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Harry Sidhu Signs Pledge To Refuse Any Pension Benefits As A County Supervisor
Criticizes Shawn Nelson as a Hypocritical RINO (Reformer In Name Only)
for Taking Lucrative County Pension
(Anaheim, CA) – Today, Anaheim Businessman and Mayor Pro Tem Harry Sidhu announced that he would not accept any pension benefits as a member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
“I am seeking the office of County Supervisor to serve my community, not for personal gain,” said Sidhu. “That’s why I have signed a written Pledge of Public Service (see attached) to the people of Orange County to refuse any pension benefits as a member of the Board of Supervisors.”
“During the June Primary campaign, my opponent, Shawn Nelson, claimed to be a strong advocate for county pension reform. However, his promises of financial reform have since rung hollow.”
“Mr. Nelson performed his county pension flip-flop in record time,” continued Sidhu. “After only two months in office, he turned his back on North Orange County taxpayers - including his own supporters, by accepting a lucrative county government pension. Worse, Mr. Nelson has added insult to injury by taking the most lucrative “2.7% at age 55” county pension option that enables him to receive a lifetime pension payment amounting to 37% of his Supervisor’s salary - currently more than $150,000 per year, without him ever having to contribute a dime!”
“Voters are fed up with RINOs (Reformers In Name Only) like Mr. Nelson who believe that ethical and financial standards are meant for others, not for themselves. His pension dishonesty demonstrates an appalling arrogance and contempt for the voters of North Orange County,” stated Sidhu.
“Serving on the County Board of Supervisors for 8 years is not a career and should not be rewarded with a government pension. Unlike Mr. Nelson, I will stand firm in refusing any pension benefits as our North Orange County Supervisor,” concluded Sidhu.
A local business owner, Harry Sidhu has served nearly six years on the Anaheim City Council. Prior to winning election to the City Council in 2004, Harry worked as a consulting engineer with Hughes Aircraft and other defense companies, before earning his real estate license in 1991. Harry moved to Anaheim in 1994 where he resides with his wife and two children. Harry has served as a Youth Soccer Coach, Community Advisory Board Member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim, and Advisory Board Member for the Anaheim Family YMCA.
For more information on Harry Sidhu’s candidacy for OC Supervisor, visit: www.JoinHarry.com/ocs.
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Paid for by HARRY SIDHU FOR OC SUPERVISOR 4TH DISTRICT 2010, ID # 1316170
P.O. Box 19019 Anaheim, CA 92817-9019
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Pledge of Public Service
WHEREAS, elected officials should seek only to serve the public and never use their office for personal financial gain.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, HARRY SIHDU, pledge to the People of Orange County and the Voters of the 4th Supervisorial District that I will NOT accept any pension benefits as a member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that I will resign from the Office of Orange County Supervisor if I knowingly violate this Pledge of Public Service.
I make this pledge unconditionally and without reservations.
Signed:
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HARRY SIDHU
Dated: August 16, 2010
