California State Legislative Election 2018 Political Courage Test

Abortion & Reproductive

1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-choice

2. Should abortion be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape?
- Yes

3. Do you support the prohibition of public funds for organizations that perform abortions?
- No

4. Other or expanded principles
- I fully support a woman's right to choose, and I would resist any effort to infringe on that right. With the status of Roe v. Wade now uncertain due to extremist, right-wing judges tipping the balance of power on the Supreme Court, it is paramount that our state representatives will fight to ensure this right is protected, the clinics are funded, and all women have the access and information they need to make decisions about their own bodies.

Budget, Spending, & Tax

1. Reducing state employee salaries AND/OR pensions?
- No Answer

2. Instituting mandatory furloughs AND/OR layoffs for state employees?
- No Answer

3. Reducing benefits for Medicaid recipients?
- No Answer

4. An income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No Answer

5. Other or expanded principles
- We must work to ensure fiscal responsibility in Sacramento by striving for a balanced budget, investing intelligently in our future, and cutting wasteful spending, while ensuring a strong social safety net.

Campaign Finance & Government Reform

1. Do you support any limits on campaign contributions to state candidates?
- Yes

2. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes

3. Do you support the use of an independent AND/OR bipartisan commission for redistricting?
- Yes

4. Do you support requiring a government-issued photo identification in order to vote at the polls?
- No

5. Do you support repealing California's nonpartisan blanket primary election system?
- No

6. Other or expanded principles
- I think it is crucial that we work for free and fair elections that are not overly influenced by special interests and untraceable dark money.

Crime & Public Safety

1. Do you support capital punishment for certain crimes?
- No

2. Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- Yes

3. Should a minor accused of a violent crime be prosecuted as an adult?
- No

4. Do you support the enforcement of federal immigration laws by state and local police?
- No Answer

5. Other or expanded principles
- d) I think it is important that we do not use state resources to support the current president's zero tolerance immigration policies that do not affect crime and public safety.

Economic

1. Do you support state government spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes

2. Do you support lowering state taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- No Answer

3. Do you support reducing state government regulations on the private sector?
- Yes

4. Do you support expanding access to unemployment benefits?
- Yes

5. Do you support requiring welfare applicants to pass a drug test in order to receive benefits?
- No

6. Do you support an increase of the minimum wage of California?
- Yes

7. Do you support expanding state public housing programs?
- Yes

8. Other or expanded principles
- b) We should be exploring tax reform in California that promotes economic growth and may include lowering state taxes, while ensuring our priorities and key state programs are funded.c) Many state government regulations are necessary, but I do support reducing unnecessary regulations.

Education

1. Do you support adopting federal education standards in California?
- No

2. Do you support state funding for charter schools?
- No Answer

3. Should immigrants unlawfully present in the United States who graduate from California high schools be eligible for in-state tuition at public universities?
- No Answer

4. Other or expanded principles
- b) Charter schools that receive tax dollars should be non-profit and subject to the same rules and regulations as public schools.c) I support allowing DREAMers who have graduated from California high schools to be eligible for in-state tuition at our public universities.

Environment & Energy

1. Do you support state funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Yes

2. Do you support state government regulations of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes

3. Do you support increasing state funding for clean drinking water initiatives?
- Yes

4. Do you support permanent statewide water usage restrictions?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- I will use my experience practicing environmental law to be a leader on this issue in the Assembly. I will promote policies to protect our public lands and coastlines, and ensure California is working to limit the effects of climate change by preparing intelligently for drought and extreme wildfires.

Gun

1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes

2. Should background checks be required on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows?
- Yes

3. Should teachers be allowed to bring guns into the classroom?
- No

4. Should a license be required for gun ownership?
- Yes

5. Other or expanded principles
- In the Assembly, I will work to keep our families and children safe by making California a model for the nation on gun violence prevention.

Health

1. Should the state government increase funding for treatment facilities to combat opioid abuse?
- Yes

2. Do you support Medicaid expansion through California's health care programs?
- Yes

3. Do you support requiring individuals to purchase health care insurance?
- Yes

4. Do you support legislation that grants citizens the right to choose to die through euthanasia?
- Yes

5. Do you support eliminating religious exemptions for vaccinations?
- Yes

6. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Social

1. Do you support the inclusion of sexual orientation in California's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

2. Do you support the inclusion of gender identity in California's anti-discrimination laws?
- Yes

3. Do you support greater efforts by California state government in closing the pay gap between men and women?
- Yes

4. Do you support California's "Sanctuary State" immigration policies?
- No Answer

5. Other or expanded principles
- d) I support the current law that prohibits California's resources from being used to aid in federal immigration efforts when there is no risk to public safety.

Legislative Priorities

In the following area, please explain in a total of 100 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- 1. Education - ensuring our public schools are fully funded, and our children are receiving an education that will prepare them for 21st century jobs.2. Protecting our environment and battling climate change - working towards a clean energy future and resisting the Trump administration's attempts to roll back our environmental protections.3. Transportation - fixing our roads and investing in our crumbling infrastructure, ensuring BART is safe and reliable, and building more BART parking.