State of CaliforniaCandidate for GovernorNewsom Replacement

We Californians are rightfully proud of our parks, outdoor spaces, and environment. But under Gavin Newsom, many of our beautiful public areas have been tarnished by garbage, graffiti, and even human waste. You should not have to fear that you or your child will be stuck with an abandoned drug needle while playing in the park or walking on the grass.

As mayor, Kevin Faulconer launched an ambitious initiative that successfully removed thousands of tons of trash from sidewalks, freeway underpasses, and wetlands restoring dignity to local communities. He used technology to let residents request cleanups and report trash, resulting in cleaner streets, parks, beaches, and bays.

As governor, Kevin Faulconer will launch a statewide public-private partnership to clean up all of California’s communities particularly those heavily impacted by the effects of homelessness to keep our neighborhoods, wild spaces, and water clean and safe.

We have to work longer and harder these days to live the California Dream. But under Gavin Newsom, the cost of living and doing business is spiraling out of control, forcing our family and friends to leave the state we call home. California should be a place anyone can live, not just the wealthy.

As mayor, Kevin Faulconer spoke out and helped defeat higher sales and property taxes that would have made living in California even more expensive. He opposed increasing the gas tax and successfully helped stop a plan to undermine Proposition 13 that would have hurt small, family, and minority-owned businesses. He signed seven balanced budgets, brought onboard an independent auditor to serve as a watchdog over government spending, and made government more efficient and transparent.

As governor, Kevin Faulconer will fight so you can keep more of the money you earn. He will veto any tax increase that comes to his desk. And he will defend Proposition 13 to support homeowners and small businesses. You work hard to live within your means, and he will run a fiscally responsible government that does the same.

You deserve to be safe from harm and feel secure in your community. But under Gavin Newsom, California cities have seen an increase in burglaries, car thefts, and violent crimes all while violent felons are released early and allowed to roam our streets without respect to the rights of their victims.

As mayor, Kevin Faulconer kept San Diego one of the safest big cities in the United States. As other cities defunded the police, he increased the department’s budget and staffing. He protected peaceful protesters and had violent rioters arrested. He appointed the city’s first female police chief, made 9-1-1 responses faster, was a national leader in the adoption of body-worn cameras, and oversaw a historic recruitment effort to ensure the best and brightest wear the badge.

As governor, Kevin Faulconer will never forget that your safety is the government’s top priority. He will support the hard-working law enforcement professionals who keep us safe. He will also expect public safety officers to meet the highest standards as they fulfill their oath to protect the public. And he will work to ensure violent criminals are held accountable for their actions.