Hi, I’m Keith Cascio. I’m running for California’s 55th Assembly district as a moderate pro-choice Republican in 2022.
With a population of 476,444 people, the 55th is 29.18% Black, 24.82% Latino, and 10.59% Asian. Of our 300,883 registered voters, 8.4% are Republicans, 65.4% are Democrats, 20.9% are NPP (no party preference), 2.4% are American Independent, 0.6% are Libertarian and 0.4% are Green. In other words: 34.6% non-Democrat.
The best government is one that’s cost-effective and efficient in serving the people. It’s time to rein in government spending and audit every department to eliminate duplicative or wasteful programs.
Reducing crime requires improving lives and creating economic opportunities in low-income communities. It also requires support for law enforcement and the application of all laws equally.
A healthier population, particularly in disadvantaged communities, benefits all Californians. We need to provide more healthcare options and to reorient the system towards preventative medicine, which is far cheaper.
We need to create a path for immigrants who want to chase the American Dream, and deter those who would cheat the system.
We must protect California’s natural resources for future generations while remembering that environmental protection and economic growth are not mutually exclusive.