Future of Fresno

Note: Statements were supplied by political parties to the Secretary of State. All information is furnished by the County of Fresno

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party has fought to protect our economy, education, public safety, and homeland security.

Your Democratic legislative leadership and all statewide Democratic officials have:

• Increased school accountability, supported teachers, and improved public education, resulting in higher test scores
• Supported our law enforcement officers and firefighters with funding for equipment and training
• Passed tough laws to get assault weapons and hidden handguns off our streets and out of our schools
• Enacted meaningful HMO reform, giving health care decisions back to patients and their doctors

By electing a Democratic governor and Democratic statewide officials, and supporting Democratic candidates for Congress and the State Legislature, Democrats will continue fighting for:

• Responsible economic stimulation and job security for working Americans
• Further reductions in violent crimes to make our neighborhoods and schools safer
• A woman’s right to choose
• The protection of social Security and Medicare benefits
• Affordable prescription drugs for seniors
• Greater environmental protections and a clean environment for future generations
• The eradication of hate crimes.

California Democratic Party
1401 21st Street #200, Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cadem.org

Republican Party

Republicans are proud of the leadership provided to our state by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Governor Schwarzenegger eliminated the car tax that crippled Californians. His economic policies have helped create over 450,000 new jobs in California. His program for workers compensation reform has saved businesses money and has kept jobs in California.

Now, through his Strategic Growth Plan, the Governor is laying the groundwork for a systematic program of fixing our roads and bridges and rebuilding California’s infrastructure, all without raising taxes. This will attract new jobs and new opportunities for future generations of Californians.

The Republican Party, under the leadership of Governor Schwarzenegger, represents the best chance for freedom and opportunity for every Californian.

Electing Republicans to office will help ensure schools that are safe and accountable; hold the line on taxes; and keep growing California’s economy. Join us in helping build a better California that provides opportunity for our families today, and for future generations.

The California Republican Party
Ronald Reagan California Republican Center
1903 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506
818-841-5210
www.cagop.org

American Independent Party

America and California need the leadership of the American Independent Party (California affiliate of the Constitution Party). We pledge to:

Stop the undeclared wars which are daily costing American lives and billions of tax dollars; Stop reckless spending, including foreign aid, and take care of America’s domestic needs; End debt financing of both Federal and State governments; Get rid of the Federal income tax, and restore a tariff based revenue system; Immediately terminate international trade agreements such as NAFTA, WTO, and the proposed FTAA and stop sending high paying American jobs to foreign countries; Reduce immigration, and stop all government subsidies to illegal aliens; no driver’s licenses for illegals; Defend America’s moral values; keep God in the pledge of allegiance; Protect the right to life of the innocent unborn; Support high standards in education, including encouragement of private schools and home schooling; Stop the pillage of consumers and taxpayers by the energy/utility monopolies; Defend Second Amendment rights; Restore a debt free, interest free money system; Uphold traditional marriage and family values.

8158 Palm Street, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
www.aipca.org
619-460-4484

Green Party

The Green Party is a values-based, international political phenomenon, with thousands of officeholders worldwide in elected municipal, county, and federal public offices. Since 1992, the Green Party of California (GPCA) members and candidates have promoted and represented Green Party key values for California voters.

The 145,000-strong GPCA membership is an integrated federation of community-based Locals and Regional Councils. Consensus and gender balance ideals prevail. General Assembly delegates convene semi-annually at plenaries to explore and discover political policies that will realize Green values, among them, living wages, affordable health care and housing, and an end to the war in Iraq.
Green volunteers populate GPCA committees and working groups that interact to build party membership, elect Green candidates, manage finances, advise on rules and procedures, and publicize party policies. Greens advocate for electoral reforms such as proportional representation, instant run-off voting, and publicly financed campaigns, which maximize representation, save resources, and create a level candidate playing field.

GPCA caucuses include Labor, Disability, lavender, Black, People of Color, Ethnic Minority, Rural, Candidates, Women’s Campus, and Secular Greens.
The Green Party of California offers voters the attainable politics of peace, ecological wisdom, and social justice.

P. O. Box 2828, Sacramento, CA 95812
www.cagreens.org
916-448-3437

Libertarian Party

The Libertarian Party is as American as apple pie. Like you, we have jobs, businesses, families, and dreams. We’ve entered the political arena to restore liberty and American values. We’re working toward a government that taxes and spends less, and won’t interfere with your personal life.

If you describe yourself as socially tolerant and fiscally responsible, you’re a Libertarian!

We believe you – not the government – should decide how to run your life, checkbook, retirement, education, and family.

The Libertarian Party supports your right to:

• Keep what you earn. Reduce or eliminate taxes whenever possible.
• Run your own business and enjoy your property. Reducing regulations and paperwork creates more jobs, higher pay, and lower prices.
• Educate your children as you see fit.
• Choose your own lifestyle. The government shouldn’t consider you a criminal because of your choices in relationships, recreation, or medical treatment.
• Truly equal treatment under the law regardless of race, gender, religion, sexuality, or personal characteristics.
• Own a firearm. Self-defense is a right, not a political favor.

With over 60 elected Libertarians in California and over 600 officeholders countrywide, we’re a real and growing choice.

14547 Titus Street, Suite 214, Panorama City, CA 91402-4935
www.ca.lp.org
877-884-1776

Natural Law Party

No political party statement received from natural law party

Peace and Freedom Party

Voting for Peace and Freedom Party candidates means voting to stop the killing now and end this stupid, brutal war. Our party saw through the lies and opposed this war from the beginning. Vote for immediate withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan!

The Peace and Freedom Party works for the needs of working people, not the rich. Vote for decent jobs for all, for doubling the minimum wage, to end poverty and homelessness.

Vote for us to support taxing the wealthiest Americans and their corporations to provide a decent life for the working people who create all of America’s wealth. We need free quality education from preschool to the university level. We need good medical care for everyone. We need to protect and restore the environment.

The Peace and Freedom party actively fights discrimination, corruption, oppression, and exploitation. We believe that working people should own and run the economy for everyone’s benefit. Register and vote Peace and Freedom Party for a better California and a better world.

P.O. Box 24764, Oakland, CA 94623
www.peaceandfreedom2006.org
510-465-9414