John Perez

“I'm running for controller to ensure our government reflects the values of the people of California and increases prosperity by managing our finances smartly, efficiently and effectively.”

“When my father passed away, he had his organs donated. In that painful moment, I was deeply comforted knowing that my father would be able to give others a second chance at life. That is why I encourage everyone to sign up to be a donor.”

“You have to make the most responsible decisions you can with the resources you have.”

“We can't afford not to fully fund education.”

“If a voter initiative can deny gay people access to traditional representative, democratic processes, then in California, any other small, historically disadvantaged minority group can also be denied the right of representative.”

“Organ donation is very personal to me. My mother, before her death, was on kidney dialysis for several years.”