Senator Steve Glazer for State Treasurer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2015

Glazer Calls on Opponents to Disclose Campaign Promises

East Bay, CA -- State Senate candidate Steve Glazer called on his opponents to provide full transparency of their campaign promises by releasing their answers to special interest questionnaires on their webpage.

“Together we can take a positive step to end the hidden agendas and backroom deals that prevent our elected officials from addressing California's problems in a fair and open manner. I ask you to join me in sharing with voters all of our responses to candidate questionnaires," said Glazer.

“By publishing our responses on our websites, we will make our race a model of independence from the very special interests that use these questionnaires to pressure candidates into adopting rigid and narrowly drawn positions,” Glazer said in his letter.

To read the letter in its entirety please click here.

The letter was e-mailed to the three other Senate District 7 candidates:  Joan Buchanan, Susan Bonilla and Terry Kremin.  The fourth candidate Michaela Hertle has withdrawn from the race and endorsed Glazer. Hertle’s name will still appear on the ballot.  So far, none of Glazer’s opponents have opted to publish their answers to questionnaires.

“The focus of our campaigns should be on solutions to the big problems facing our state,” said Glazer. “The voters deserve a thoughtful and fair-minded representative in Sacramento, and they should not be left wondering what sort of promises any of us made to secure that position.”

Glazer currently serves as the Mayor of Orinda and a Trustee of the California State University 23-campus system. During his tenure on the Orinda City Council, Glazer has helped balance budgets while making improvements to schools, libraries and roads.

State Senate District 7 includes the communities of Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Blackhawk, Brentwood, Byron, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol and Walnut Creek. 

The primary will be held Tuesday, March 17. 

In his Assembly race last year, Glazer declined to fill out any special interest questionnaire. However, he posted detailed positons on issues on his website.  Glazer’s positions are now posted on his Senate campaign website at www.glazerforsenate.com/issues.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 23, 2015

Silicon Valley Chinese Association Endorses

Steve Glazer for State Senate 

East Bay, CA—The Silicon Valley Chinese Association today endorsed Steve Glazer for State Senate.

"The Silicon Valley Chinese Association is endorsing Steve Glazer in the March 17 State Senate special election in the East Bay,” said Silicon Valley Chinese Association President Alex Chen.  “Mr. Glazer thinks independently and takes a balanced path on issues relating to the state. On the contrary, his opponents are heavily influenced by special interest groups, especially the unions.”

The Silicon Valley Chinese Association is the latest endorsement secured by candidate Steve Glazer in the Senate District 7 special election.

“I am honored to receive this endorsement,” said Glazer.  “Asian Americans comprise 16 percent of my district and we need to continue to seek ways to address the unique issues faced by this community.”

“We believe, among the contenders, Mr. Glazer holds a position that is most in line with the interests of East Bay voters, including Chinese American voters," said Chen.  “He would be more willing to bravely face and resolve the problems affecting California and Chinese Americans.”

Glazer has also picked up bi-partisan endorsements from former State Controller Steve Westly, former Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero, former San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, retired Sheriff and Senator Dick Rainey, former Congressman Bill Baker and retired Senate President Pro Tem David Roberti.  He also has been endorsed by over two dozen East Bay elected officials and the Contra Costa Times.

“California and the East Bay are rich in diversity,” said Glazer.  “We need to nurture and support our local economies and public education so everyone can benefit.”

Glazer currently serves as the Mayor of Orinda and a Trustee of the California State University 23-campus system. During his tenure on the Orinda City Council, Glazer has helped balance budgets while making improvements to schools, libraries and roads.

State Senate District 7 includes the communities of Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Blackhawk, Brentwood, Byron, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol and Walnut Creek. 

The primary will be held Tuesday, March 17. 

Silicon Valley Chinese Association is a non-partisan organization comprised of Asian American families, homeowners, small property owners, small business owners, and blue collar and white collar taxpayers.  Additional information can be found at www.svca.me

For more information about Steve Glazer visit www.GlazerForSenate.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 12, 2015

Steve Glazer Secures Bi-Partisan Endorsements
In His Bid for State Senate

Orinda, CA—State Senate candidate Steve Glazer has secured several key endorsements from prominent Republican and Democratic elected officials, including retired Contra Costa County Sheriff and State Senator Dick Rainey, former State Senator Gloria Romero and retired Congressman Bill Baker.  He has also been endorsed by over two dozen local school and government leaders.

