Tax the corporations.

My parents came to San Francisco as immigrants to start a new life, opening a small laundry business in 1956 that they operated for over 30 years. Just as a child I remember the challenges my parents faced to keep their laundry operating during good times and bad, so it is I am reminded of the difficulties facing working families today. The most important responsibility I have in my public service is to help restore our state's economy to health and get Californians back to work. Continuing to extend free taxpayer services and assistance, insisting upon fair, open hearings for taxpayers who appeal state tax decisions, and serving as a responsible steward of the State's revenues remain my highest priorities in serving you as a member of the Board. During my 25 years of public service, I have been entrusted to safeguard the State's revenues, always recognizing that it is your money. My obligation and responsibility are even greater during these difficult economic times. You deserve the best, most efficient government services to protect you and your families. My experience in making wise decisions with your tax dollars, my personal experience with a family-owned small business that struggled to make ends meet, and my unblemished track record of integrity during my 25 years of public service make me your best choice to continue my service and leadership on the Board. I would be honored and privileged to continue serving you on the Board of Equalization.

I am running for the BOE because I believe our citizens and businesses are excessively taxed and regulated. Consequently, businesses are fleeing California in record numbers—shrinking our tax-base and leading to slashed budgets for police, fire, schools and other vital organizations. With oversight of 1,000,000 businesses in California, the BOE is uniquely positioned to create a more friendly business environment which will bring businesses back, reduce unemployment and improve our state budgets. If elected, I pledge to be the voice of fairness to taxpayers and businesses in California. Having been a Partner at the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and a Board Member for over twenty small businesses and foundations, I understand the frustration that has led to California's "anti-business" reputation. As a parent with three children in public schools, I see the despair in teachers' eyes as our schools deteriorate. The BOE desperately needs someone who understands that the efficient administration of taxpayer dollars is a non-partisan issue. Whether you are a democrat, republican or independent, I respectfully ask for your vote. With your support, we can bring balance to the BOE and restore our golden state. www.kevinscott2010.org

Revive California's economy.

To get our state and economy working again, California needs more than what do-nothing, career politicians have been offering in Sacramento lately. Fixing our fiscal crisis is going to take principled leadership, new and fresh ideas, real-world experience, and, above all, a legitimate interest in solving our State's complex problems by putting people ahead of politics. As an experienced state tax attorney and recognized fiscal expert, I am not beholden to corporate special interests because I'm not a career politician. I will be an independent leader who is not afraid to stand up against politically entrenched Sacramento insiders. Teachers, business leaders, farmers, firefighters, and government reformers support me because I have a breadth of business experience and a proven record of catching individual and corporate tax cheats, rooting out fraud and abuse, and finding innovative ways to save taxpayers' dollars. The Franchise Tax Board awarded me its Certificate of Commendation for my work to improve government efficiency and deliver millions of dollars back to the state for vital education and public safety programs. As your representative to the Board of Equalization, I'll cut through bureaucratic red tape, reduce government waste, and protect your hard earned tax dollars. I'll give small businesses the tools they need to grow, attract 21st century industries, and fight to create good paying, middle-class jobs. Please visit www.ParkerforBOE.com to learn more about my experience. I am a problem solver with fiscal integrity—not a termed out politician. I would be honored to earn your support.

The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is supporting me because I have a passion for fighting against tax increases on California families and businesses. My extensive experience as a Taxpayer Advocate with a statewide taxpayer watchdog organization, as a businessman and as a state senator (who kept a no-tax pledge) uniquely qualifies me to protect the interests of you, the taxpayer. Politicians in Sacramento and Washington are killing job growth with regulation and red tape. They are worried that if I am elected to the Board, I will challenge the status quo. They are right. That is exactly what I will do. The state budget should be balanced with spending reductions and eliminating government waste, not tax increases. At some point, politicians will need to understand they can't continue to burden us with more taxation and bloated government programs. As a businessman, I understand that excessive regulation is preventing investment and job growth. By limiting the size and cost of government in California, we will help improve the business environment and create job growth. I authored Jessica's Law, which created the toughest sexual predator laws in the nation. We had to take Jessica's Law to the ballot because the Legislature failed to act. I also authored California's Amber Alert, which has resulted in nearly 200 reunions of abducted children with their parents. Visit GeorgeRunner.com to learn more about my mission to change California and protect the taxpayers of our state.

Big corporations must pay their fair share.

San Diego Democratic Central Committee. Former Honorary Mayor of Pacific Beach. Former Member: San Diego Housing Advisory Board, California Retardation Board, Mesa College Advisory Board. San Diego State University Graduate.

California's taxes are among the highest in the nation. Yet the Sacramento politicians continue to call for even higher taxes to pay for their reckless spending spree. I have a different solution. Every level of state government must immediately tighten its belt and get serious about cutting waste, ending unchecked spending growth, and balancing its budget without higher taxes. On the Board of Equalization, I've worked to protect small businesses and taxpayers from overly aggressive state tax agencies. I was able to defeat efforts to create a $500 million tax on digital Internet downloads—the so-called I-Tax. I also began auditing state government and discovered that the state had delayed the return of $42 million in tax deposits owed to more than 5,500 small businesses. In addition, I've fought for the cause of small business owners, working to reduce taxes and repeal mandates and regulations that drive jobs and businesses out of our state. My husband and I own a small business, and we worry about our children's future, especially when businesses are leaving California every day because of high taxes and costly mandates. Now more than ever, our state must help small businesses by lowering taxes and reducing regulations. I'm proud to be endorsed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California's oldest and largest taxpayer advocacy group. As long as I am on the Board of Equalization, I will be a strong advocate for taxpayers, ensuring their voice is heard. I would be honored to have your support.

Tax the Rich!

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