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California 2.0

California 2.0

by Jon Henderson

About This Book

Independence. Balance. Abundance. California stands at a crossroads. The world’s fourth-largest economy has become defined by homelessness, wildfires, unaffordable housing, and political dysfunction—stories that overshadow the beauty, resilience, and promise Californians know to be true. California 2.0 offers a clear, nonpartisan blueprint to restore what makes this state extraordinary. Jon Henderson blends economic logic, practical solutions, and the lived experience of a native Californian to offer ideas only an independent can propose. Through mass‑timber housing, fire prevention, blockchain‑secured voting, and Main Street investment, Jon shows how independence—not partisanship—can deliver results. At its heart, California 2.0 advances a purple movement for the politically homeless, united by a desire for balance, respect, and abundance.
Law and Politics

Jon Henderson

Jon Henderson is a Certified Financial Planner, entrepreneur, and independent candidate for governor of California. A native Californian and a graduate of San Diego State University, he has spent more than twenty-five years advising families across the state, working with clients of every political persuasion at the fiduciary standard. He founded Echo45 Advisors and Echo45 Tax and Estate as fully independent firms built around that standard. His book, California 2.0: An Independent Vision for California's Abundant Future, grew out of his desire to help Californians find common ground and restore balance to the state. He lives in the Bay Area with his family.

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