
- Fiscal Responsibility
Gerold Lee Gorman
585 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Promote fiscal responsibility through true accountability.
- Provide for the economy and the environment by developing alternative energy resources within our state.
- Protect Civil Liberties, Public Safety and Quality Education.
Eric Korevaar
580 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Scientist/Businessman
- http://www.voteforeric.com
- President, The Science Artist, 2003-present
- Chief Technology Officer, Optical Access Inc., 2000-2002
- Founder and President, AstroTerra Corporation, 1993-2000
- Senior Scientist and Group Manager, ThermoTrex Corporation, 1986-1992
- Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, 1987
- B.S. Physics, Caltech, 1981
Priorities:
- Defeat the Recall -- Vote NO
- Ensure California's long term Prosperity -- Maintain High Technology Leadership and Jobs
- Avoid another Energy Crisis -- Install Solar Power on 50% of New Homes
Dennis Duggan McMahon
574 votes
0.0%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Banker
- http://www.ourcalifornia.org
- M.B.A. in Banking from Golden Gate University
- B.A. in Philosophy from Creighton University
Priorities:
- Educational funding choice and reform
- Balance the budget by cutting spending
- Reduce the impact of regulation on California's businesses
Mike McNeilly
566 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Artist
- Phone: 310-858-1010; Addr: 1300 Summit Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Email: venus9x@aol.com
Kelly P. Kimball
562 votes
0.0%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Business Executive
- http://www.buttmonkeybeer.com
- Partner, Primate Partners
- Partner, The Business Intelligence Collective, LLC
- Co-Chairman, GBSource
Priorities:
- Expose this recall as an abuse of a process meant for malfeasance
- Reform the recall process
- Have fun!
S. Issa
544 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Engineer
- Phone: 213-313-8683; Addr: 411 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 107 #364, Arcadia, CA 91006; Email: sissa4california@yahoo.com
Gino l Martorana
520 votes
0.0%
Priorities:
- Addressing the problem of Illegal Immigration
- A single payer Universal Healthcare , funded by a special sales tax
- restructuring the fundimental form of goverment
Rich Gosse
489 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Educator
- http://www.richgosse.com
- B.S., Government, University of San Francisco
- M.S., Education, San Francisco State University
- Vice-President, Citizens Against Crime, Inc.
- Chairman, American Singles Education, Inc.
- Chairman, Kids Today; Parents Tomorrow
Priorities:
- Equal Rights for Single Adults
- Decriminalize Victimless Crimes (Drugs, Gambling, Prostitution)
- Solve the Budget Crisis
Tim Sylvester
470 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Entrepreneur
- http://www.timforgovernor.org
- Product Manager, Cisco Systems, 1995-2001
- Director of Product Testing Lab for Technology Magazine, 1992-1995
- Delegate the Democratic National Convention, 1992
- Candidate for the Iowa Legislature, 1990
- Software Engineering, Iowa State Univ. 1987 -1992
- BS Computer Engineering, Iowa State University, 1987
Priorities:
- Opposing the Recall Election
- Stabilizing the tax base for the state
- Restoring fairness to property taxes
Bryan Quinn
469 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
Bill Prady
468 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Television Writer/Producer
- Phone: 818-655-5805; Addr: 4024 Radford Ave., Building 8, Studio City, CA 91604
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Mock
447 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Business Owner
- http://www.jeffmockforgovernor.org
- University of Maryland 1970 - 1971
- Oregon State University 1972 - 1975; B. S. Degree, 1975
- Thorock Metals Co., Inc. VP and GM 1975 to present
- California Cast Metals Association Board of Directors 2000 - 2003
- American Foundry Association (Southern CA Chapter) 2000 - present
- North American Die Casting Association (Chapter 30, Inc.) 1986 - present.
Priorities:
- Assist California Manufacturers who find their products not competitive with those produced offshore.
- Initiate a major overhaul of worker's compensation to return it to the no-fault system it was designed to be.
- Establish a coherent energy policy that encourages distributed generation produced by small local sources.
Paul W. Vann
442 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Reform the Workers Compensation System
- Trim the waste in state government
Heather Peters
440 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Mediator
- http://peters4gov.com
- Owner, Peters Mediation
- Former law partner at Barger & Wolen
Priorities:
- Offer voters a centrist choice, socially moderate & fiscally responsible
- Use skills as a mediator to break deadlocks on budgets and other legislation
- Eliminate waste and bring accountability, responsibility and accessibility back to government
Michael Cheli
435 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Businessman/Entrepreneur
- Age: 42 Family: Surrogate family with two children.
