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California State Government June 6, 2006 Election
 Smart Voter Liz Figueroa

Candidate for
Lieutenant Governor; Democratic Party

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: California State Senator
  • Fought for California children and working families throughout my entire career.
  • Daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, I went to my first day of school not knowing a word of English.
  • I worked hard, overcame obstacles, and became the first Latina from Northern California elected to the Legislature
  • I'm a mother and a grandmother, and now I'm trying to take the fight for California's chidlren and working families to the statewide level.
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Use the office of Lt. Governor to fight for California's children and working families.
  • Use my position as a UC Regent to fight against the scandals and waste that have recently come to light
  • Use my position on the State Lands Commission and the California Coastal Commission to protect our environment, coastline, and natural resources.
Key Endorsements
  • California Nurses Association (CNA)
  • The Sierra Club
  • The United Farm Workers (UFW)
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Position Papers
Announcement of Candidacy for Lt. Governor
In this announcement, I outline my goals for the office of Lt. Governor and tell why I decided to run.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.LizFigueroa2006.com
E-mail: info@lizfigueroa2006.com


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