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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
Increasing Access to Healthcare
Fighting to Protect Our Local Water Resources
Improving Quality of Life and Safety in Our Neighborhoods
Experience
Biography
During his time in office, Adam has fought to make the needs of the Central Valley a priority. When Merced County had the highest murder rate in the state, Adam secured $4.5 million in funding and worked with local law enforcement to develop a gang violence reduction program that resulted in the arrest of more than 50 gang leaders and the seizure of 21,000 rounds of ammunition. Adam spearheaded efforts to increase the number of doctors practicing medicine in the Central Valley by doubling the operating hours of intermittent health clinics, increasing Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, and pursuing the establishment of a School of Medicine at UC Merced. When one of the worst droughts in recent memory decimated farm water supplies, Adam advocated for the inclusion of nearly $3 billion for the construction of new water storage facilities in the Prop 1 water bond. After years of cuts to education, Adam supported a new school funding formula which radically increased per-pupil funding in the Central Valley and provided additional funds to better educate students learning English as a second language. Adam also passed bills to restore funding to the county fairs, dedicate $500 million to extend the ACE train to Merced and complete the Campus Parkway, construct a new firehouse in Los Banos, and address the growing homeless epidemic in Merced and Stanislaus counties.
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
$18,600
2
California Association of Realtors
$14,600
3
California State Pipe Trades Council
$14,300
4
California Teachers Association
$13,950
5
Anheuser-Busch InBev
$9,400
5
Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
$9,400
5
BNSF Railway
$9,400
5
California Apartment Association
$9,400
5
California Beer and Beverage Distributors
$9,400
5
California Medical Association
$9,400
5
California Trucking Association
$9,400
5
Californians for Jobs and a Strong Economy
$9,400
5
Chevron
$9,400
5
Communities for California Cardrooms
$9,400
5
DaVita
$9,400
5
E&J Gallo Winery
$9,400
5
Facebook
$9,400
5
Fresenius Medical Care and employees
$9,400
5
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
$9,400
5
Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
$9,400
5
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians
$9,400
5
PepsiCo
$9,400
5
Philip Morris USA
$9,400
5
Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
$9,400
5
RAI Services Company
$9,400
5
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
$9,400
5
Sempra Energy
$9,400
5
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
$9,400
5
Square One Management Inc. and employees
$9,400
5
UnitedHealth Group
$9,400
5
Employees of Vikram Lakireddy M. D.
$9,400
5
Wallace Transport
$9,400
5
Walmart
$9,400
5
Wine Institute
$9,400
More information about contributions
By State:
California 75.27%
Texas 3.59%
Illinois 2.05%
District of Columbia 1.97%
Other 17.13%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.89%)
Small contributions (0.11%)
By Type:
From organizations (94.41%)
From individuals (5.59%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
The Northern San Joaquin Valley has a history of not getting its fair share of State resources. Since he was elected to the CA State Assembly, Adam Gray has fought to change that. He has delivered by securing additional funding for transportation, homelessness, local infrastructure, and increased health care access.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Doing my part to ensure my constituents stay safe, whether it be from crime or natural disasters
Increasing water capacity for farming, drinking, and recreation, while restoring and protecting our natural habitat
Supporting policies that are pro family
Experience
Experience
Profession:Regional Planner - Soldier
Regional Planner, San Joaquin Council of Governments (2018–current)
Education
San Jose State University — Master's, Urban and Regional Planning (2017)