Dr. Peter Fung Brings Healthcare & Finance Expertise In Race For Supervisor

 

After a successful career as a neurologist and healthcare district director, Dr. Peter Fung is running for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors 5th District.  While some politicians climb a political ladder to seek higher office, Dr. Fung chose a different path. 

Two years ago he enrolled in the executive MBA program at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.

As a result, Dr. Fung brings a unique set of experiences to a board populated by career politicians and attorneys. 

You might be surprised to learn that 51% of the county’s $10.7 billion projected annual expenditures will be spent on healthcare and hospitals, according to the county’s website.  Moreover, the county’s adopted budget includes a $400 million structural deficit.

Dr. Fung’s combination of healthcare and finance background is perfectly suited to tackle the twin challenges of improving the quality of healthcare and balancing the budget.

Dr. Fung’s career of service to his community is exemplary.  A board certified internist and neurologist, Dr. Fung served for 10 years as the Medical Director of El Camino Hospital’s stroke program, now named the Peter C. Fung MD Stroke Center.  He co-founded the Chinese Health Initiative to bring specialized care to the county’s Asian American population.

In 2014, Dr. Fung was elected to the El Camino Healthcare District Board of Directors where he currently serves.  During his tenure, El Camino Hospital has received numerous awards as one of the nation’s top community health care providers.

Contrast this to the Santa Clara Valley Health System’s uneven performance.  The system includes Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital and a network of other clinics.  It is California’s second largest healthcare provider. 

In a recent study reported by San Jose Inside, El Camino Hospital received an “A” rating for patient safety, while all three of the county’s hospitals received a “C” rating.  An investigation by California regulators uncovered “a slew of violations” at the county’s main hospital according to a 2023 article by the Mercury News. While the system was able to restore compliance, the need for knowledgeable oversight is on-going and the opportunity to improve care continues. 

Dr. Fung’s background and record of achievement make him the best choice to provide the leadership the county needs to make the necessary improvements.

Santa Clara County District 5 includes the communities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and the Almaden Valley of San Jose.

The top two finishers on March 5th will compete in the November general election assuming none of the five candidates on the ballot receives a majority of the vote in the primary.  You can learn more about Dr. Peter Fung at his website www.votepeterfung.com.

Dr. Peter Fung Brings Healthcare & Finance Expertise In Race For Supervisor

After a successful career as a neurologist and healthcare district director, Dr. Peter Fung is running for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors 5th District.  While some politicians climb a political ladder to seek higher office, Dr. Fung chose a different path. 

Two years ago he enrolled in the executive MBA program at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.

As a result, Dr. Fung brings a unique set of experiences to a board populated by career politicians and attorneys. 

You might be surprised to learn that 51% of the county’s $10.7 billion projected annual expenditures will be spent on healthcare and hospitals, according to the county’s website.  Moreover, the county’s adopted budget includes a $400 million structural deficit.

Dr. Fung’s combination of healthcare and finance background is perfectly suited to tackle the twin challenges of improving the quality of healthcare and balancing the budget.

Dr. Fung’s career of service to his community is exemplary.  A board certified internist and neurologist, Dr. Fung served for 10 years as the Medical Director of El Camino Hospital’s stroke program, now named the Peter C. Fung MD Stroke Center.  He co-founded the Chinese Health Initiative to bring specialized care to the county’s Asian American population.

In 2014, Dr. Fung was elected to the El Camino Healthcare District Board of Directors where he currently serves.  During his tenure, El Camino Hospital has received numerous awards as one of the nation’s top community health care providers.

Contrast this to the Santa Clara Valley Health System’s uneven performance.  The system includes Valley Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital and a network of other clinics.  It is California’s second largest healthcare provider. 

In a recent study reported by San Jose Inside, El Camino Hospital received an “A” rating for patient safety, while all three of the county’s hospitals received a “C” rating.  An investigation by California regulators uncovered “a slew of violations” at the county’s main hospital according to a 2023 article by the Mercury News. While the system was able to restore compliance, the need for knowledgeable oversight is on-going and the opportunity to improve care continues. 

Dr. Fung’s background and record of achievement make him the best choice to provide the leadership the county needs to make the necessary improvements.

Santa Clara County District 5 includes the communities of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno and the Almaden Valley of San Jose.

The top two finishers on March 5th will compete in the November general election assuming none of the five candidates on the ballot receives a majority of the vote in the primary.  You can learn more about Dr. Peter Fung at his website www.votepeterfung.com.

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Technology Architect Nolan Chen Runs for Congress in Contra Costa County

By Roger Riffenburgh

As a technology solutions architect and a former systems engineer, Nolan Chen listens to his customers and develops technological solutions for their problems.  Now, as he is seeking to be the next congressman in the Tenth Congressional District, he listens to his constituents and delivers public policy solutions that will improve their lives.

Chen brings public policy experience as chair of the San Ramon Transportation Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the city council on numerous transportation issues, from bicycles to buses to BART.

