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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
Fire Recovery/Rebuilding. Prioritizing fire victims w/ insurance reform, rebuild protections, price gouging prevention, supplemental funding for affected schools, improving/replacing communication systems & I will continue helping however I can.
I will continue battling the human tragedy of opioid dependence and overdose. I have authored legislation reforming prescribing practices; automatic prescribing of naloxone, a medication that immediately reverses the effects of overdose & save lives
As chair of the Assembly Health Committee and a career health care provider, improving healthcare quality and access is my top priority. I will work to achieve universal health coverage for all Californians
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $943,020
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
California Dental Association and employees
$18,600
2
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
$17,600
2
California State Council of Laborers
$17,600
2
SEIU California
$17,600
2
SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
$17,600
2
State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
$17,600
More information about contributions
By State:
California 81.63%
District of Columbia 2.45%
Texas 1.84%
Missouri 1.20%
Washington 1.20%
Other 11.67%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.56%)
Small contributions (0.44%)
By Type:
From organizations (93.95%)
From individuals (6.05%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Taxes - California ranks in the top for Gas Tax, Income Tax and Sales Tax while 1 in 5 Californians live in poverty. This heavy tax burden cripples the middle class and drives businesses and jobs to neighboring states. Enough is enough!
Infrastructure - California ranks near the bottom for road conditions, yet we have the highest Gas Tax in the country. There are many examples of California's misguided transportation policies.
Water - More efficient and effective water transport and new water storage capacity are critical in conserving as much water as possible. We must develop new technology that benefit our agricultural economy while protecting habitats.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Father, Husband & Businessman
Member, Jack London Elementary School Site Council — Elected position (2012–2016)
Trustee, Gravenstein Union School Board — Elected position (2008–2010)
Education
Moravian College — Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (1998)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $18,692
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
California Republican Party
$12,072
2
Employees of Self Employed - Martha Blackard
$1,000
3
California Freedom & Prosperity Pac-state All Purpose
$500
3
Employees of jordan vineyards and winery
$500
4
Employees of Los Angeles County
$200
4
Employees of Self Employed- Dan Pickell
$200
More information about contributions
By State:
California 98.20%
Georgia 1.20%
Virginia 0.60%
By Size:
Large contributions (89.35%)
Small contributions (10.65%)
By Type:
From organizations (76.95%)
From individuals (23.05%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
