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VOTER’S PAMPHLET STATE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS The following pages may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot. Pursuant to Government Code Section 85601(c), only a candidate who accepts voluntary expenditure limits may purchase space for a statement. The candidate’s statement is not corrected for grammar nor spelling errors. MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, 2nd DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, 2nd DISTRICT CHARLIE SCHAUPP, REPUBLICAN Age: 53 PETE STIGLICH, REPUBLICAN Occupation: Farmer – Marine Corps Reserve Officer As Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps Reserve, I served in combat As an American veteran with American values, I served the American people for operations in Iraq and in Desert Storm. I have proudly fought for my country 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a colonel in 2006. Now I’m ready to leading troops into battle in Kuwait in 1991 and fighting terrorism in Fallujah, Iraq serve the citizens of the North State as their devoted public servant. in 2004. I will bring to government integrity, service before self and excellence. I will Now, it's time to lead new fights – I will fight to secure America's border to bring common sense to the legislature and traditional conservative values. I will ensure that illegal immigrants and terrorists can't walk into the U.S. I will also be guided by the principle of limited government. fight big spenders and bring fiscal responsibility back to Sacramento. Fighting illegal immigration and the $10 billion a year it costs California is also the first My only special interest is you. I have no special interests to appease. I have a step toward getting California’s budget under control. sincere love for my country and the Great State of California. I'm not a professional politician and have no use for liberals who waste our tax There’s much to be done and no time to waste. I will vote to secure our borders dollars. Rather, I'm a Reagan Republican who will stand up to corruption and and improve our infrastructure. I will defend the rights of seniors and children waste and oppose new taxes. I’m a 4th generation farmer who will protect and provide veterans special consideration. I will bring excellence to our Northern California’s water resources from Southern California politicians. As a schools. I will fervently oppose any tax increase and will work to reduce each graduate of Chico State and former school board member, I will work to ensure taxpayer’s liability. It’s time we balance the state budget and live within our all students have access to a quality education and every student becomes means. I will define marriage as between a man and woman and will be pro-life. proficient in English. I will support a water use policy that makes North State needs a priority. I will protect the individual’s right to bear arms. I will reject the failed leadership of Sacramento’s professional political establishment and the politics of the past. California needs real conservatives I’m an active member of the Anderson Rotary, Redding VFW, Military Officers’ who will fight for our tax dollars and do what it takes to secure the border, stop Association, Shasta County Republican Central Committee, Sacred Heart excessive spending, oppose higher taxes and cut government waste. You can Catholic Parish, Air Force Association and California Republican Assembly. count on me to fight for what's right - just as I did in the Marines. Visit www.charlieschaupp.com At the end of the day, I’m proud to be an American! 04-1 VOTER’S PAMPHLET STATE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS The following pages may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot. Pursuant to Government Code Section 85601(c), only a candidate who accepts voluntary expenditure limits may purchase space for a statement. The candidate’s statement is not corrected for grammar nor spelling errors. MEMBER OF THE STATE ASSEMBLY, 3rd DISTRICT DAN LOGUE, REPUBLICAN Age: 57 Occupation: Yuba County Supervisor Business Owner There's a reason why Senator Sam Aanestad, Assemblyman Rick Keene, former Senator Tim Leslie, the National Tax Limitation Committee PAC and the Chairman of the Butte County Republican Party support me for Assembly. I’m a Reagan Republican who opposes higher taxes, giveaways to illegal immigrants, and excessive spending. “As Yuba County Supervisor, Dan Logue used his business experience to balance every budget by cutting waste and not raising taxes. He even cut his own salary by 10% to set an example.” – Senator Sam Aanestad. I’ll save tax dollars and cut crime by pushing to secure the border. I will push to deport illegal immigrant rapists, murderers and violent criminals to prisons in their home countries – because California taxpayers spend $750 million to jail those here illegally. I will