Issues
The Challenges We Face Living In California.
California is a state of staggering resources and even more staggering contradictions. We lead the nation in tax revenue and progressive mandates, yet we have a 20 billion dollar defiect. For the average citizen, the facts don't add up. Why are we spending billions on homelessness and housing only to see tent cities expand? Why, despite record education budgets, are California’s students still struggling with basic reading and math? Why do we have the highest gas prices when California could be energy independent and export our resources to other states and countries. Health costs have risen drastically because we take care of people from out of state and pay medical costs for illegal aliens and also pay for their living expenses. What can we do about the problems; stand up and fight the current one party rule and elect Mike Greer to the assembly in 2026.
Cost of Living
Our Democrat legislators, especially our current assemblyman, continues to play games with our pocketbooks. Our Golden State is more like fool's gold than the real thing. Tax after tax, taken from the working members of society to fund their failing programs and policies. There is not one program that is not high on waste and fraud, with the result being failure in helping those they say they are taking care of. Highest transportation, utility, and housing cost in the nation. Highest homelessness, too go along with some of the lowest educational scores in the country. FAILURE, FAILURE, FAILURE. Be part of the change so our children and grandchildren will have a future in California.
The Problem
California's residents face an unsustainable high cost of living, impacted by steep taxes, utility costs, and lack of essential services.
The Solution
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Accountability Oversight: Implement measures to auditor and control costs in essential services, ensuring affordability.
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Regulatory Relief: Reduce regulations on small businesses, construction and other industries that help our economy and doesn't increase overhead for employers.
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Energy and Utility Management: Lower energy prices and addressing high utility costs through regulatory reforms of Cap and Trade policies. Increasing development of all the natural resources in California. Invest in nuclear power plants that provide more clean energy at lower cost and greater reliability.
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Tax Policy Review: Re-evaluating state tax policies to reduce the financial burden on residents living "paycheck to paycheck."
WHAT'S WRONG WITH CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS!
STUDENTS CAN'T READ, DO MATH, OR UNDERSTAND SCIENCE, WHY NOT??
School's are falling apart, not enough qualified teachers, classroom behaviors are escalating, parent revolts because of being disenfranchised of their parental rights, unions going on strike, districts in financial trouble because of excessive spending, academic scores stagnate, and boys taking over girls sports. The lists go on and on, but what can we do. It's in the hands of the voters who have voted in the current legislators who have no held the educational agencies they have created accountable for their lack luster performance over the last 15 years. There is no accountability in the California Educational System. Accountability needs to be restored with those that caused the problems voted out of office. We need to reorganize our California Department of Education.
We need to set-up a line of Accountability through the Superintendent of Public Instruction. With the newly passed law between the Governor and the legislature education is in free-fall, since there is no line of accountability. The new manager of education only reports to the Governor and NO ONE ELSE! Your assemblyman is proud to say that he helped usher in another non-responsive government layer of bureaucracy to stop the parents from knowing what is happening in our schools. One of our biggest problems are the unqualified teachers going through the mismanaged and lackadaisical training programs in most of our universities. California received an "F" in a recent study on how to teach literacy in schools. We don't even know who to hold accountable because the legislature changed the rules again. Thank you, Assemblyman Rodgers.
Housing & Homeless
We are dedicated to tackling the housing crisis and the rising issue of homelessness. Our strategy involves assessing current spending, state and local regulations which greatly increases the costs associated with building homes. State mandates on building low income housing has caused the cost of all homes to increase in price. Home affordability is a California legislative caused problem from the high energy costs, property taxes, and insurance prices because of their mismanagement and lack of common sense approaches and legislation by our current assembly member.
The Problem
Current strategies to combat housing affordability and homelessness are failing. The housing crisis continues to escalate, pricing out many from homeownership, while homelessness pervades our streets and communities. Despite billions of dollares of financial investments, these issues persist, impacting the quality of life and the overall well-being of our residents.
The Solution
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Enhance Affordable Housing: Encourage the development of low and moderate-income housing by simplifying zoning and building regulations dictated by local authorities not "one-size-fits-all" state mandates.
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Revamp Homelessness Initiatives: Support programs by prioritizing long-term solutions such as mental health services and job training.
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Optimize Financial Resources: Conduct audits on housing and homelessness expenditures given to nonprofits, who overspend and under perform, to ensure maximum effectiveness.
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Involve Local Communities: Work together with stakeholders to create local customized housing solutions.
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Promote Legislative Reforms: Advocate for policy changes that tackle the underlying issues of housing and homelessness.
Your Role in This Vision
This journey to a better California is not one I can do alone. It requires the collective effort of all of us. I pledge to be a voice for you - to listen, engage, and advocate for your needs and concerns. Your participation is crucial, and I encourage you to join me in town hall meetings and other community events to make your voice heard.
Conclusion
I will be loud. I will be consistent. I will be fighting to get common sense solutions into law. I am only beholding to you,the public, not special interests that feather the campaigns and pockets of legislators. Join me as we work together for a better, safer, and more affordable California. It's time for action, and together, we can make a difference.