I reprint a statement from Harry Sidhu announcing his re-election bid for City Council. Harry is a good guy, even though he should not have run for state Senate.
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEMBER HARRY SIDHU FORMALLY ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY FOR RE-ELECTION TO SECOND TERM IN OFFICE
July 23, 2008
Anaheim, CA – Anaheim City Council Member Harry Sidhu today formally announced his candidacy for re-election to a second term on the Anaheim City Council. As an Anaheim City Council Member and most recently as a Republican candidate for the 33rd State Senate District, Councilman Sidhu has garnered prominent local, county and state elected official support and strong fundraising assistance for his common sense leadership.
He has a proven record of protecting the taxpayers and property rights. As a successful businessman, Councilman Sidhu also brings real world experience to the halls of government. He is an experienced, trusted Republican leader who seeks to continue to serve and give back to his community through ongoing public service in Anaheim. The general election will take place November 4, 2008.
“It has been a privilege to serve as a member of the Anaheim City Council where I have strived to place the needs of the taxpayers first,” said Councilman Sidhu. “As an elected official in Anaheim, our city of champions, the council policies developed during my first term in office with my council colleagues have gained statewide and national recognition for innovation and efficiency. As a result, Anaheim residents and businesses have been given greater freedom of choice and opportunities.”
“My focus,” explained Councilman Sidhu, “has been, and will continue to be, on ensuring fairness and accountability to the taxpayers, transparency in government, an open door policy in city business dealings, and above all, improving our quality of life in the city. I would be honored to have the support of the voters to serve a second term as their Anaheim City Council Member and to work towar d finding solutions for the current economic situation facing those who live and do business in our city.”
Mayor Curt Pringle has described Councilman Sidhu as “committed in his service, for the issues and causes he holds dear, such as protecting taxpayers, residents, and business owners; a true friend of the taxpayers.” As acknowledged by Congressman Ed Royce, “Sidhu can articulate what freedom means to him, being an American means to him, the power of the individual initiative and liberty in this society. He brought to the city council the values that brought him to the shores of America. He brought to this council the concept that he is going to help - to represent the best that is the United States of America.” In the words of Chris Norby, Orange County Fourth District Supervisor and OCTA Board Chairman - the most senior of Orange County’s elected officials and a long-time, proud supporter of Councilman Sidhu, “Harry is a proven leader who will protect property rights, fight for the taxpayers, and work with local government in delivering transportation solutions that will improve the quality of life in Orange County.”
Harry Sidhu was elected to the Anaheim City Council in 2004. He currently serves on the City Audit Committee, has focused on keeping fees low and managing costs as an Orange County Sanitation District Director, and along with his City Council colleagues ensured the protection of property rights through the successful passage of a City Charter Amendment prohibiting eminent domain abuse. More information on Councilman Sidhu’s candidacy for November 4, 2008 re-election for a second term on the Anaheim City Council will soon be available on his campaign website: www.joinharry.com.
