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LWV League of Women Voters of California
State of California (Butte, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, Yuba Counties) March 5, 2002 Election
Smart Voter Jon Petersen

Candidate for
Member; California State Assembly; District 3; Libertarian Party

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Libertarian
  • Occupation: Retired Computer Programmer
  • Married, 7 children, 7 grandchildren
  • BS/MS, Stanford University
  • Past Economic Development Commissioner
  • Past corporate project manager
  • Past Northern Vice Chair, Libertarian Party of California
  • Past Treasurer, Libertarian Party of California
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Solve concerns at lowest level needed - avoid state interference
  • Require sunset clauses in all legislation and agencies - remove deadwood
  • Institute freedom-based actions rather than governmental mandates
Key Endorsements
  • Libertarian Party of California
  • Citizens Against Violent Crime (Three Strikes Act of 2002)
Position Papers
Solve concerns at lowest level needed - avoid state interference
One size seldom fits all. Most issues can be solved at the local level. Legislative action is rarely needed, but most politicians don't agree. My main task in the Assembly would be to ensure that only truly needed legislation is passed.
Require sunset clauses in all legislation and agencies - remove deadwood
Many proposals are enacted without ever checking back to review the results. All proposals should specify what results are to be expected and by when. Retaining enactment will require successful reviews.
Institute freedom-based actions rather than governmental mandates
Far too often, government mandates what people can and cannot do, whether or not it makes sense. It would be far better to treat people individually, making determinations based on freedom and responsibility rather than mandates.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.geocities.com/jonlpca
E-mail: jonlp@surfbest.net

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