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San Diego County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Member of the State Assembly; District 78


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

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

(No candidates submitted answers to this question)

? 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 Kevin D. Melton:

Alternative sources for bringing in water. New technology.

? 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 Kevin D. Melton:

To make sure we have adequate teachers and supplies, and redirect funds from the administrative cost.

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

Answer from Kevin D. Melton:

The growing of the older population.


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.


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