California Assembly District 29

I support Proposition 39. I believe protecting both access to the ballot and confidence in our elections is important. Requiring voters to verify their identity is a reasonable safeguard when implemented fairly and consistently. Proposition 39 would require government-issued identification for in-person voting and identifying information for voting by mail, while requiring the state to make a voter identification card available at no cost to voters who request one. Every eligible citizen should have the opportunity to vote, and every lawful vote should be protected and counted. Election security, accessibility, transparency, and public confidence should work together—not against one another.

An Assemblymember has a responsibility to treat taxpayer dollars with the same care families and small businesses must use with their own budgets. California cannot continue relying on temporary fixes, borrowing, or spending beyond sustainable revenues. I would work to identify waste, duplication, and ineffective programs; demand accountability and measurable results from state agencies; and prioritize essential services such as public safety, education, water, roads, and infrastructure. We must address long-term obligations, rebuild reserves, and pursue responsible spending reforms rather than automatically turning to higher taxes and fees. California needs a sustainable budget that lives within its means while protecting essential services and ensuring taxpayers receive value for every dollar spent.

strongly support America’s relationship with Israel. As a Christian, my faith is deeply important to me, and I recognize Israel and the Holy Land as central to the biblical history of both the Jewish and Christian faiths. I also support Israel’s right to exist and to defend its people against terrorism and attacks. The United States and Israel have a longstanding relationship built on security, economic cooperation, and shared interests. At the same time, I pray for peace in the region and for the protection of innocent human life—Israeli and Palestinian alike. America should continue working toward security, stability, and a lasting peace while standing against terrorism and antisemitism.

I strongly support securing America’s borders and many of the steps President Trump has taken to strengthen border enforcement. A sovereign nation has both the right and responsibility to know who is entering and to enforce its immigration laws. We must give Border Patrol and law enforcement the personnel, technology, infrastructure, and resources necessary to combat human trafficking, drug smuggling, cartel activity, and unlawful entry. At the same time, I support legal immigration and believe people who follow our laws and come to America through the proper process should be treated with dignity and respect. Border security and legal immigration are not opposing goals—we can welcome lawful immigrants while firmly enforcing our laws and protecting our communities.

My personal belief, grounded in my Christian faith, is that marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman. For that reason, I did not agree with removing that definition of marriage from California’s Constitution. At the same time, I believe every person should be treated with dignity and respect, including those whose beliefs or relationships differ from my own. As an Assemblymember, I would represent all residents of my district fairly and respectfully. I also strongly support religious liberty and believe government should protect the right of individuals, churches, clergy, and faith-based organizations to live and practice their sincerely held religious beliefs without discrimination or coercion.

I am pro-life and believe every human life has inherent value and deserves protection, including the unborn. My position is grounded in my faith and in the belief that we should build a culture that values both mothers and their children. I support the Supreme Court’s decision to return abortion policy to the people and their elected representatives through the democratic process. I also believe being pro-life means doing more than opposing abortion. We should support women facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies by strengthening adoption services, prenatal and maternal care, counseling, and community resources that help mothers and families choose life. I recognize that people hold deeply different views on this issue, and I will always approach those disagreements with compassion and respect.

I strongly support parents’ rights to know what is happening with their children at school. I believe God created us male and female, and that a child’s biological sex should not be hidden from or disregarded by a school. Parents—not government institutions—have the primary responsibility for the upbringing, values, health, and well-being of their children. Schools should educate our children and work in partnership with families, not keep parents in the dark about significant issues involving their child. At the same time, every student deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, regardless of the struggles they may be experiencing. I support the Supreme Court’s protection of parental involvement and believe California must respect the fundamental role of parents in raising their children.