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State of California November 4, 2014 Election
State Board of Equalization; District 1 Voter Information

Results as of Dec 14 10:50am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (7156/7156)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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George Runner Click here for more information about this candidate 984,604 votes 57.8%

  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Member, State Board of Equalization
  • Working to ensure fair tax policy at the Board of Equalization
  • Author of Jessica's Law - One of America's Toughest and Most Comprehensive Sex Offender Control Laws - Approved as Prop 83 by More Than 70% of Voters
  • Author of Amber Alert - Produced More Than 200 Successful Reunions of Parents with Their Missing Children
  • Author of Military Tuition Law - Provides Permanent Exemption from Non-Resident Tuition at All CA Public Universities for Active Military Personnel
  • Founder and Chairman of the Board of Desert Christian Schools 1978-Present; Assemblyman 1996-2002; Senator 2004-2010; BOE Member 2011-Present
  • Married to Sharon for 41 Years; Father of Son Micah, Daughter-in-Law Sandy, Daughter Rebekah, Son-In-Law James; Grandfather of Four
  • info@georgerunner.com
Priorities:
  • Ensure taxpayers are treated fairly by the Board of Equalization.
  • Ensure tax policy is clear, easy to understand and easy to comply with
  • Protect businesses from unneccesary burdens and from the underground economy.
Chris Parker Click here for more information about this candidate 718,129 votes 42.2%
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Tax Professional/Educator
  • Tax Attorney at Franchise Tax Board
  • Teacher at Art Institute of California, Sacramento
  • J.D. and LL.M in Taxation from University of San Diego School of Law
  • parkerforboe@gmail.com
Priorities:
  • Enhance Technology Infrastructure to improve efficiency and reduce the Tax Gap
  • Hold tax cheats accountable
  • Work collaboratively with other state agenices to make it easier to be a small business in California

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Job Description

Serves on the Board of Equalization, California's elected tax commission, a body that:

  • Oversees the administration of over two dozen tax and fee programs including sales and use, cigarette and tobacco, alcohol and fuels tax.
  • Serves as the appellate body for California income and franchise tax cases.
  • Oversees the administration of property tax statewide.
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