Candidate for
Member, Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of Los Angeles; Assembly District 42

During the course of my life, I have learned that nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.

I am a retired business executive/Co-Founder of two multi-million dollar National and International corporations that were distinguished in their very competitive industries. That success was built on a foundation Integrity, Respect for human resources and Caring. I was described by a marketing Vice President for a number of Fortune 500 companies as having New York street smarts and Midwest values. As no-nonsense as my thinking is, I have a heart which brings out the best in my associates. This is what I bring to my political activism.

I am Adamant about Election Protection. It is clear to me that no matter what else we do, we are spinning our wheels until we have a system where every vote counts and, everyone who is eligible can be assured they will be allowed to vote and that every last vote can be unquestionably verified. Towards that outcome, I place my energy.

From personal experience, I could tell you what a travesty our health care system is. Based on results, there is an inhumane disregard for the plight of those who can not afford health insurance. There is also a mind set in the Insurance Industry that fosters holding back needed care because it is not profitable. We have a dire need in our country for a viable Universal Health Care program now! Towards fruition, I place my energy.

The question is then, who is asleep at the wheel? That could be debatable and too much time has elapsed while a good many politicians have been fiddling while America burns. The ability to reason, dictates the importance of my working for the passing of Clean Money Elections in California and hopefully the nation. I see where the thirst for power has taken us. And I know that there are good people with common sense and decency who are not removed from the people and would serve gladly if leadership was no longer synonymous with pay to play. Towards getting "true progressive" leaders into elected office, I place my energy.

These are the areas that are my passion. I have a greater passion that come under this umbrella: Integrity and Conciliation in government.