Why It Might Be A Good Time To Vote Republican In Democratic San Francisco

1. Do you have the luxury of not being fiscally conservative?

2. Do you have the luxury of not worrying about the level of education your children is receiving?

3. Do you have the luxury of paying more taxes and run the risk of being taxed out of your homes?

4. Will you allow wasteful budgetary spending with our existing leadership on the state and/or city levels?

If you answered “NO” to any one or all of these questions, then it might be time to vote for change in San Francisco.

My name is Alfonso Faustino, and I'm running for California Assembly, against incumbent, Fiona Ma, in November 2010.

My Republican conservative values come into play in the areas of business and budgets; and, my moderate values come into play with respect to an individual's right to lead their lives in a legal manner without government intervention. This includes same-sex marriage.

I lived in San Francisco for 42 years, and my lifestyle and sensibilities reflect that of San Francisco.

It might be time to vote for me because, as a moderate Republican, I, like many Democrats in San Francisco, am concerned about social issues; however, I, as a Republican, and, most importantly, a 42-year resident of San Francisco, I am also concerned about the loss of private sector jobs, the sub-standard education our children are receiving, and the possibilities that all of us are going to get taxed out of our homes because of wasteful budgetary spending from our existing leadership in Sacramento.

When was the last time Fiona Ma met with you to learn about the issues that concern you and me who live in her district?

Small businesses face the threat of closing shop in the Sunset District, Richmond, Laurel Heights and other parts of Fiona Ma's precinct. Many of our students have fallen behind academically and won’t have the credentials to move onto college. This lack of competency will contribute to our State's 12%unemployment rate. Further, we are paying high taxes due to poor leadership budgetary decisions.

You will most likely begin to see her briefly because it is election year for her; then, once she gets your votes, you won't see her around until she needs your vote for another office of which she targets.

We need to create a business-friendly climate for small businesses and corporations; we need to reform education so our children come first, and we need to balance the budget and treat our budget as if it was our own personal savings and checking accounts, or we will be taxed out of our homes.

These issues are important to us as Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Liberals, or whatever party of which you belong; but, most importantly, these issues should be important to you as Californians and San Franciscans.