 “I support Steve Glazer for State Senate” said retired Contra Costa County Sheriff and State Senator Dick Rainey.  “He is a rare leader who can constructively find common ground with Republicans and Democrats.”

"Steve Glazer is a public education champion. He will be a powerful advocate in the Senate for our public schools and universities,” said former State Senator and Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero.

Republican Congressman Bill Baker admitted that he broke with tradition by endorsing Glazer. "Normally, I don't endorse Democrats but Steve Glazer is the clear choice in this State Senate election. He is fiscally conservative. He supports pension reform. He had the courage to take on the BART unions and members of his own party and oppose the strike,” said Baker.

“I am honored to have received endorsements from community and state leaders that reflect the diversity of my district,” said Glazer.  “Being endorsed by former Democratic Majority Leader Gloria Romero and retired Republican Congressman Bill Baker in the same week shows a broad coalition of support for my candidacy.”

“I'm a socially progressive, fiscally conservative leader who can forge alliances with members of both parties. I'm a local Mayor who is focused on problem solving, not partisanship," said Glazer.

"My opponents believe it is more important to please special interest groups and party leaders rather than the people who sent them to the State Capitol. They have voted for raids on our school district reserves, redirected transportation funds away from local highway and transit improvements and backed the BART union’s right to strike even after their eight-day strike crippled our economy and disrupted the lives of millions of commuters,” said Glazer.  “We need leaders who aren't afraid to speak out and fight for our interests."    

Glazer also received the endorsement of the Contra Costa Times, which cited him as a “thoughtful centrist.”

Last week, the sole Republican candidate Michaela Hertle dropped out of the race and endorsed Glazer.  Hertle’s name will still appear on the ballot, so she released a statement to members of her party saying, “I’ll still be on the ballot, but I’m voting for Steve Glazer and hope you will too.”

Glazer currently serves as the Mayor of Orinda and a Trustee of the California State University 23-campus system. During his tenure on the Orinda City Council, Glazer has helped balance budgets while making improvements to schools, libraries and roads.

State Senate District 7 includes the communities of Alamo, Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Blackhawk, Brentwood, Byron, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Diablo, Discovery Bay, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pacheco, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol and Walnut Creek. 

The primary will be held Tuesday, March 17. 

For more information visit www.GlazerForSenate.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 2, 2015

Lone Republican for California Senate District 7 drops out of race
and endorses Steve Glazer 

Orinda, CA—The race for California Senate District 7 continues to heat up as the sole Republican Michaela Hertle announced today that she is dropping out of the race and endorsing Democrat Steve Glazer.

“I am endorsing Steve Glazer for California State Senate District 7.  Mr. Glazer has proven that he can work with Republicans and Democrats alike to find common sense solutions to our state’s needs”, said Hertle.  “He is not beholden to labor or other special interests, as seen by his opposition to BART strikes.”

With Hertle resigning from the race, Glazer faces three other Democratic opponents on the special election ballot.  The primary election will be held March 17.

“I’m grateful for Michaela’s support. We both understand that we are Californians first and are committed to putting aside partisan politics for the common good,” said Glazer.  “She shares my commitment to bi-partisan problem solving, fiscal responsibility, pension and school reform, and a ban on debilitating BART strikes.  Her inspirational leadership is a great example to our leaders in the state capitol.”

Glazer serves as the Mayor of Orinda and a Trustee of the California State University 23-campus system. During his service on the City Council of Orinda, he has balanced ten budgets without ever taking a salary.

“I urge my fellow Republicans to vote for Steve Glazer. “Like me, he is a fiscal conservative.  He supports pension reform and school reform.” said Hertle.  “We have more commonalities with him than differences and he can win this race.”

For more information about Hertle’s resignation from the race please visit www.MichaelaHertle.com

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