He also brings a background in public safety.  As a graduate of the San Ramon Citizens Police Academy and a former Public Safety Commissioner, Chen supports law enforcement and says that demonizing the police has emboldened criminals. 

Nolan Chen was born in Decatur, Illinois.  His parents were immigrants from Taiwan who “both came for graduate school and then decided to stay here for better job opportunities and more freedom.”  When Nolan was three, his family moved to the Bay Area, and he grew up in Cupertino.  He went east to Princeton University, where he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering.  After a spell on the East Coast, Nolan returned to the Bay Area, where he has worked in the tech industry for over twenty years.

Chen’s tech work informs him on Artificial Intelligence and he says, “Congress needs to make sure we can reap the positive benefits of AI while protecting our privacy and civil liberties.”

Regarding immigration, Chen says we must secure the border, but welcome legal immigrants.

To combat inflation, he says, “we must make tough choices to slow the growth of spending while unleashing the productive energies of our economy”.   And on energy: “we need to strive for energy independence while we invest in developing cleaner, more efficient sources of energy”.

Nolan Chen considers the rule of law essential to the nation.  He says, “We must root out racial discrimination wherever it exists, especially in government and publicly funded institutions.  I will fight any attempt to cut corners around the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination.” 

Chen offers “Next Gen Leadership for California”, but also wants to retain the wisdom of the past.  At the center of his candidacy, he will fight to preserve the United States as what Lincoln called the country: “the last best hope of earth”, and to follow the founding principles that all men are created equal and endowed by the Creator with unalienable rights. 

The Tenth Congressional District includes much of Contra Costa County.  It runs along the Highway 680 corridor from Concord to Dublin and east to Oakley and the Delta.  It is currently represented by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier.

Nolan lives in San Ramon with his wife and three kids.  He hosts an educational YouTube Channel called Homeschool Nolan, on educational and job related matters.  In his spare time, you might find Nolan reading or making YouTube videos on learning.  You can learn more about Nolen Chen on his campaign website nolanchen.com and his Facebook page.

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Technology Architect Nolan Chen Runs for Congress in Contra Costa County

By Roger Riffenburgh

As a technology solutions architect and a former systems engineer, Nolan Chen listens to his customers and develops technological solutions for their problems.  Now, as he is seeking to be the next congressman in the Tenth Congressional District, he listens to his constituents and delivers public policy solutions that will improve their lives.

Chen brings public policy experience as chair of the San Ramon Transportation Advisory Committee, which makes recommendations to the city council on numerous transportation issues, from bicycles to buses to BART.

He also brings a background in public safety.  As a graduate of the San Ramon Citizens Police Academy and a former Public Safety Commissioner, Chen supports law enforcement and says that demonizing the police has emboldened criminals. 

Nolan Chen was born in Decatur, Illinois.  His parents were immigrants from Taiwan who “both came for graduate school and then decided to stay here for better job opportunities and more freedom.”  When Nolan was three, his family moved to the Bay Area, and he grew up in Cupertino.  He went east to Princeton University, where he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering.  After a spell on the East Coast, Nolan returned to the Bay Area, where he has worked in the tech industry for over twenty years.

Chen’s tech work informs him on Artificial Intelligence and he says, “Congress needs to make sure we can reap the positive benefits of AI while protecting our privacy and civil liberties.”

Regarding immigration, Chen says we must secure the border, but welcome legal immigrants.

To combat inflation, he says, “we must make tough choices to slow the growth of spending while unleashing the productive energies of our economy”.   And on energy: “we need to strive for energy independence while we invest in developing cleaner, more efficient sources of energy”.

Nolan Chen considers the rule of law essential to the nation.  He says, “We must root out racial discrimination wherever it exists, especially in government and publicly funded institutions.  I will fight any attempt to cut corners around the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination.” 

Chen offers “Next Gen Leadership for California”, but also wants to retain the wisdom of the past.  At the center of his candidacy, he will fight to preserve the United States as what Lincoln called the country: “the last best hope of earth”, and to follow the founding principles that all men are created equal and endowed by the Creator with unalienable rights. 

The Tenth Congressional District includes much of Contra Costa County.  It runs along the Highway 680 corridor from Concord to Dublin and east to Oakley and the Delta.  It is currently represented by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier.

Nolan lives in San Ramon with his wife and three kids.  He hosts an educational YouTube Channel called Homeschool Nolan, on educational and job related matters.  In his spare time, you might find Nolan reading or making YouTube videos on learning.  You can learn more about Nolen Chen on his campaign website nolanchen.com and his Facebook page.

Bay Area GOP Voter Guide

View our Republican County Central Committee, State Assembly, State Senate and U.S. Congressional Recommendations.

 

California Citizens Redistricting Commission – District Viewer

The Commission has developed a district viewer that allows you to more easily navigate visualizations and zoom in and out of geographic areas while layering congressional, State Senate and Assembly boundaries.

LIST OF UPCOMING GOP EVENTS

View more details for events on the Calendar of Upcoming Events or view the Monthly Calendar of Events.

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