One of the most important means by which candidates communicate with voters is via their candidate statements in the sample ballot that goes out to all registered voters. For some candidates, it is their only opportunity to present their views and political program to voters.
Of the three candidates in the 37th Senate District special election, only Assemblyman Don Wagner and former OC Supervisor John Moorlach have paid for candidates statements. Here is Moorlach’s; we’ll post Wagner’s tomorrow.
JOHN M. W. MOORLACH REPUBLICAN
Orange County Supervisor
I will fight to end unnecessary government spending and reduce debts. I oppose raising tax rates and I believe government must be lean, efficient, and live within its means.I began my career as a CPA and Certified Financial Planner. I believe government spending requires sound planning and must stand firm against pressures from special interests.
California has an unrestricted net deficit of $124 billion and is 46th out of 50 states in financial status! Billions in underfunded public employee pensions is one of our biggest threats. As a County Supervisor, I passed a ballot measure requiring voter approval on any new public employee pension enhancement.
We also renegotiated the county employee retiree medical plan, reducing the unfunded liability by 71% and saving Orange County taxpayers nearly $100 million a year.
In 1994, I was a partner in a local accounting firm. When Orange County declared bankruptcy that December, I was brought in to help clean up the mess. We immediately cut costs, eliminated risky investments, and put the County back on a fiscally conservative path.
In 2006, I was elected to serve as County Supervisor, where I helped to prudently guide spending through the Great Recession, thus improving the business climate. During my tenure, the County’s unrestricted net assets grew from a deficit to in excess of $300 million. Today Orange County is fiscally sound, and our economy is strong.
California needs a fiscally conservative accountant in Sacramento. I would be honored to continue serving you.
