by Gavin Newsom for California Exploratory Committee
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We’ve shown in San Francisco what happens when you stop hiding from problems and start trying to solve them.We are still the first and only city in America on its way to universal health care. Our Healthy San Francisco program has already enrolled nearly 30,000 previously uninsured San Franciscans into a comprehensive health access program. While nearly every other major school district in California is threatening to lay off teachers – our public schools are giving teachers a raise.California is burdened by a $15 billion deficit. San Francisco has a record rainy day fund and a balanced budget. While others talk about going “green,” we have the highest recycling rates in America. And a new study just found that our carbon emissions have plummeted and we are surpassing the goals set by the Kyoto Accords. I’m proud of our record in San Francisco. On so many of the most important challenges – we are showing that solutions are possible when you stop playing politics and start focusing on the facts. Now, as many of you know, I’ve taken the first steps to explore taking the same bold approach to solving problems throughout California. I hope you will take a moment and join with me today in that effort. Sincerely, Gavin Newsom Thank you for contributing to the Gavin Newsom for California Exploratory Committee. If you would like to contribute by check, please download a contribution form and mail it in with your check. Rules and Regulations Regarding Contributions: We welcome your contribution if you are giving it to support Gavin Newsom’s work for a better California. If you seek any other benefit, please do not make a contribution. Contributions are not tax deductible. Newsom for California Exploratory Committee may accept contributions of up to $24,100 for the primary election and $24,100 for the general election, and you may make a single contribution of $48,200 at this time. Spouses and domestic partners may each contribute the maximum, even if their account is controlled by the same person, as long as they both sign the check, credit card authorization form or accompanying letter. We may not deposit your check or credit card payment without your name, street address, occupation and employer, and may not accept cash, cashier’s checks or money orders. A business and its owner, partnerships with the same general partner, and other affiliated entities are subject to a single, combined limit of $24,100 per election. We may not accept contributions which have been reimbursed by another person unless you inform us of the true source of the contribution; we may also not accept contributions from registered state lobbyists, foreign nationals, from persons who are negotiating contracts with the City of San Francisco subject to mayoral approval or who have received such a city contract within the last six months, or from their directors, officers or owners. Paid for by Newsom for California Exploratory Committee. FPPC ID# 1308175.
