Peterson, a Republican, is running for California Secretary of State on a logical, smart, creative and very reasonable platform:
1. “Get what you pay for” government.
2. Quit driving jobs out of California by making life difficult for California businesses.
3. California is the world leader in technology and design – let’s use it to make government run better and get more Californians informed and involved.
4. More Californians/fewer Sacramento politicians in the ballot initiative process.
5. Follow the money: make it easy for you to track money in politics.
Peterson brings an interesting and important background to the job – he worked in printing sales and web design for years, before becoming the first Executive Director of Common Sense California, a bipartisan, nonprofit “think-and-do tank” devoted to improving civic participation throughout the state....
◼ Pete Peterson for secretary of state - LA Times ENDORSEMENT
The race for the office of secretary of state is one of those down-ticket contests that usually don't garner much attention. This year, however, the race is among the most closely watched by political observers, for a number of reasons. First, the current secretary of state, Democrat Debra Bowen, is termed out, and an unusually diverse and talented group of candidates is seeking to replace her. When voters get their ballots, they'll see the names of state legislators, a government watchdog, a Republican operative turned no-party-preference political reformer, and a civic engagement expert....◼ LA Times Endorses Peterson for CA Sec of State - Michael Warren.Weekly Standard
◼ Pete Peterson for California secretary of state: Endorsement - LA Daily
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Meet Pete Peterson September 6th at Baywood. Humboldt GOP is hosting a MEET THE CANDIDATES luncheon September 6th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Baywood Golf and Country Club in Arcata. He'll be there with Neel Kashkari, Ron Nehring, Greg Conlon, Ronald Gold, Matt Heath, Dale Mensing and James Theiss. Tickets are $30 per person. Call Humboldt GOP for info and to make reservations 442-2259
