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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
Jobs
Education
Public Safety
Experience
Experience
Profession:South Bay Assemblymember
Assemblymember, California State Assembly — Elected position (2016–current)
Deputy Attorney General, California Department of Justice (2015–2016)
Assemblymember, California State Assembly — Elected position (2012–2014)
Member, Torrance Unified School Board — Elected position (2005–2012)
President, Torrance Unified School Board — Elected position (2009–2009)
President, Torrance Unified School District — Elected position (2009–2009)
Education
University of California, Los Angeles — Juris Doctor (1994)
University of California, Berkeley — Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies (1988)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $2,363,969
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
California Democratic Party
$803,903
2
Mendocino County Democratic Central Committee
$40,000
2
San Diego County Democratic Party
$40,000
3
Del Norte County Democrats
$30,000
4
Yolo County Democratic Party
$20,000
More information about contributions
By State:
California 95.50%
District of Columbia 1.56%
Florida 0.36%
Georgia 0.32%
Other 2.26%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.75%)
Small contributions (0.25%)
By Type:
From organizations (92.42%)
From individuals (7.58%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Public safety
Cutting wasteful spending
Education
Experience
Experience
Profession:Small Businessman
Mayor, Torrance City Council — Elected position (2006–2014)
City Councilman, Torrance City Council — Elected position (2000–2006)
Commissioner, Torrance Civil Service Commission — Appointed position (1997–2000)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $1,031,753
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
California Republican Party
$365,886
2
Continuum Analytics and employees
$26,400
3
Doc Magic and employees
$17,600
4
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association
$14,800
5
Employees of Baker, Burton & Lundy
$8,800
5
Employees of Baron Equities
$8,800
5
Bill Brough State Assembly 2018
$8,800
5
Chad Mayes for Assembly 2016
$8,800
5
Fourth St El Centro Group
$8,800
5
Friends of Frank Bigelow for Assembly 2018
$8,800
5
Los Angeles County Lincoln Clubs
$8,800
5
Melissa Melendez for Assembly 2018
$8,800
5
New Majority California
$8,800
5
Employees of Nuwest Real Estate
$8,800
5
Employees of Palos Verdes Properties
$8,800
5
plasma technology and employees
$8,800
5
Employees of PVMC
$8,800
5
Southern California Trading Group, LLC
$8,800
5
Surf Management, Inc.
$8,800
5
Torrance Police Officers' Association
$8,800
5
Vince Fong for Assembly 2018
$8,800
5
Employees of Western National Group
$8,800
More information about contributions
By State:
California 98.70%
Nevada 0.77%
District of Columbia 0.39%
Massachusetts 0.10%
Other 0.04%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.58%)
Small contributions (0.42%)
By Type:
From organizations (60.63%)
From individuals (39.37%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Fight political party and special interest cronyism. Bring political parties together as a team for common sense solutions.
Return Planning & Zoning Authority to South Bay Cities and LA County. Stop State-mandated High Density Housing/Development
Cut Taxes by Cutting Waste, and Ending Special Deals for Campaign Contributors and Lobbyists.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Retired Air Force Civilian Program Manager
Board Member and Legislative Liaison, Harbor City Neighborhood Council — Elected position (2016–2017)
Acquisition Program Manager, U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (1982–2011)
Education
California State University, Long Beach — Masters Degree, Public Policy and Administration (1994)
UCLA — Bachelor of Arts, Economics (1978)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $5,393
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Caney Arnold
$4,933
More information about contributions
By State:
California 100.00%
By Size:
Large contributions (93.34%)
Small contributions (6.66%)
By Type:
From organizations (0.00%)
From individuals (100.00%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
