Candidate for
Recall of Gray Davis; State of California

I believe I can lead the state in a positive direction and turn the budget deficit around. I won't be beholden to any special interest groups, and will not be afraid to make drastic changes and unpopular decisions to make the necessary cuts.

I would use the power of executive order to cut as much government bureaucracy as feasibly possible. I would review all state agencies and departments and eliminate overspending. I would possibly cut some low priority agencies and departments altogether. The state must prioritize spending and work within its current budget parameters. In the end, California's budget deficit comes down to two options, raise taxes or cut spending, and I'm ready to cut.

California Workers' Compensation insurance rose 50% in the last year. It's contributed to the escalating cost of doing business in the state resulting in the exodus of many businesses out of the state. California must lower the cost of doing business and become business friendly to stop the loss of jobs and much needed tax revenue for the state and local governments.

As Governor, my main focus would be to pay down the budget deficit and balance the budget as expeditiously as possible. The sooner the budget deficit begins to get paid down; the sooner the state's credit rating can be raised, resulting in the savings of millions of dollars in credit interest.

Other than the budget deficit, I would make education my main priority. Our state has failed miserably in dealing with education compared to many other states. Next in line after education, would be campaign finance reform, transportation, prison reform and improving life for our seniors.

I'm very close to the middle of the political spectrum and have views on both sides of the fence. I believe I can bridge the gap and find common ground with all political parties.

The unspoken word in politics is the legalized fixing by special interest groups. Legislators need to vote their conscience, not bend to the will of special interest groups. Political reform in California is a necessity.

I'm realistic, so I know I'm a long shot for the Governorship. But I've been a long shot before -- and won a world title. And my commitment to the people of California is that I will give it my all. And if I don't win, I'll be back, too.

I believe the new Governor should be a businessman not an elected official tainted by the political process. Someone who will change the cycle of business as usual and be responsible for the success or failure of the government. For it is that kind of person who will save this state from the burdensome deficit. That person is Paul Nave.