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State of California June 8, 2010 Election
 Smart Voter Laura Wells

Candidate for
Governor; Green Party

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Green
  • Occupation: Financial Systems Consultant
  • Over 20 years experience in pension fund accounting, stock & bond investments, union dues accounting, and real estate mortgage loans.
  • Active in global economic justice, environment, military-to-civilian economy, and community-based economic issues.
  • B.A. Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, Phi Beta Kappa
  • M.Ed. Antioch University, Cambridge, MA
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Work to change the political system so the budget will follow California's values, not campaign contributors' values.
  • Ensure that taxes have the right balance between corporate & individual, wealthy & regular citizens, and pay-as-we-go vs. children-pay-off-bonds.
  • Keep the good parts of Prop 13-era changes, making sure taxes don't make us lose our homes, AND correct the devastating betrayals.
Key Endorsements
Position Papers
The Economy
We have to change how budgeting and taxation are done so they benefit average Californians, not just mega-corporations and billionaires.
Education
We must -- and we can -- restore California's educational excellence.
Energy and Climate
California has a significant role to play in addressing the global climate crisis.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.laurawells.org
E-mail: info@laurawells.org


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