The Sacramento politicians are at war with the Central Valley and it's time we fought back. We must cut taxes now and I will start with the $800 new business "start-up" tax.

As a small businessman and lifelong farmer, I know what it means to make payroll, pay taxes and work within a budget. As your Senator, I will propose legislation to cut wasteful spending and make Sacramento live within its budget - while fighting against any attempt to weaken Prop. 13.

I have signed the Taxpayers Protection Pledge and am the only candidate endorsed by Lew Uhler, President of the National Taxpayer Limitation Committee and the California Taxpayer Protection Committee.