Candidate for California Governor in 2022 California Primary Election.
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Get StartedI would veto any bills that increase penalties on otherwise law-abiding citizens. I would tie state funding to police programs that are working and hold the line on releasing inmates into our communities without rehabilitation. Learn more
I will equip our law enforcement officers to do their job in a professional and safe manner; without restraining their ability to maintain peace, while also enforcing the law and protecting victims. Learn more
I support the recall of district attorneys who refuse to prosecute those that violate our persons and property. Learn more
Removing the cap on charter school funds in the state budget. Learn more
Allowing state education funds (Proposition 98) to follow the child to an accredited school through an education savings account that can be used for tuition and other eligible education expenses including books, school supplies, and tutoring. Learn more
Ending the divisive curriculum taught under Critical Race Theory. Learn more
Empower local school districts in terms of curriculum, vocational education, and discipline programs that reflect their community’s values. Learn more
Creating a Parents Bill of Rights that allows them to know curriculum details, have input on social and religious issues that are part of the curriculum and protect the privacy and medical rights of the student with informed parental consent. Learn more
Reducing barriers for students transferring to other schools in and out of their local district. Learn more
Restoring opt-in provisions for explicit material, allowing for age-appropriate instruction that provides basic physiological/biological/hygienic information. Learn more
Additionally, our state must continue to work with all energy stakeholders to maintain a diverse energy portfolio that meets our vast demand. Learn more
Lastly, wildfires produce the state’s highest greenhouse gas emissions. My administration will work tirelessly to mitigate these disasters by allowing expedited mitigation efforts in the California Environmental Quality Act to properly thin out overgrown forests. Learn more
As governor, I’ll eliminate every barrier to the construction of new water storage and conveyance infrastructure. Learn more
I support a market-based approach that promotes individual buy-in and entrepreneurial participation in order to achieve our environmental goals. This approach will protect our environment in a responsible way that does not simultaneously devastate our economy. Learn more
Upon taking the oath of office, I would immediately end the state of emergency and demand that the legislature does their job and gets back to the work their constituents demand of them. I would direct the Department of Finance to partner with the Legislative Analyst Office, while using the many reports done by the State Auditor, for a high-level review of every pandemic related program, contract and expenditure, and present a budget that reflects an aggressive approach to closing every unwise and illegitimate deal made by the governor. Learn more
I support the removal of any restrictions that throttle the ability of shelters, non-profits and churches to house individuals and families using strict guidelines, requirements and programs that have a proven track record. Learn more
It’s time to fix the mental health laws that cleared out our mental hospitals fifty years ago and put tens of thousands of people on the streets, effectively transforming our jails into mental health centers. I would demand that the legislature put forward serious reform of the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act (LPS Act) and require any county that receives mental health funds for housing to adopt Laura’s Law, so that treatment is an option before involuntary commitment is required. Learn more
Housing needs to be addressed on multiple levels. Our cities need to stop blocking developments that have obeyed all the rules and only require ministerial approval. We need to reduce the aggressive veto power that regional government agencies, like the Coastal Commission, have over land use decisions. Learn more
I had through a Veteran Affairs loan to get my first home. As families gain access to the American Dream by owning a home, they can become more stable participants in the decisions that make our communities vibrant and special. Learn more
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