June 2, 2009
 
Dear Friends,
 
I’m making it official.  I am running for the state legislature in the 15th State Assembly District.
 
Voters across the state sent a strong message when they defeated Propositions 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E.  They told legislators that it’s time they started doing their jobs and were held accountable to their constituents.
 
Our legislators continue to inflate government instead of improving California’s competitiveness so businesses can create jobs.  It’s time to reduce our bloated bureaucracy and focus on effectiveness rather than status quo.
 
Our quality of life in the beautiful valleys of San Ramon, the Tri-Valley, San Joaquin and Sacramento are at risk.  An uncertain economy and lack of sound fiscal judgment has given us a government California doesn’t need – one we can no longer afford.
 
As Mayor of San Ramon, my record is clear.  Our budget reserves exceed an unprecedented 50%.  We’ve revitalized a stagnant relationship between business and government through public-private partnerships.  Our City continues to maintain an AAA bond rating.  We’ve worked collaboratively with local government leaders to develop an innovative disaster preparedness plan for our Bay Area cities and counties so our people will be safe.  The City of San Ramon was recognized as one of “the best 100 cities” to raise a family – a national honor. Our residents are confident that we are doing the jobs we were elected to.
 
Our plan is a plan most cities and counties only dream of.  We practice sound financial principals.  We use common sense.  Things like not spending more than we have, setting up a rainy day fund and remembering that we work for the people have made our community thrive.
 
I will fight for these same principles in Sacramento.  I will use my expertise to make our state golden once more.  I can make a difference – but I need your help. 
 
Click here to access the invitation to my Campaign Kick-Off on Tuesday, June 23rd in the San Ramon Valley.  I hope you’ll join me and bring a friend or two.
 
Working together, we can lead this state from its current deep and disastrous financial crisis and keep it from sinking further into disrepair and debt.  I’ll lead from the front building consensus with my fellow legislators to make the right decisions.
 
I’ve always been at the forefront of the fight to keep government fiscally sound and accountable to those I serve – not to special interests.  I’d be honored to have your help.  Let’s return California to a state we can be proud of once again.

Respectfully yours,

Abram Wilson
 
 
P.S. The incumbent in the 15th District has decided after a little over 100 days in her first term that she will run for Congress in the 10th District.  While I respect her decision, it’s not fair to leave the 15th Assembly District without representation at this critical time.  I’m running because I believe Sacramento needs legislators who are fiscally responsible, accountable, and willing to make tough choices – because performance matters.