SAN FRANCISCO TREASURER CAMPAIGN

Louie scores low return on city funds,
pledges increase

Graph provided by Louie Campaign

October 3, 2005

Bolstered by endorsements from attorney Matt Gonzalez and Supervisor Chris Daly, city treasurer candidate Calvin Louie Saturday took aim on the appointed incumbent as "having no auditing experience."

Calvin Louie calls for votes, neighborhood outreach and donations
Photo(s) by Luke Thomas

Louie said his experience is necessary to raise interest revenue on city deposits.

"Auditing experience - 32 years. During those 32 years, I have audited the City of San Francisco, City College, BART, and the City of Berkeley," Louie told some 100 supporters gathered for opening the Louie Campaign Office located at 4239 Geary Boulevard.

"My opponent has no prior auditing experience. Small business experience - 29 years. My opponent has no small business experience."

He called for increasing the number of banks surveyed for highest rates of interest, and expansion of business audits as means to raise city income.

“The campaign is about increasing the investments, that’s what the campaign is about,” stated Louie, a certified public accountant.

Louie was joined in the office opening by assessor candidate Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, San Francisco Republican Party chair Mike DeNuznio, and Treasurer
Island Development Authority executive director Tony Hall.

Gonzalez, Mirkarimi, and Daly did not attend.

Tony Hall, Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, Calvin Louie and family

Tony Hall and Michael DeNunzio

Calvin Louie, Katie and daughter Annie

Rose Chung, legislative aide to District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin,
signs up volunteers.

Lion Dancers prepare to complement
supporter enthusiasm

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MATT GONZALEZ ENDORSES LOUIE FOR TREASURER AT CAMPAIGN OFFICE OPENING OCTOBER 1

From the Calvin Louie Campaign

October 1, 2005

Former President of the Board of Supervisors Matt Gonzalez will announce his endorsement of Calvin Louie C.P.A. for the office of San Francisco Treasurer at the official opening of Calvin's Richmond District campaign office today.

Matt Gonzalez is expected to be joined by former Mayor Frank Jordan, former Supervisor Tony Hall, and Supervisors Gerardo Sandoval, Chris Daly, and Ross Mirkarimi in rejecting the candidacy of Mayor Newsom's hand-picked incumbent in favor of Calvin Louie, an independent financial professional, in private practice as a Certified Public Accountant for 26 years.

The 12:00 p.m. event will be held at 4239 Geary Boulevard between 6th and 7th Avenues.

"I am honored that Matt Gonzalez took the time and interest to interview me extensively to determine my qualifications for this critical position, and I am delighted that he has selected me for endorsement.

"Respect for Matt Gonzalez, for his past public service and for his personal independence, crosses political lines - his support for my campaign is invaluable," stated Calvin today.

Calvin Louie's list of endorsers is growing every day. College Board Trustees Lawrence Wong and Rodel Rodis, and School Board member Eddie Chin have been joined this week by the Sunset Democratic Club, the Tenants' Network, and the San Francisco Republican Party.

Calvin Louie's documented financial analysis, demonstrating that tens of millions of dollars are being lost annually because our current Treasurer does not have the knowledge or experience to invest San Francisco's money wisely, is resonating among intelligent voters throughout the city, regardless of political affiliation.
For more information, contact Marie Mallare at 415-410-6597, or Doug Comstock at 415-845-5778.

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GERARDO SANDOVAL AND CALVIN LOUIE BOND MUTUAL ENDORSEMENTS

Gerardo Sandoval, candidate for San Francisco Assessor at right,
describes mutual endorsement historic moment for people of color.
Photo(s) by Luke Thomas

From the Sandoval Campaign

September 10, 2005

Assessor candidate Gerardo Sandoval and Treasurer candidate Calvin Louie held a press conference Friday in Chinatown to announce their endorsement of each other in the November election.

Sandoval said Louie's more than 26 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and his commitment to minority communities won his support. Louie worked in the City of Berkeley Treasurer's Office for six years and started his own accounting firm in 1980, which employs six people.

