This Race Matters To All of Us

A victory for former Assemblymember John Laird is a victory for all Californians. The last time California passed a balanced and on-time budget was when John Laird was Chair of the Budget Committee. At this time of fiscal crisis, we need legislators like John Laird representing us and our interests in Sacramento.

Oh yeah, did we mention ...

If Mr. Laird is victorious, we are only one seat away from a 2/3s Democratic majority in the State Senate!

Which we all know would curtail California's current budget shenanigans and allow California legislators to focus on the difficult task of saving our state from financial ruin.

So that's why WE NEED EVERY CALIFORNIAN who has lost their job, been furloughed, lost their home or their health insurance as a result of California's "fiscal crisis" to rise up together and fight back.

All of California's working families have suffered in these recent hard times -- if you have friends and loved ones who have been impacted by California's budget crisis PLEASE take some time during the next 6 days to pave the way to a new and brighter future for California families.

Take an hour and make calls from home

Take an afternoon and drop literature for voters

Take a day and change California's prospects for the future

Yes, It's THAT IMPORTANT!!

Join us - you can help by knocking on doors, making calls, checking polls, and helping us in the offices.

In addition to the activities at our campaign headquarters, we have field offices in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and San Benito counties. Click here for your local office.

Campaign Headquarters

6489 Camden Ave., Suite 108.

San Jose, CA 95120

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Please RSVP to Kerry Hillis: kyriejazz@gmail.com, call 408-715-7023, or just come to the office during the hours below.

Thursday, June 17

• 5:30-8:30 p.m. Phone Banking
• 5:00-8:00p.m. Precinct Walking

Friday, June 18

• 5:30-8:30 p.m. Phone Banking
• 5:00-8:00p.m. Precinct Walking

Saturday, June 19

• 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Walking (Lit Drop Only)
• 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Banking

Sunday, June 20

• 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Walking (Lit Drop Only)
• 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Banking

Monday, June 21

• 8:00 am - 7:30 pm Door Hanger Hanging
• 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Phone Banking

Tuesday, June 22 Election Day

• 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Door Hanger Hanging *10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Poll Checking
• 4:00 p.m. - 7:55 p.m. Phone Banking

A Statement from John Laird

I am running for State Senate because our state is in crisis. Our schools have slipped to 47th in the nation in per pupil funding and our state parks are being shuttered. The legislative gridlock over the budget has paralyzed our state government and become a national embarrassment. The people of California have lost confidence in our government - and our state - and rightfully so.

As an educator, former Mayor, Community College Trustee and Assembly Member, I have seen first-hand how this gridlock has impacted Californians. Budget cuts are crippling local governments, schools and our economy are in trouble. I'll fight to change Sacramento by working to end gridlock and sticking to my principles.

I have my views and principles - and I'll fight hard for them - but I know Sacramento must work in a bipartisan way to get anything done. One of my proudest accomplishments during my time in the Assembly was earning the respect and friendship of many players who normally agree on nothing.

We need more state officials willing to do what is right to get things done. I have the experience, ideas and motivation to change the way Sacramento does business.