Published 7/16/2010 5:54 PM
SAVE THE DATE!!!
August 13, 2010
PLEASE JOIN US
In A Fundraiser Dinner To Support
PHU NGUYEN
for State Assembly – 68th District
Friday, August 13, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Emerald Bay Restaurant
5015 W. Edinger Ave., Suite V
Santa Ana, CA 92704
To RSVP, please contact 1-888-8-vote-phu (1-888-886-8374) or votephu@gmail.com
www.votephu.com
Published 7/6/2010 9:12 PM
Dear Friends,
Please join me at Nguoi Viet Daily News conference hall for the World Cup Semi-Final game. My Campaign Team is sponsoring food for 500 WC fans.
What: WC Semi-Final Game, Germany vs. Spain
Where: Nguoi Viet Conference Hall: 14771-14772 Moran Street, Westminster, CA 92683
When: 10am, Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
We’ll be serving food starting at 10am. Come join the fun and root on your favorite team. If you have a VotePhu shirt, please wear it.
Hope to see you there.
Phu
Published 6/25/2010 5:36 PM
Want to ignite your passion for World Cup soccer and the Phu Nguyen campaign? Come join us tomorrow, June 26 at the Viet Herald! 11:15 am, the US vs. Ghana game. We would greatly appreciate if you would join us!
Viet Herald
24861 Moran St.
Westminster, CA 92683
Parking at the Viet Herald is notoriously difficult so a group will be carpooling from the office. We will meet at 10:45 am at 16151 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA.
Please wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE if possible!!
Thanks,
Misha Houser
Field Director
Phu Nguyen for Assembly
714.317.8122
Published 6/10/2010 10:33 PM
Dear Friends,
The Primary election is now over. I am grateful and honored that the citizens of the 68th District have voted for me to become their Democratic Nominee. Being a first-time candidate, I am proud to have received over 58% of the votes.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers and donors who have given their best to help in this grassroots, community driven campaign. In particular, I want to thank my dedicated staff for working tirelessly for the past 6 months. Without your help, this victory wouldn’t have been possible.
I also want to congratulate my opponent for winning the Republican nomination. But starting tomorrow, I know that you and I are ready to go out there and let the good people of the 68th Assembly District know the striking differences between us. We will let them know that the choice is clear.
This is an election between community leadership vs. career politicians. It is between common sense policy making vs. self-interested and misguided policies. This is an election focusing on real results vs. political grandstanding. This is an election between working hard to create jobs vs. giving corporate kickbacks and tax cuts to the very wealthy during this time of economic crisis, while our kids cannot endure further cuts to education.
I have walked our neighborhoods in the 68th District, and I’ve had the opportunity to listen and to talk with residents from all walks of life. I am touched by the stories about how these tough times are affecting so many of us and in so many different ways. There are too many families living from paycheck to paycheck. For many other families, there is no longer a regular income. There are too many families worried about how to make the next mortgage payment. There are too many families that have to decide whether to buy health insurance or have food on the table.
It is time to have strong leaders who will stand up for our kids and are willing to lead the fight for working families. It is time to have leaders who understand the people’s struggles day in and day out. It is time to elect leaders who will work hard to create and bring back new jobs to this District and to California.
Help equip my campaign with the tools and resources we need to continue this fight. Please consider making a contribution:
www.votephu.com.
During our campaign kick-off in back in January, I told you all that I have always been inspired by the words of Gandhi. He once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” So I say to you: join me for the next five months, and let’s take back our community in November and lets be the change we want to see in the world.
Thank you,
Phu Nguyen
Published 6/2/2010 12:48 PM
Nurses Cites Candidate’s Ability To Work With All to Find Solutions and Create Jobs
Fountain Valley — California Nurses Association (CNA) has endorsed Phu Nguyen for 68th State Assembly. California Nurses Association represents thousand of nurses in hospitals, clinics and home health agencies in Orange County. CNA is the leading advocate of guaranteed healthcare by expanding and updating Medicare to cover all Americans.
