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California State Government October 7, 2003 Election
Smart Voter Political Philosophy for Darrin H. Scheidle

Candidate for
Recall of Gray Davis; State of California

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California management (the Governor) has made decisions, which are making taxpayers foot the bill for higher costs. There is no reason that utility companies hold us hostage. We have the ability to control our own electricity, oil production, and water supplies. Why should we allow influences OUTSIDE California control our needs and our economy?

There is serious mismanagement of funds in Sacramento, where funds are being misspent or overspent. Now is time for accountability of how the taxpayers' money is being spent.

I have always been a Solutions Manager, a visionary and innovator. I have never met a problem that I couldn't find a solution. It is with this level of dedication and tenacity that I will endeavor to SERVE THE PEOPLE. I accept the fact that I am being hired for a temporary job, for the people, to represent the PEOPLE and manage the state government for the people who pay taxes usually before they even get their paychecks.

I will also make changes that will entice companies to want to do business in California. We need to make California more "business-friendly" and that will take time. We need to look at ways to make it more profitable for business to be here in California. We need to get a handle on the power issue, and such items that affect businesses such as healthcare costs and workers compensation. We have chased away too many businesses and jobs. Under my leadership, California will become self-sufficient. There is no reason that utility companies hold us hostage. We have the ability to control our own electricity, oil production, and water supplies. Why should we allow influences OUTSIDE California control our needs and our economy?

I do not make promises lightly. I come from the background where a man's word is his bond. I do not sugar coat things, nor do I beat around the bush. I tell it as I see it and I stick to what I say. I do not allow people to speak for me, and I welcome all forms of communication on all issues. I am the ONLY candidate that has on my website (www.Save-California.us) a link to message boards and an online chat area where I can speak with those I want to call my bosses and serve. I answer my own e-mail from the public and only route e-mail to others when it interferes with my communication with the public (such as scheduling arrangements or fundraising and event planning). I want to work for YOU, so I need to make myself available to YOU.

I find fault in a candidate for any public office that takes the oath of office which includes "defend and support the Constitution of the United States, against enemies foreign and domestic" while their views are in conflict with the Constitution. Does that mean they will support and defend the ONLY the parts of the Constitution that they agree with? The oath is specific, but some servants of the PEOPLE fail to take that into consideration.

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