Fundraiser for Steve Westly
By Naushad Sarwar
Dr. Khalid Ahmed and
Steve Westly |
Above: Steve Westly and his
supporters |
“With both BA and an MBA
from Stanford University, member of more than 50
boards and commissions –
including the Franchise Tax Board, the Board of Equalization,
the State Lands Commissions - and a person who is the State
Controller of California and has served as the Chief Financial
Officer of the fifth largest economy in the world, Mr. Westly
will be the toughest opponent for Gov. Schwarzenegger in 2006,”
Dr. Khalid Ahmed, observed at a fundraiser for Mr. Steve Westly
held at his residence on Thursday, December 8, 2005.
A large number of medical doctors and people related to the
healthcare sector were present on the occasion. It was a working
day yet the number of those who had come to attend the function
testified to the fact that Mr Westly’s candidature for
Governorship enjoys endorsement.
Dr. And Mrs. Ahmed welcomed the guests who were convinced
that Mr. Westly would fight for people awaiting healthcare
and who were strongly supportive of stem cell research.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr.
Steve Westly told the attendees how important the health care
issue figures in our life. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s
budget cuts would affect the health of the common people.
“More than 100 million Americans are suffering from
disease like Parkinson’s, diabetes, AIDS, cancer, and
Alzheimer’s – stem cell therapies might be the
answer and cure for them but tendentious politicians are blocking
funding for stem cell research,” he stated. He appreciated
efforts of local small business that are the main taxpayers
in the country, especially immigrant groups who work hard
for their living.
Answering questions, he promised
better health care propositions by eliminating middleman from
the system, basic health care for everyone including 30% of
uninsured Americans, plus a better school system for kids
that caters to 40% of Latino and African-American dropouts.
Guests
at the fundraiser |
Since his election in 2002,
Westly has dedicated himself to finding solutions to California’s
problems by putting politics aside and focusing on results.
Notably, as Chairman of the Franchise Tax Board, Westly spearheaded
an initiative that raised $4.5 billion to pay for state services
like schools, roads and parks without raising a nickel in
taxes.
As Controller, Westly is the State’s independent fiscal
watchdog, making sure taxpayer dollars are spent to benefit
the taxpayers – and no one else.
The fundraiser was a complete success.
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