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California State SenateCandidate for District 29Newman Replacement
Bruce Whitaker
City of Fullerton Council Member
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My Top 3 Priorities
- I pledge to defend all property owners by fighting special interests who seek to destroy protections provided by Proposition 13. This would result in dramatically higher property taxes. Real estate costs and rents are already too high.
- Persistent drought conditions are causing water shortages and scarcity. The State has failed to adequately plan and promote increased surface storage and groundwater supply sustainability, particularly for Southern California.
- Chief among challenges awaiting solutions at the state level is a massive unfunded pension liability with total pension debt nearing one trillion dollars on a Market Basis, or $76,884 per every household in California.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Business person
City Council Member / OCWD / SAWPA/ OWOW waterboard commissioner., City of Fullerton (2010–current)
Fullerton City Council (Mayor 2013 and 2017), Fullerton City Council — Elected position (2010–current)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $36,573
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Moorlach for Senate 2020
$4,400
2
Hospitality Company
$3,000
2
Pacific Community Credit Union and employees
$3,000
2
Roseville Fullerton Burton Holdings, LLC
$3,000
3
Employees of Mangus Finance
$2,500
More information about contributions
By State:
By Size:
Large contributions (96.33%)
Small contributions (3.67%)
By Type:
From organizations (47.42%)
From individuals (52.58%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
Political Beliefs
Position Papers
Over Taxation Unfunded Pension Liability Water Shortages
Summary
Chief among challenges awaiting solutions at the state level is a massive unfunded pension liability with total pension debt nearing one trillion dollars on a Market Basis, or $76,884 per every household in California.
Persistent drought conditions are causing water shortages and scarcity. The State has failed to adequately plan
and promote increased surface storage and groundwater supply sustainability, particularly for Southern California.
Our state government is too expansive, expensive and intrusive. I will vigorously fight new taxes, rate increases
and costly, excessive regulations. California’s future economic strength and competitiveness requires a leaner
more effective and efficient state government.
I pledge to defend all property owners by fighting special interests who seek to destroy protections provided by
Proposition 13. This would result in dramatically higher property taxes. Real estate costs and rents are already
too high. Every voter’s right to vote on taxes must not be infringed.
My background as a Controller/Chief Financial Manager, and as Medical Center Administrator provides expertise
and solution oriented executive experience in business and in healthcare. I’ve worked as:
Policy Advisor, Orange County Board of Supervisors 4th District; Member, Orange County Oversight Board
District Director, 72nd District California State Assembly
Current Fullerton City Council Member, elected 3 times, Mayor of Fullerton 2013, 2017
Current Director, Orange County Water District; (Alt.) Commissioner, Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
