Having a small business and being one of thousands of people whom no one in government will listen to, I have decided to run for supervisor as a person.

You must come out. Come out... to your parents... I know that it is hard and will hurt them, but think about how they will hurt you in the voting booth!

Once you have dialogue starting, you know you can break down prejudice.

If every gay person were to come out only to his/her own family, friends, neighbors and fellow workers, within days the entire state would discover that we are not the stereotypes generally assumed.

I'm a small businessman and I'm well aware of the uncertainties of the economy, exactly what the 'inflationary spiral' means when I'm forced to raise prices to my customers, and how taxes can eat into your earnings.

I stand for all those who feel that the government no longer understands the individual and no longer respects individual rights.

A gay person in office can set a tone, can command respect not only from the larger community but from the young people in our own community who need both examples and hope.

I will never forget what it was like coming out and having nobody to look up toward.

I personally will never forget that people are more important than buildings.

Give me your support, and I'll fight for you... I'll fight for you because I am you.