What if I ran for...?

-- Secretary of State?

Do I look pensive? Reflective? Contemplative? Reverie?

With just 43 words, FitzGerald is poised to pull an upset in insurance commissioner primary

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With just 43 words, FitzGerald is poised to pull an upset in insurance commissioner primary
The candidate spent little compared with his better-known opponent in the Republican primary. FitzGerald's campaign largely consisted of his voter guide blurb.
Brian FitzGerald

Brian FitzGerald, a 16-year lawyer in the state Department of Insurance, spent less than $5,000 for his primary campaign. (Dave Getzschman, For The Times / June 14, 2010)

I am not a politician

Since there are those so astonished that a person can actually run for office in California and NOT spend $10 Millions and as I have not spent the amount requiring a FPPC filing, here is my approximate campaign accounting:

Secretary of State filing fee
$2800

Ballot Pamphlet Statement (for those that missed it, it is also listed on this site)
$25 per word x 43 = $1075

One round trip to the LA Times Editorial Board Meeting who declined to endorse me. Trip including airfare and taxi rides:
$417

Grand Total: $4292

And I am rooting for one of those MasterCard "Priceless" ad endings here! Please root with me! Vote count is narrowing, but this is very exciting no matter what happens. Thanks to the many, many, many NEW well wishers for their encouragement!

Thank you!

I had the best intentions of posting sooner, but since the newspapers and airwaves have opened up (because we aren't talking about Steve and Meg anymore?), I tried to reach out to all of you that way. Thank you for your support, your votes, and your kind words and wishes. I am getting back to you -- slowly. As you know, I can't respond to you at work so send me your home email addresses, if you like. Otherwise, I will eventually see you to say thank you in person. For now, thank you so very much!!!!

Go with the one who...

-- knows how to get things done.

When you vote today...

"Place in priority the Public over private concerns."

Executive Summary of my Mani-fitz-o (see longer version under older posts)

California faces very challenging times. Its recovery requires the continued provision of State services to consumers and the regulation of commerce using an agency by agency approach. The California Department of Insurance is one of those agencies. The Insurance Commissioner oversees the Department of Insurance. Insurance touches every aspect of Californians' lives and major change is now coming from the national level, as well. These difficult times require someone who can be a watchful Commissioner from the outset. I have worked at the Department for over 16 years and know it well and what to do; in those instances when further expertise is needed, I know who knows in the Department itself, without recourse to outsiders or consultants. I will preserve its integrity while enforcing its legislative mandates found in the Insurance Code and regulations. As a regulator, I will protect all Californians, keeping insurance fair and regular for them and those who do business here. Undistracted and dedicated service in this governmental position will be my sole concern; I will never use it to seek another.