In announcing the endorsement, Malinda Markowitz, a member of CNA’s Council of Presidents, notes that the most important goal of CNA this year is “to support candidates like Phu Nguyen, who understands the challenges facing California and brings fresh perspective, ideas, and solutions instead of echoing the same old rhetoric.” “California nurses know Phu Nguyen’s commitment to improve the health care for all,” add Markowitz.
“I’m humbled to have to support of so many nurses, who share my concerns for improving access to quality health care,” said Phu Nguyen. “I look forward to work with nurses, teachers, firefighters, business leaders, and all groups to craft a sustainable, forward thinking vision for California,” Nguyen adds.
Phu Nguyen has been endorsed by California Teachers Association, California Federation of Teachers, California School Employees Association, California Professional Firefighters, California State Firefighters Association, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and many other individuals and organizations. More information on Phu Nguyen’s campaign and his endorsers can be found at www.votephu.com.
Published 6/2/2010 12:44 PM
Fountain Valley, CA – The California Professional Firefighters (CPF) has endorsed Phu Nguyen for 68th State Assembly District. Lou Paulson, President of the CPF stated, “Phu Nguyen’s commitment to public safety and his deep roots in the Orange County community make him the right choice. He has earned the support of front line firefighters, and we’re proud to endorse him for the 68th Assembly District.”
Upon learning of the great news, Phu Nguyen stated, “I am very proud to have the support of so many of California’s hard working men and women who put their lives on the line for us at a moment’s notice. As the next assembly representative of the 68th, I will work with the California Professional Firefighters and my fellow colleagues to best serve the people of our cities and communities.”
With a membership of more than 30,000, the California Professional Firefighters is the largest statewide organization dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of career firefighters. It is one of the nation’s strongest and most influential public employee organizations.
Phu Nguyen is endorsed by Speaker Pro Tem Fiona Ma, State Senator Lou Correa, Assembly Member Jose Solorio and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. For a complete list of endorsements, please visit www.votephu.com
Published 6/2/2010 12:37 PM
The 295,000 strong California Teachers Association (CTA) has endorsed Phu Nguyen for the 68th State Assembly. Chris Francis, President of Garden Grove Educators Association stated, “I am extremely happy that CTA has chosen to endorse Phu Nguyen as a candidate for the 68th District State Assembly seat. Phu has a strong vision for California that will serve this state well. He realizes that we need to create jobs here in California to help us recover from this economic downturn. Furthermore, he knows we need a dedicated, educated workforce to fill these jobs. I know that if Phu is elected, we will have another strong voice in our State Assembly that will support public education and place it as the high priority that it deserves to be. His fresh perspective will serve the public well, as he will develop solutions, instead of echoing the same old rhetoric. I strongly urge all voters to support Phu Nguyen for State Assembly.”
“Teachers are stewards of our most valuable resource-our children,” said Phu Nguyen. I am very humbled to have the support of so many educators who are vital to developing the next generation of workers and leaders for our great state. As the next assembly representative of the 68th, I look forward to working with teachers, parents and business leaders in crafting a forward thinking vision for California. Now, more than ever, we need to re-think our emphasis on standardized tests and examine what knowledge and skills are really best for our children to succeed in a global economy. In order for us to maintain our pre-eminent position as the world’s greatest society, I can’t think of a more urgent investment than in our children’s k-16 public education opportunities. Our future and our economy depend on it.”
Founded in 1863, the California Teachers Association has become one of the strongest advocates for educators in the country. CTA includes teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, and nurses. These educators in the K-12 school system are joined by community college faculty, California State University faculty, and education support professionals to make CTA the most inclusive and most powerful voice of educators in the state.
Published 5/17/2010 9:16 PM
PLEASE JOIN HONORARY HOSTS
Michael & Suzie Matsuda
Mary Anne Foo, Executive Director, OCAPICA *
Viet Tran, Southern California Edison
Tammy Tran, District Director, Senator Lou Correa
Mike Fong, State Chair, API Caucus California Democratic Party
Clark Lee, Southern California Chair, API Caucus Cal Dem. Party
Sergio Contreras, Trustee, Westminster School District
Tu-Uyen Nguyen, Ph.D, Asian American Studies, CSUF
Jamison Power, Orange County Young Democrats
Lilly Nguyen, Field Rep. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez
Alan Woo, CAPOC *
Thang Hoang, CEO, BTOUCH
Victor Nguyen-Lieu, Marketing Director, Golden Medical Center
Tuan Pham, Academic Playground
Ngoc-Tram Tran, Esq.
