Peter Hernandez is a first generation Mexican-American. He was born and raised in San Benito County, California, by parents who worked the fields, and he grew up in the agricultural community. He bought his first bike after working as a laborer in the Apricots Orchards as a young boy. His parents instilled in him a strong work ethic, a love for God, and a deep respect for the American dream and American exceptionalism. As a small business owner today, Peter understands firsthand the dedication and creativity required for a small business to thrive. And as a Hispanic man, Peter is dedicated to encouraging Hispanic families in the civic and electoral process, and looks forward to serving as their voice and representative in US Congress.
Our economy has reached its highest inflation level in 41 years leaving families struggling to make ends meet. The latest Inflation Reduction Act, Bill HR5376, will cost us 16 Billion. Spending more will only result higher prices for food, gas, energy and ultimately increase the taxes we pay. We need to halt the spending, revisit policy and look toward fiscally responsible ways to revitalize our economy.
The rule of law has been softened in favor of police de-funding measures resulting in an extreme increase in crime and drugs on our streets. We deserve to live in safe communities. I believe we need to adhere to the law, hold criminals accountable for the crimes they commit and support law enforcement officers who defend and protect us.
Our gas prices are at their highest despite our ability to be energy independent using clean options. I support opening our pipelines and increasing our production of clean energy and will support policies to re-claim our independence. I will vote against policies that deplete our reserves to sell to foreign states that will increase our gas prices and put our environment at risk.
I firmly believe in our 2nd amendment. As law-abiding citizens, we have the right to bear arms to protect our families against foreign or domestic tyranny. The safest nations are those with law-abiding gun owners. I will fight for our right to protect our selves and this great nation.
Our educational and healthcare systems are broken. With weakened, socially divisive curriculum in education and forced medical treatments being pushed upon children, parents are left in the dark and dis-empowered. Parents need to govern their children's education and healthcare. I will fight to restore parental control in concerning any policy raised.
Farmers and their families who grow the food we depend on are being threatened with closure due to overarching government reach on traditional fertilization practices in the name of the environment. The policies being pushed upon them are threatening their ability to maintain production and make ends meet threatening closure. I will fight to maintain farmers autonomy and support farmer’s choice policies.
This country was founded on those seeking a better life and working hard to get it. I support legal immigration. Illegal Immigration encourages crime, funds human trafficking and floods our country with drugs like Fentanyl that are on the rise. Our borders need to be secured to keep criminals out. I will support policies that protect safe, legal immigration.
Small businesses are account for 99% businesses in our nation providing employment for 61 Million citizens. They are the heart of the nation’s economy. As a small business owner I have witnessed the overarching policies that led to the closer of 31% of small businesses over the last two years. I will fight for policies to re-empower small business owners and remove constraints.