League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
	Roger F. Lasson Answers Questions Candidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 27

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. How will you prioritize the budget choices the Legislature must make to align the state’s income and spending?

Before making any budget cuts or the raising of taxes we must make major reforms. See the next question.

2. What types of changes or reforms, if any, do you think are important to make our state government function more effectively?

1. Real pension reform.
2. Reform the Education Code.
3. Tort reform.
4. Remove Prevailing Wage/Living Wage and Set-asides.
5. Enact Regulatory reform.
6. Enact the "Right to Work"

3. Fees for public higher education have gone up dramatically and funding has been cut. Is this a priority concern, and if so, what measures would you propose to address it?

This is a priority of mine, however, we must reform the system first.

4. What other major issues do you think the Legislature must address? What are your own priorities?

1. Reform.
2. Reform.
3. Reform.

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