- Residence/hometown: Native of San Francisco, reside in Santa Rosa, Sonoma
- Comprehensive background working in the Computer and
- Served on Board of Directors for "Ideas to Market", a non
- Community volunteer with HP United Way assisting
Priorities:
- I will work hard to make a positive difference in peoples lives.
- I support constitutional principles of life, liberty and property; and America's
- I'll cross all party lines in solutions for the challenges facing California.
Jeff Rainforth
417 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Marketing Coordinator
- http://www.jeff4gov.com
- Chairman, Reform Party of California
- Reform Candidate, 2002 U.S. House of Reps
- Phi Theta Kappa International Scholastic Society
- National Dean's Honors
- SRJC Dean's Highest Honors
Priorities:
- Paying down the debt
- Halting illegal immigration
- Workers compensation for $7.2 billion less
Ronald J. Friedman, M.D.
416 votes
0.0%
- Party: Independent
- Occupation: Physician
- http://www.ron4gov.com
- Fellowship Magnetic Resonance Imaging, University of Southern California, 1988-89
- Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of California Los Angeles, 1974
- Research Fellow Nuclear Medicine, U.S. Public Health Service, San Francisco, 1969-71
- M.D. State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, 1968
- B.S. City College of the City University of New York, 1964
- The Bronx High School of Science, 1960
Priorities:
- Address California's Fiscal Crisis
- Significantly improve healthcare access for all Californians
- Protect, preserve, and enhance California's Education System
Todd Carson
374 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Real Estate Developer
- Phone: 949-574-7112; Addr: 1645 Superior, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; Email: carsont@svn.com
Daniel W. Richards
372 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessman
- Phone: 909-980-6868; Addr: 8311 Haven Ave., #200, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; Email: drichards@cbcInlandEmpire.com
Scott "Bubba" Davis
(Withdrawn)
368 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Fiscal Responsibilty - Balanced Budget
- Job Creation
- Environmental Protection
Carl A. Mehr
362 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessman
- http://www.MehrForGovernor.com
- BS & MS Electrical Engineering
- General Dynamics Apollo Space Program
- Cubic Corporation Air Combat Training
- General Dynamics Global Pos. System
- Real Estate Developer
- Stock Investor (Trader)
Priorities:
- Changing the revenue sources for the State to avoid boom/bust cycles and imposing (Gann type) spending limits.
- Restoring democracy - removing redistricting from the legislature to an independent commission.
- Improving the business climate - reforming workman's compensation insurance, reducing regulatory controls and avoiding frivolous lawsuits.
Lorraine "Abner Zurd" Fontanes
356 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Filmmaker
- http://www.abnerz.com/gov
- B.A., Temple University, Outstanding Achievement Scholarship
- Board Director, Los Angeles Poverty Department
- President, Los Angeles Festival Film & Video Project, 1990-1995
- First film selected by Sundance Film Festival, 1994
Priorities:
- Economy
- Education
- Security
Gary Leonard
354 votes
0.0%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Photojournalist/Author
- BA, UCLA
- Author, Symphony in Steel
Priorities:
- Vote No on the Recall, then vote for Gary Leonard
- Take care of the under-represented (kids & the homeless)
- Hire a CPA to examine the budget problems
Gregory J. Pawlik
345 votes
0.0%
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Realtor/Businessman
- Phone: 310-230-2439; Addr: 15101 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; Email: gpawlik@coldwellbanker.com
Jon W. Zellhoefer
337 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Energy Consultant/Entrepreneur
- http://www.zellhoefer.com
- Doctor of Jurisprudence, Monterey Col. of Law
- Master of Business Administration, CSUF
- Pre-qualified Energy Consultant, USDOE
- Past President, Society of Manufacturing Engrs.
- BS Engineering, UCLA
- Industrial Development Expert, United Nations
Priorities:
- Stop jobs leaving California, provide economic incentive areas
- Create 200,000 "living wage" jobs in the hospitality industry in first 100 days
- Review and revise the utility rate contracts signed by Davis
Reva Renee Renz
322 votes
0.0%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- http://www.devasbar.com
- Owner of deva's, a cocktail lounge in Tustin
- Former Stockbroker, Real Estate License
- Owned wholesale clothing company at age 22
- Attended BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio
- Attended Cypress College, Cypress, CA
Priorities:
- Return this state to a vibrant business environment
- Fix the failed worker's compensation system
- No new taxes!