Khanh Nguyen, Bluefin Associates
Serena Nguyen, DTN Tech
*above Titles are for Identification Purposes only
In an API Leaders and Professionals Fundraising Mixer to Support
PHU NGUYEN
for State Assembly – 68th District
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Zen Vegetarian Restaurant
9325-9329 Bolsa Ave., Westminster, CA 92683
RSVP to rsvp@votephu.com, or
1-888-8-vote-phu (1-888-886-8374)
www.votephu.com
Published 4/15/2010 3:20 PM
Fountain Valley, CA – The California Federation of Labor and the Orange County Labor Federation (OCLF) has endorsed Phu Nguyen for the 68th State Assembly. Tefere Gebre, OC Labor Federation’s Executive Director stated, “We are pleased to announce our endorsement for Phu Nguyen who will be a strong friend of working people in the 68th State Assembly District. At a time when so many families are living on the edge, when ordinary folks are losing their homes and livelihood, we need leaders with vision and courage. Phu is a great leader who understands that the number one priority in addressing this brutal and stubborn recession is to bring more sustainable jobs to Orange County.”
“I am very humbled to have the support of so many of California’s hard working men and women who are the backbone of our economy. As the next assembly representative of the 68th, I will work with the Labor Federation and my fellow colleagues to bring new jobs and our fare share of tax dollars into the district to help stimulate our local economy. Our hard working residents deserve no less. Together, we will defeat this recession and steer our county and state back onto the road to recovery,” Phu Nguyen stated upon receiving the labor endorsements.
The California Labor Federation represents from than 2.1 million union members in manufacturing, retail, construction, hospitality, public sector, health care, entertainment, and other industries from more than 1,200 AFL-CIO and Change to Win unions.
Phu Nguyen is endorsed by Speaker Pro Tem Fiona Ma, State Senator Lou Correa, and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. For a complete list of endorsements, please visit www.votephu.com.
Published 3/27/2010 2:21 PM
Fountain Valley. March 25, 2010
The California Federation of Teachers (CFT) has endorsed Phu Nguyen for the 68th State Assembly. Citing Phu’s strong support of public schools and pledge to find resources to make our schools great again, Newport Mesa Federation of Teachers President Kimberly Claytor, said, “We are proud to join together with Phu Nguyen’s campaign to make education California’s top priority. Good jobs are linked to a good education. You cannot have one without the other and Phu Nguyen understands that the road back for the Golden State begins with education.”
The CFT represents over 120,000 educational employees working at every level of the education system in California, from Head Start to the University of California.
Phu Nguyen responded. “I am so honored to have the CFT endorsement. I have visited many schools and know first hand how hard our teachers are working despite overcrowded classes, despite pay and benefits cuts, and despite devastating lay-offs. I have seen their professionalism and work ethic teaching our most precious resource, our children. Californians face a clear fork in the road, a choice between choosing good public schools which lead to good jobs and a prosperous future; and the other choice which is to abandon our local schools and our children’s dreams. As a parent, a businessman, and as your next assembly representative, I will not let our children down. We will protect our local schools from further cuts and find the means to reinvest in education to make our state great again.”
Phu Nguyen is supported by dozens of educators including:
· Hon. Jerry Patterson, President Coast Community College Board of Trustees
· Hon. Michael Matsuda, President North O.C. Community College Board of Trustees
· Hon. Leonard L. Lahtinen, North O.C. Community College Board of Trustees
· Hon. Jim Moreno, Coast Community College Board of Trustees
· Hon. Lorraine Prinsky, Vice President Coast Community College District Board of Trustees
· Hon. John Hanna, Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees
· Hon. KimOanh Nguyen-Lam, Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees
· Hon. Jose Moreno, President Anaheim Union School Board of Trustees
· Hon. Jordan Brandman, Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees
· Hon. Sergio Contreras, Westminster School District Board of Trustees
