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About this office
State assembly members introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, and draft the state budget. They are elected to two-year terms.
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My Top 3 Priorities
A strong Voice for the IE; it’s important the Inland Empire has a strong voice in Sacramento so that the unique challenges and opportunities of our region are respected and acknowledged in the policy making process.
Resources for our Communities; I will continue to work in the state Capitol to bring back vital resources to our region and pass legislation important to the daily lives of the people of the IE. We need to make sure that we do not have to choose bet
Investments in Education; I will continue to push for investments in our education system to ensure everyone has access to a quality education and to opportunities for success.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Protecting Our Children: Even though Education is our largest state expenditure, we are one of the LOWEST ranking states in the nation. Children need to be prepared for the future, especially in STEM.
Public Safety: Sacramento policies have given us the highest homeless population in the nation and soaring crime rates! Our police officers, the mental health system and special needs systems need support!
Quality of Life: Our housing prices are obscene, our gas prices are soaring and now because of how we are taxed, our State has an almost $100M surplus. I will provide sensible solutions to support families in our area.
Experience
Biography
I am an attorney, business owner and mother who came from nothing and who worked really, really hard to build the American Dream for myself and my family. I was born in Southern California and raised in the IE. I have been a lifelong resident of Rancho Cucamonga, save a few years here and there for college, etc. I am an Xennial who is frustrated with the fact that I can't raise my children in a safer California than I grew up in. I believe in business, freedom, opportunity, and safety for ALL. It's time for a change.
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Employees of State Farm Insurance
$9,800
2
Employees of ANS Designs, LLC
$4,900
2
Employees of Kaiser Permanente
$4,900
2
Employees of Utility Trailer Sales of Southern California LLC
$4,900
3
Employees of Dons Bicycle Store
$500
3
Employees of Macias Eye Medical Center
$500
3
Employees of Rock Honda
$500
More information about contributions
By State:
California 100.00%
By Size:
Large contributions (98.93%)
Small contributions (1.07%)
By Type:
From organizations (0.00%)
From individuals (100.00%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
The American dream is lost to so many people now because of policies by people in charge of our State. It's heartbreaking. I believe in law and order and a California where everyone should have a fighting chance at life and the American Dream. That dream is being robbed from the average person and we have to stop the tides from turning too far with businesses and jobs leaving, unafforable housing, gas and food prices through the roof, and fellow humans sleeping on our streets as a result. We pay so much in taxes that we have an almost $100 Million dollar surplus in our State. We need sensible solutions with the money we pay and want to use for the betterment of our state. Let's get our children ready for the future and get them out of ranking near the bottom of education in our nation. It's shameful that our highest state expendature (education) is giving us one of the lowest rankings in the nation. Clearly, our money isn't being well spent. Let's focus on fixing that and everything else before we it's not repairable.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Restoring Liberty and Freedom to all Californians by ensuring government does not overreach civil liberties.
Foster an equitable and diverse economy for all people
Reduce taxes
Experience
Education
Cal Southern — PsyD, Psychology (current)
Avondale University — PhD, Religious Ethics (2017)
Gratz College — Masters, Judaism (2016)
University of Waikato — Masters, Political Science (2014)
Southern Adventist University — Masters, Religion (2002)
Biography
Dr. Rodgir Cohen is a University Lecturer residing in Redlands, California. As a combat veteran and community activist, his research focuses on political science, ethics, and religious studies. Rodgir supports fiscally conservative views with socially pragmatic policies. Rodgir believes in freedom and liberty and abhors government overreach. His new book "Choosing Liberty in California Policy Reform" looks at four primary areas of public policy from a free-market capitalist perspective: Examining Affordable Housing, Euthanasia, Occupational Licensing, and School Choice in California. Invite him to speak at your community or religious group for a fresh perspective of liberty and freedom.
