League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Diego County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Member of the State Assembly; District 77

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Fiscal Choices, Water, Education, Your Priorities Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. How would you prioritize the fiscal choices the Legislature must make to align the state’s income and spending? Answer from Ruben "RJ" Hernandez: Top priority is what creates and secures jobs and businesses and what builds up the economy. 2. Given our current drought condition, concern for water rights and usage is an important issue. What solutions would you support to address our water problems? Answer from Ruben "RJ" Hernandez: Proper allocation of resources through negotiating with the appropriate jurisdictions and getting input on the voters as to what they are willing to let government do, rationing or otherwise 3. California high school students rank lower than many states in student performance. What do you see as the ongoing role of the Legislature in addressing this problem? Answer from Ruben "RJ" Hernandez: Giving students an opportunity to learn at their own pace. It has been one size fits all for too long, because one size does not fit all. 4. What other major issues do you think the Legislature must address? What are your own priorities? Answer from Ruben "RJ" Hernandez: Focus on job creation and business development. My focus is sharp and clear. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. References to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.