Member; California State Board of Equalization; District 2 Election Information November 5, 2002 Election

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State of California

November 5, 2002 Election

Member; California State Board of Equalization; District 2 Voter Information

Results as of Nov 14 11:14am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (6972/6972)

Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Bill Leonard 991,758 votes 58.6%

Party: Republican

Occupation: Member, California State Legislature

1997-98 - Served as Assembly Republican Leader

1990-96 - Served as Senate Republican Caucus Chair

Priorities:

Consolidate all of California's tax agencies into one under the direction of an elected Commission.
Make the Board of Equalization more user friendly so that all taxpayers get the same fair treatment.
Protect taxpayers from those who would extend sales taxes into new areas like the Internet and services.

Tom Y. Santos 703,080 votes 41.4%

Party: Democratic
Occupation: Tax Consultant/Realtor
1998 Democratic Nominee for Board of Equalization, Dist. 2
2000 Democratic Nominee for Congress, Dist. 11
2001 2nd-Vice -Chair of Democratic Party Veterans Caucus
Former Board of Equalization Tax Auditor and Appraiser
Bachelor's in Accounting and Commerce
US Air Force Veteran

Priorities:

Will fight for tax fairness for all taxpayers.
Will reform the Board's tax codes and regulations to protect consumers and small businesses.
Will administer tax revenues with full accountability and integrity.

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News and Analysis

San Francisco Chronicle

Fiery liberal, GOP veteran lead race for two seats on tax panel - 10/27/02

Sacramento Bee

Who gets tax breaks may ride on three races - 10/26/02

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