oppose taxpayer-financed benefits like subsidized college tuition for illegal immigrants. I will protect English as California's official language. I signed the NO New Taxes pledge and will oppose all efforts to raise taxes and weaken Proposition 13. A devoted patriot, I was proud to lead the effort to build two world-class veterans memorials in honor of our fallen heroes. My strong conservative values earned me the California Republican Party’s Northeast Chairman's Patriot Award and the support of California Young Americans for Freedom and California Young Republicans, Inc.. I served as county Co-Chairman of Ronald Reagan for President, and am a member California Republican State Central Committee. In the words of President Reagan, “Man is not free unless government is limited.” Please visit www.danlogue.com 04-2 VOTER’S PAMPHLET LOCAL NONPARTISAN CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS The following pages may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot. Each statement is volunteered by, and (unless otherwise determined by the governing body) is printed at the expense of, the candidate. The candidate’s statement is not corrected for grammar nor spelling errors. COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 1st DISTRICT COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 1st DISTRICT GORDON ANDOE BILL CONNELLY Age: 54 Occupation: Retired Businessman Occupation: Contractor/County Supervisor District 1 Born and raised in South Oroville. My wife and I raised 2 sons and operated a As the County Supervisor of District 1 it has been an honor and a pleasure to small business in the community for 30+years. work for change on your behalf, and to actually see it happen. Our community is cleaner, attracts more jobs, and is safer from fire and crime. Highway 70 is being Public service began as Board member of South Feather Water & Power improved and Highway 149 has been completed. Over the last four years we Agency, which I also served as Chairman. Then elected to Oroville City Council, have made a difference. We have only just begun. serving seven-years as Mayor. We transitioned from a City beset with overwhelming problems to a progressive/problem solving City. As Mayor, I To make our community a better place to live, we must continue to work served on countywide commissions including BCAG, which I Chaired for four together. We will demand our fair share of the revenues produced by the years; during that time we put together the Hwy 149/70 project. I was actively Oroville Dam Project. We will find a way to honor our Veterans while providing engaged in negotiations with the State for the re-licensing of Oroville Dam. We our children safe, clean parks and recreation areas. We will work to provide negotiated an agreement that could bring in over $1,000,000/year for 50-years better care for our senior citizens. for improvements in the District. I have greatly enjoyed serving you while working to improve this area that I love The relationship of Oroville, Butte County, and other agencies must be a and call home. I am a member of the American Legion, the Masons, Shriners, seamless stream of cooperation and communication; the citizens of District 1 Eagles, Cattleman’s Association, Historical Society, and Native Son’s among deserve no less. I believe the time is here to seize the opportunities for District other organizations where I have received many endorsements. 1’s neighborhoods. Butte County has a “necklace of beauty” and District 1 is one of its jewels that needs care, attention and good representation. Please join me The most important endorsement is your vote. I humbly request that you keep to improve our image and reputation and Vote Gordon Andoe for your District 1 change coming by allowing me to serve you as the District 1 Supervisor. Supervisor. 04-3 VOTER’S PAMPHLET LOCAL NONPARTISAN CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS The following pages may not contain a complete list of candidates. A complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot. Each statement is volunteered by, and (unless otherwise determined by the governing body) is printed at the expense of, the candidate. The candidate’s statement is not corrected for grammar nor spelling errors. COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 4th DISTRICT COUNTY SUPERVISOR, 4th DISTRICT STEVE LAMBERT JOHN BYRNE Age: 43 Occupation: Real Estate Investor The 4th District needs a Supervisor that understands the balance between As a long time resident of Butte County, I have always been an involved leader positive growth, rural preservation, protecting taxpayers and our water. I’ve had of my community. I received my Bachelors degree from Chico State University. the good fortune to operate a small business, Lambert Feed & Garden, a As a real state investor, I have worked extensively with the City of Chico, City of purebred cattle/hay ranch, and to serve as mayor of Paradise.