Wes is a fourth generation Southern Californian born in Arcadia and raised in Glendora and is the youngest of three sons. His dad was a salesman whose territory was the western United States, and the family’s summer vacation was to jump into the ’73 Ford Maverick and join their father.
Law Enforcement Resources
The first responders for everyone’s safety are local law enforcement. Our city and county law enforcement departments need the support of politicians, both in terms of resources and support for the decisions they make to keep everyone safe. Wes Hallman supports Senator Tim Scott’s efforts to improve policing and community engagement with law enforcement departments.
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District Attorneys
Wes Hallman stands with the 20+ cities in Los Angeles County who are calling for the recall of District Attorney George Gascon. Like San Francisco, the people of the San Gabriel Valley are experiencing too much crime. If the District Attorney will not prosecute criminals, no one is safe. We need to advocate for a change so that criminals face justice.
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Care for the Poor
As part of making the streets safer we need to partner with those organizations caring for the poor, homeless and mentally ill. Faith-based organizations are key stakeholders when working with these populations. Government needs to partner with them to make sure the safety of everyone is prioritized.
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Human Right to Self Defense
Appeals Court Judge Kenneth Lee in Pasadena, the first Korean-American judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, wrote a thoughtful opinion about the role of the 2nd Amendment in allowing people of many ethnic groups to defend against hate crimes in the United States. The 2nd Amendment is a unique feature of America. All of us should consider what he wrote in his opinion in Duncan vs. Bonta.[1] It is critical that we have a frank discussion about the fundamental human right to Self Defense.