"Calvin is a highly qualified money manager and the only experienced CPA in the race," said Sandoval, an elected member of the Board of Supervisors. "He has dedicated himself to minority issues as a former San Francisco Human Rights Commissioner and strong advocate for expanding minority business opportunities. He is the best choice for City Treasurer."

Louie similarly praised Sandoval as a strong supporter of immigrant communities throughout the city and as an experienced leader who will fight for homeowners and small property owners, who carry an unbalanced and heavier tax burden than large corporate property owners. Sandoval's extensive administration and finance experience includes serving as Chair of the Budget Committee in 2004, where he spearheaded efforts to cut a $300 million deficit and protect critical services such as neighborhood clinics and language access for immigrants.

San Francisco Treasurer contender Calvin Louie
vouchsafes Sandoval capacity to protect residents,
immigrants, and seniors with fairness to small business owners.

"Gerardo has worked tirelessly as a supervisor to protect services for the most needy city residents, including immigrants and seniors of all nationalities," Louie said. "As Assessor, Gerardo will stand up for small property owners and ensure that our tax burden is fair, equitable and free from influence of special interests."

Visit SandovalForAssessor.com | CalvinLouieforTreasurer.com

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SAN FRANCISCO TREASURER CANDIDATE DEBATE SEPTEMBER 2

Friday, September 2, 2005

The Asian American Politcal Coalition will moderate a debate among contenders for San Francisco Treasurer Friday.

The 5:00 p.m. event will be held at Cheung Hing Restaurant, located at 708 Kearny Street at Clay Street.

Debate Format, moderated by Richard Ow:

Each candidate will be given two minutes for opening statement

Each candidate will be asked three questions by the moderator, and allowed two minutes for answering each question.

Reporters question -- Each candidate will be allowed two minutes to answer.

Each candidate will be given two minutes for summation statement.

For more information, contact Richard Ow at (415) 850-6444.

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CALVIN LOUIE WOULD EXPAND NUMBER OF BANKS HOLDING CITY INVESTMENTS TO INCREASE REVENUES

Chinese American Democratic Club throws support to Louie at campaign kick-off

TREASURER CANDIDATE CALVIN LOUIE received backing of the Chinese American Democratic Club (CADC) at his campaign kick-off August 23, with CADC President Larry Yee at his left. Yee expressed disappointed the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) earlier voted not to endorse second and third ranked choices for Treasurer endorsement. Louie, a certified public accountant who worked in the Berkeley Treasurer's Office for five years, pledged greater revenues would be returned on city investments by working with more than just the three largest banks. Pictured far right is Larry Yee, and Ron Lee at far left.
Photo(s) by Luke Thomas

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JOSE CISNEROS EXPLAINS IMPORTANCE OF TREASURER OFFICE DURING OUTER GEARY BOULEVARD CANDIDATE MERCHANT WALK

TREASURER CANDIDATE JOSE CISNEROS greets Russian immigrant Nora Sakovich during stop at Aaron Brothers Pharmacy during candidate merchant walk on outer Geary Boulevard August 23. Below, Cisneros explains importance of the Treasurer's Office to Radio Shack manager Benjamin Niederen, with Geary Boulevard Merchants Association President David Heller making introductions.
Photo(s) by Luke Thomas

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CALVIN LOUIE CAMPAIGN FOR TREASURER CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF
AUGUST 23

Calvin Louie

From the Calvin Louie Treasurer Campaign

Tuesday, August 23, 2005, 2:00 p.m

Accountant Calvin Louie launches his campaign for San Francisco Treasurer today.

The 2:00 p.m. event will be held at Miramar Restaurant, located at 728 Pacific Avenue.

"As a Certified Public Accountant, Calvin Louie is the only Candidate for City Treasurer with the skill and experience to balance the state budget, save money and the most vital services, reduce the cost of doing business, raise revenues and create jobs," detailed campaign statement.

