League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Sonoma, Humboldt, Mendocino, Del Norte, Trinity Counties, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Matt Heath Answers Questions Candidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 2

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

The $200 Billion of unfunded public pension liabilities must be addressed first and foremost. California current gross total of $300 Billion in unfunded liabilities will bankrupt the state unless dealt with as priority number one. If Sacramento's hidden debt (unfunded liabilities) is not dealt with, California will not be able to provide any funding for education and infrastructure. Keep promises and contracts with all retirees and previous work days while providing an opportunity for future generations with new contracts for future employees and days worked.

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?

Sacramento must finish California's great water project and complete dams, like Coyote Dam, to completion. Water storage must be priority number one in solving our current and future droughts and is the responsible policy Sacramento should act upon.

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