Treasurer Candidate Statements

Fiona Ma | DEMOCRATIC

I'm running for re-election as State Treasurer because California's economic strength requires a proven problem solver with a track record of getting things done. I'll continue to fight for people across our great state by investing in housing, schools, hospitals, infrastructure, first responders, environmental protection, green energy and transportation. During my first term, we refinanced state bonds to save taxpayers more than $5 billion over the next 20 years. Legislators from both parties have praised our oversight of COVID-19 funds, which prevented hundreds of millions of dollars in potential fraud and abuse. Last year we processed $3.2 trillion in banking transactions and oversaw a record budget surplus of $85 billion that went to create new jobs by funding innovative projects. We approved more affordable housing units than ever in our state's history and increased our first-time homebuyer program for families and veterans. We helped more Californians save for college/apprenticeship programs and retirement. This year, we will launch CalKIDS to help our children thrive by increasing access to higher education. I have been a Certifed Public Accountant since 1992 and hold a B.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Taxation and an MBA in Finance. I have the financial knowledge and experience to ensure California remains an economic powerhouse while moving toward a more sustainable and affordable future for all residents across the state. I will continue to safeguard our tax dollars, invest wisely, and make sure government works with accountability and transparency. I would be honored to earn your vote. Thank you.

1032 Irving Street, #908
San Francisco, CA 94122
E-mail: Fiona@FionaMa.com
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Facebook: CA.Fiona.Ma
Twitter: @FionaMa
Instagram: fionamacpa

Jack M. Guerrero | REPUBLICAN

Are you happy with $7 gas, record inflation, excessive taxation, and deteriorating quality of life? California's fnancial crisis is the consequence of severe mismanagement and poor leadership by reckless politicians. They do not care about California's horrible credit rating, unfunded pension liabilities in excess of $1 trillion, record-high interest payments, and fake budget "surpluses." Instead, they impose excessive taxes, crippling fees, and government-fueled inflation. Had enough? My name is Jack Guerrero and I can help remediate the state's fnancial predicament. I am the son of hard-working Mexican Catholic immigrant parents who instilled strong Family Values and the humility to serve others with integrity. As my 83-year-old father says: "¡Ya basta! Necesitamos un gobierno honesto, justo, y transparente." I bring a successful track record as Mayor, Councilmember, Certifed Public Accountant, Stanford economics graduate, Harvard MBA, Treasury professional, and advisor to Fortune 500 companies. In my early career, I audited federal agencies and municipalities as government accounting expert to quickly and efficiently detect financial mismanagement! As Mayor of my hometown city (Los Angeles County), I balanced the budget, reduced taxes, held public schools accountable, and worked with the California Controller to expose millions of dollars in wasteful and unlawful spending. I am proud of this record of achievement as the only Republican elected offcial in a region that is 98% Hispanic and overwhelmingly Democrat. Help me bring the same discipline to Sacramento, because hard-working Californians cannot afford four more years of failed policies.

P.O. Box 1334
Cudahy, CA 90201
Tel: (323) 821-2670
E-mail: jack4treasurer@gmail.com
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Facebook: Guerrero4Treasurer
Twitter: @Guerrero_CPA
YouTube: Council Member Jack Guerrero

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