Professional Experience

Certified Public Accountant - 23 years own CPA firm auditing public and private entities, including BART, cities and counties, colleges, and private industry.
Has traveled on business to Africa, Australia, Canada, and Europe

Community Service Highlights

- Former San Francisco Human Rights Commissioner
- Former Vice President, County Fair
- Elected to White House Conference on Small Business
- Delegate, Trade Mission to Mexico
- Delegate, Trade Mission to China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
- Board Member, San Francisco-Taipei Sister City Committee
- Vice President, Council of Asian American Business Association
- Board Member, YMCA
- Board Member, The Mexican Museum
- Board Member, Chinese American Citizens Alliance
- Former Vice President, Chinese American Democratic Club
- Board Member, Market One, Inc.
- Board Member, San Francisco School of Circus Arts

For more information, contact Jose Ricardo G. Bondoc at Esqbondoc@aol.com.

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DEMOCRATS VOTE CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION

Photo(s) by Luke Thomas

Thursday, August 18, 2005

The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee last night voted to endorse Phil Ting for Assessor, Jose Cisneros for Treasurer, and Dennis Herrera for City Attorney, according to DCCC secretary Susan Hall.

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'MATRIARCHS OF THE MISSION DISTRICT' MARGARET CRUZ AND RENEE SAUCEDO ENDORSE RAMOS FOR TREASURER

Margaret Cruz, seated and signing Ramos for Treasurer Endorsement, Trustee Ramos in tie surounded by supporters.
(Julio Ramos Treasurer Campaign Photo)

From the Julio Ramos Treasurer Campaign

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Twice elected citywide, San Francisco College Board Trustee Julio J. Ramos received the coveted endorsement of Margaret Cruz, longtime Mission District activist and founder of the Latina Breast Cancer Foundation and Renee Saucedo attorney and founder of INS watch, the organization that spearheaded making San Francisco an INS Raid Free Zone, as well as director of the San Francisco Day Laborer Program.

Trustee Ramos stated, “I am honored and humbled that I have received the backing of such giants of Latina activism”. When asked why she endorsed Ramos, Ms. Cruz stated “I know a winner, when I see one.”

Trustee Ramos is Chairman of the San Francisco Community College Board’s Legislative Committee and was the principal sponsor of a measure to withdraw City College investments from Tobacco Related stocks. He is a graduate of Columbia University Law School in New York, a past recipient of a Coro Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs, a graduate of Pitzer College with a B.A. in Political Studies and has been awarded the California Commendation Medal by the California Army National Guard. Julio is married to the expectant Keiko Kai, a Vice President with the Mellon Financial Group.

He is licensed to practice law in the States of New York and California, as well as Federal Courts in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Northern and Central Districts of California.


Born: May 17, 1967 Los Angeles California.
Photo Enclosed: Margaret Cruz, seated and signing Ramos for Treasurer Endorsement, Trustee Ramos in tie surounded by supporters. -----Original Message-----
From: jramos100@pm.sprint.com [mailto:jramos100@pm.sprint.com]

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SUPERVISORS CHRIS DALY AND ROSS MIRKARIMI ENDORSE JULIO RAMOS FOR TREASURER.

Ramos calls Treasurer Cisneros appointment of Leo Fermin 'a breach of public trust'

Wednesday, August 10, 2005, 5:35 p.m.

Candidate for Treasurer Julio Ramos business attorney and twice elected trustee of the San Francisco Community College District stated today “in light of the serious allegations of breach of the public trust and corruption raised by columnist Matt Smith of the San Francisco Weekly, I call on Controller Ed Harrington to promptly conclude and publish the results of the audit called for by the Board of Supervisors.”

He went on to add “the fact that Treasurer Cisneros would name Leo Fermin to oversee his department is a breach of the public trust and calls into serious question his ability to effectively administer the office of Treasurer.”

PRESS CONFERENCE 12:00 noon steps of city hall Thursday.

