Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility (CFR) was founded in January 2011 by several community-minded San Jose residents. While working together on various community service projects, we realized that even though we have diverse social philosophies and political views, there are two strongly held common values. First, a recognition that citizen involvement and action to improve our future must be ongoi
ng. This belief in “eternal vigilance” is what drives the members of CFR to reach the generations with our message. Second, that government officials, both elected and non-elected, must be responsible stewards of the money that citizens entrust to them through the taxes and fees we pay. This quest for more effective and responsible government was the driving force behind the decision to formalize our group as “Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility”. Our members have diverse professional, philosophical, religious and political backgrounds and beliefs. Our shared focus is on fiscal responsibility in government, and actively working for a brighter future for San Jose and Santa Clara County.