Kevin Richter
294 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
Priorities:
- Bring honesty and integrity back to politics.
- Eliminate deficit through policy of corporatization.
- Breathe
Stephen L. Knapp
287 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Laser Engineer
- http://www.KnappForGov.com
- B. Sc. Physics, University of the South C '94
- Peace Corps Volunteer 1994-1996
- Wildland Firefighter 1988-1994
Priorities:
- Fiscal responsibility
- State of California rights
- "Common sense" policies
William "Billy T" Tsangares
276 votes
0.0%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessperson
- http://www.VoteNoFirst.com
- SF State Graduate BA - Liberal Studies
- Graphic Artist - Populist Propaganda Specialist
Priorities:
- Defeating the Recall
- Liberalizing the Republican Party
- Eliminating partisan voting regualtions
D. Logan Darrow Clements
272 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Businessman
- http://www.clementsforgovernor.com
- Executive producer of television newsmagazine
- Former publisher of national business magazine
- MBA in finance from University of Rochester
- BA in economics from University of Rochester
Priorities:
- Privatize all government owned schools and colleges to cut spending 50%+
- Make the economy boom by reducing taxes, regulations and gov. interference
- Minimize government by transferring government operations to private business
Robert "Butch" Dole
269 votes
0.0%
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Small Business Owner
- http://www.rdoleforgov.com
- U. S. Marine Corps 1967 - 1980
- Electronics Tech. 1980 - 1990
- Small Businees Founder and Owner 1990 - present
Priorities:
- To reign in government spending and taxation
- To change Workmen's Compenstaion and prosecute fraud within the system
- To make California small business friendly again
D. E. Kessinger
256 votes
0.0%
- Party: Democratic
- Occupation: Paralegal/Property Manager
- JD 3 1/2 yr courses @ Citrus Belt Law School
- Assistant instructor Univ. of Tenn
- BS Accounting, Riverside University
- AA Computer Science Dean's list
- Dir. of Data Processing, Riv. Co. Gen Hospital
- Riverside County Democratic Central Committee
Priorities:
- Very open governor's Office "open door policy"
- Recover state budget in balance soon
- Transportation to Europe but not limited to internationsl rail, state of the art fixed route transit bus/light rail.
Gene Forte
228 votes
0.0%
Official Ballot Statement
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Executive Recruiter/Entrepreneur
- http://www.ForteForGovernor.com
- High Level Executive Recruiter placing Presidents and V.P.s
- President of AttorneyBusters.com/Investigative Reporter Hosting Radio Show on KRLA870 am Los Angeles.
- Extensive experience in dealing with unaccountable judges and attorneys in civil litigation. I know the problems, I can fix it.
- Stock Broker - Smith Barney Assistant Mgr. Beverly Hills
- Cable TV Show Financial Focus, Utility Specialist
- Multiple other entrepreneurial projects such as pulling a WWII plane from the bottom of a lake, professionally playing accordian, and more.
Priorities:
- Reform the $20+Billion judicial industry to make attorneys, judges, and politicians accountable.
- Create more jobs by lowering workers comp/Bring businesses back to California/Make workers comp work as it was intended to.
- Find hidden legal costs, trim from budget, and use to improve education, housing, and transportation
Todd Richard Lewis
189 votes
0.0%
Priorities:
- Balance Budget
- Help the Homeless
- Get the younger generation involved
Jim "Poorman" Trenton
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
R. Charlie Chadwick
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Jurlene Jeanne Kokoa White
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Bill Thill
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Lynda L. Toth
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Mathilda Karel Spak
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Pauline Cooper
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Paul Welton
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Shirley Coly
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Jason Alan Gastrich
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Donald P. Wang
(Write-in)
- Party: Republican
- Occupation: Entrepreneur/Real Estate Investor
- http://www.wantanewgovernor.com
- Board Of Directors 2002-03 Oakland Fellowship Of Humanity
- Leadership Course California Military Academy
Priorities:
- Sell driver permits to illegal aliens for $5000 each.
- Reduce state government staff.
- Renegotiate all state contracts.
Monty Manibog
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Donnie Alden
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Thomas "Tom" Benigno
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Jacques-Andre Istel
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Ronald W. Spangler
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Lincoln Pickard
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Yancey Hawkins
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Wignes K. Warren
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Harry William Braun
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Jane H. Dawson
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Vincent Pallaver
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Christian F. Meister
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Robert D. Gibb
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Charles J. Hennegan
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
Joel Wirth
(Write-in)
(This candidate has not responded to Smart Voter.)
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