ADVISORY/Paul Walton To Announce Intention to Run as Write-In Candidate for Governor of California, Thursday, Sept. 11, at SDSU's Aztec Student Center.

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ADVISORY...for Thursday (Sept. 11)

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2003

NOTE TO JOURNALISTS:
        You are invited to attend the event beginning at 12:30 p.m.
        Thursday Sept. 11 at SDSU's Aztec Student Center.

WHAT:
        California millionaire Paul Walton, 47, of San Diego, to
        announce his intention to run as a write-in candidate for
        Governor of California.

WHERE:
        SDSU Aztec Student Center

WHEN:
        Thursday, Sept. 11
        12:30 p.m.

CONTACT:
        Paul Walton is available for interviews; please feel free
        to call us.
            Paul Walton's direct cell number for news media:
            858-278-1456
            Gary Beals' office: 619-463-5098

        http://www.writeinpaulwalton.com
        [e-mail]

        Files of background material, bus tour schedule and
        photographs are available via e-mail to you or you can
        visit our web site.

A California millionaire who was a block and a half from the World Trade Center in New York City when the towers came down has announced his intention to run as a write-in candidate for governor of California. "This is a day of reflection," says Paul Walton, 47, of San Diego who has chosen his alma mater of San Diego State University (SDSU) to make the announcement.

"I will not accept campaign contributions from anyone, especially special interest groups," Walton says. To the contrary, he is contributing to small business owners with seed funding. At his first campaign rally stop Walton says he will contribute $500 of his own money for seed capital to the winner of a drawing. The winning attendee will be able to use the money for a future business

"It takes money to make money -- so I will share a little of my capital with people on this tour," Walton explains. "Now let's see what several Californians can do to turn that seed money into flourishing new California businesses."

The "Write in Paul Walton for Governor" tour bus campaign begins Sept. 11 and will be on the road until election day, Oct. 7. Paul Walton will be giving speeches at several appearances across the state.

A Paul Walton goal: To make every Californian affluent

"Let's balance the state's budget by increasing the wealth base, not by raising taxes. If bureaucrats want more revenue they must realize that taxes come from people making more money and companies making profits. Politicians need to help the California economy work its magic to make more people wealthy.

"I will help everyone to become self-sufficient and less reliant on government. I am a self-made millionaire from a middle class background.

"As governor, I will immediately begin eliminating the grotesque waste in California government. My team will scrutinize existing contracts and demand the use of line item veto to protect against special interests. We don't need a government telling us what to do. We need a governor guiding the state toward continued greatness. It's time to make a change!

"If California was a country it would be the 7th largest in the world, based on its powerful economy. California did not achieve its greatness because of its government. It is the economy of California that has allowed it to be number seven among greatest nations on the planet.

"This is a world class state. When traveling in Europe, people asked me where I was from. I did not say: 'The United States.' I said: 'I am a Californian.' Every European instantly understood that, and they smiled at the thought of legendary California.

"Both voters and candidates have to ask each other the same question: What will you do to make a difference in people's lives? I am free of stereotypical thinking by all political parties -- I think that's the best way to manage a government.

"This recall-driven political campaign intrigued me. It came up fast with no time to waste. I like it because it is more of a sprint than a marathon. Now there is less than a month to go before the October 7 election. We have charged into the fray. I have set aside these several weeks to help fellow Californians make a wise political choice.

"We ask voters to check out our web site: www.writeinpaulwalton.com. We ask them to send e-mails to six of their friends."

PAUL WALTON ON CALIFORNIA'S ISSUES

Balancing the budget

"I have always lived within my means and operated two successful businesses on a budget. California bureaucrats are wasting too much money. There are too many pet projects. The governor should have a line item veto to cut the waste. A goal should be to free up Californians to be more prosperous."

Crime and prisons

"We are spending too much on prisons in California. They call it the Department of Corrections but I don't think enough is being corrected. The solution is education, not imprisonment. It costs more to put someone in prison as it would to sentence him to four years in college. It costs more than $50,000 a year to put someone in prison. That would pay for a terrific university education with a dorm room included."

Drug abuse

"If people are busy enjoying life and making money, who has time for drugs? When we are truly enjoying our freedoms, we don't need drugs. Living in California is lots of fun -- without drugs. Drugs are a serious health and education issue. Drug users should not be turned into criminals. Government needs to butt out of people's private lives."

Guest worker / illegal alien program

"A blanket amnesty program may be the answer. Something is wrong with the system when millions of people are turned into criminals. They just want to work. I don't think many of these people are taking jobs away from our citizens. In fact, our economy in California is healthy because of them. The issue of homeland security must also be considered, of course."

Individual rights

"I blend Democratic, Republican and Libertarian party concepts along with a lot of ideas from personal experience. The government should help people learn skills and to fend for themselves. Government should insure a good education for all and inspire and guide self-sufficiency."

Apathetic voters

"If everyone who has said 'My vote doesn't count' votes for me I would certainly win this election. There are a lot of people out there who are as tired as I am of saying 'If I were governor I would do this...' That's why I am running -- it's time for action."