Trustee Ramos is Chairman of the San Francisco Community College Board's Legislative Committee and was the principal sponsor of a measure to withdraw City College investments from Tobacco Related stocks. He is a graduate of Columbia University Law School in New York, a past recipient of a Coro Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs, a graduate of Pitzer College with a B.A. in Political Studies and has been awarded the California Commendation Medal by the California Army National Guard. Julio is married to the expectant Keiko Kai, an investment banker with the Mellon Financial Group.

He is licensed to practice law in the States of New York and California, as well as Federal Courts in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Northern and Central Districts of California.


Born: May 17, 1967 Los Angeles California.

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TREASURER CANDIDATE JULIO RAMOS FUNDRAISER
JULY 28

From the Treasurer Campaign of Julio Ramos

Thursday, July 28, 2005, 5:30 p.m.

The Friends of Julio Ramos for Treasurer Committee cordially invites you to a fundraiser for 'Twice Elected Trustee, Julio Ramos, Esq.' Thursday. The event will be held at Medjool Restaurant, 2522 Mission Street, between 21st and 22nd Streets, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please make checks payable to: 'The Friends of Julio Ramos for Treasurer' Mail to: 225 Bush Street, 15th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102 RSVP to Julio Ramos at (415) 948-3015, or ramosfortreasurer@yahoo.com.

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TRUSTEE JULIO RAMOS ENTERS RACE FOR SAN FRANCISCO TREASURER
Secures endorsement of former Board of Supervisors President Matt Gonzalez

Julio Ramos

Thursday, July 21, 2005, 4:00 p.m.

Twice elected citywide, San Francisco College Board Trustee Julio J. Ramos a business attorney with the nationally recognized Furth Law Firm declares intent to file candidacy for San Francisco Treasurer.

Trustee Ramos stated late afternoon Thursday: “Throughout my professional career I have fought to stop special interests from manipulating the average taxpayer”.

From 1999 to 2001 Trustee Ramos was a State Attorney with the Office of Ratepayer Advocate, representing the consumer interest in proceedings against Enron and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company at the California Public Utilities Commission.

Upon leaving state service, he joined the prestigious Furth Law Firm where he has specialized in representing consumer interests in all manner of economic litigation. Prior to his stint with the State of California he practiced law at a Wall Street Law firm: “It was during my time in New York that I realized what can go wrong when municipalities have inadequate protections in their investment portfolios and because I have practiced economic law on behalf of the consumer and business, I will bring well balanced leadership to the post of Treasurer.”

He went on to add: “The implementation of Taxation policy should not to be utilized as a backdoor for any branch of municipal government to curry favor with special interests.”

Trustee Ramos is Chairman of the San Francisco Community College Board's Legislative Committee and was the principal sponsor of a measure to withdraw City College investments from Tobacco Related stocks.

He is a graduate of Columbia University Law School in New York, a past recipient of a Coro Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs, a graduate of Pitzer College with a B.A. in Political Studies and has been awarded the California Commendation Medal by the California Army National Guard. Julio is married to the expectant Keiko Kai, an investment banker with the Mellon Financial Group.

He is licensed to practice law in the States of New York and California, as well as Federal Courts in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the Northern and Central Districts of California.


Born: May 17, 1967 Los Angeles California.


For more information, contact Julio Ramos at (415) 948-3015, or ramosfortreasurer @yahoo.com.

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MAYOR NEWSOM, FORMER HUD SECRETARY HENRY CISNEROS HEADLINE TREASURER JOSE CISNEROS ELECTION CAMPAIGN KICKOFF

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Friends and supporters joined the current San Francisco Mayor and a former HUD Secretary last weekend in launching election campaign of San Francisco Treasurer Jose Cisneros.


Former HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros
fogcityjournal.com Photos by BILL WILSON

John Whitehurst, Mark Leno, Scott Seligman, Jose Cisneros

For more information, contact Melissa Freund White at (415) 615-0311 ext.22, or Charles Sheehan at (415) 615-0311 ext. 21, or Melissa_White@bmwl.net or Charles_Sheehan@bmwl.net.

Visit Jose Cisneros website.

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SUPPORTERS RALLY FOR JOSE CISNEROS FUNDRAISER

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Photo(s) by Luke Thomas

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