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California State Government June 6, 2006 Election
 Smart Voter Steve Westly

Candidate for
Governor; Democratic Party

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Controller of the State of California
  • Elected Member, Democratic National Committee
  • Senior Vice President, eBay
  • Office of Economic Development, City of SanJose
  • Teacher, Stanford Business School
  • Department of Energy, Carter Administration
  • Vice Chair, California Democratic Party
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Public education is my number-one priority. I'm running for Governor to reinvent public education.
  • I also care passionately about the environment, and have a plan to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and fully complying with the Kyoto Treaty.
  • On health care, we need to expand coverage through a system of increased state coverage and employer mandates.
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Key Endorsements
  • Sierra Club
  • California National Organization of Women
  • California Police Chiefs
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Position Papers
Clean Coast Initative
California's coastline is our most treasured resource. To keep our oceans, beaches, and waterways healthy, Steve Westly has developed his Clean Coast Initiative.
K-12 Education
California's prosperity depends on a world-class public education system. That's why our schools will be Steve's top priority as Governor.
Free Community College
To expand opportunity, Steve will make community college free for all Californians.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.westly2006.com
E-mail: steve@westly2006.com


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