We are put on this earth to explore our souls, not to sell them. For too long, politicians in California have fed the pockets of special interest groups, wasted our tax dollars on failed projects, and restricted water for much needed industries, like farming. The administration and democrat lawmakers have cast aside YOUR interests for those of globalists and pharmaceutical giants, never answering for their abuse of power. Today, we are looking at a tidal wave of bills being shoveled through the assembly, hoping to be passed into law before the mid-term elections, that have a direct impact on all of our futures. Who will hold those in “power” accountable? I challenge you all to send me. I am not afraid of the task. We have an oppressive tax system here in this state. Businesses are leaving in droves, and with that, thousands of jobs. At 7.25%, California has the highest, minimum statewide sales tax in the United States, to go along with a crushing personal income tax . However, somehow Sacramento still finds a way to get blood from a stone. Even democrat voters are fleeing the state, in record numbers. Unfortunately, they are taking their ridiculous ideals to other states to ruin. Those of us who have chosen to stay, see the beauty of this state and recognize that it is worth saving. As Assemblyman, I would immediately sponsor a measure to suspend the gas tax to help the already struggling California family. Crime is another skyrocketing topic. Our police departments, statewide, are facing defunding, dwindling quality applicants, and media scrutiny. They are handcuffed by feckless leadership and unions who do not stand alongside them. They are undercut from all sides, yet they continue to adjust and provide services to you. Our police are no longer proactive but, reactive due to a small minority of activist groups which have permitted all levels of government. The rank and file officers of this state should not be utilized as the army for the elite, but instead, as the protectors of the people. The good, hardworking, tax paying businesses and citizens. They should not be preyed upon by the criminals nor the compromised, progressive, District Attorneys. I pledge to fund our police departments, I pledge to stand with them to help them do the jobs that they swore to do. I pledge to work arm in arm, educating them of the importance of their oaths.