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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and asked of all candidates for this office.
Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).Questions & Answers
1. How would you prioritize the fiscal choices the Legislature must make to align the state’s income and spending?
The only way that our state can retain its liberty from the federal government, is through paying its debts. Currently our state budget only allocates a 3% debt service threshold. I wish to see the legislature align the states income and spending, through making debt service a higher priority .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?
I would actively support a long term desalination program in the district. That is ecologically neutral to our natural environment. Our water usage and water rights as a state need to be transitioned. Farmers in California consume the majority of our water. Yet, they still use flood irrigation . A long term switch to drip irrigation combined with desalination would rid our state of long term drought issues. Resource neutral, income growing , and sustainable growth for our water issues is needed.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?
California continues to spend more per pupil. While our SAT scores continue to stagnate. The role of the legislature should be to be out front of the issue. Seeking common sense solutions , that Californians choose. Not a federal imposition of Department of Education Common Core standards.4. What other major issues do you think the Legislature must address? What are your own priorities?
Pay equality for women and minorities in the workforce.Turning minimum wage into a living wage. A yearly review of inflation to meet the needs of the people.
Business incentives through lower tax burdens , to grow, enhance, and bring new business to California.
Transitioning state fleet vehicles , and state properties to green tech.
Reform of the California Lottery system. Future funding should be returned to the counties , to be used for Education, and State Parks.
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.Read the answers from all candidates (who have responded).
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