California State Assembly

California Assembly District 45

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To help voters better understand where each candidate stands on issues that matter to people of faith, candidates were invited to respond to a set of specific questions. Their answers are presented below in their own words, without commentary or endorsement, so that voters can weigh each candidate's positions and make an informed decision.

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Voter ID

Share your view on the 2026 California ballot proposition that requires voters to show a government-issued photo identification to vote.
This is an amazing opportunity for the California residents/voters. For way too long we have felt like our voice wasn’t being heard because of unfair voting. Weather that is true or not; this is a huge step in bring back confidence to our elections. I have been a huge supporter of this issue from day one. My campaign team and I are been responsible for over 1000 signatures to get this on the ballot. If we all stand together we will take back our state.
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Budget

Share your views on California's budget shortfalls and mounting debt. Do you favor cutting spending, raising taxes, or a mix of both to achieve fiscal responsibility?
This is one of my biggest issues. Since Newsom has taken office the budget has more than doubled. We have gone from about $120billion to over $320billion! This has all been done with no responsibility or accountability. For way too long our leadership has spent money we don’t have. I am 100% against more taxes. The only reason we keep paying more taxes is that our leadership wants to line their pockets more and more. There is not a money shortage in California; there is a responsibility issue. I will work to cut spending. Remove the special interest spending that is being done to get election kick backs. And bring back accountability to the voters for THEIR hard earned money.
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Israel

Share your view on America's support for Israel.
I would answer this with one statement: READ YOUR BIBLE! God has told us from Abraham that we are to stand with Isreal and I personally am 100% in support of that statement.
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Border

What is your view of President Donald Trump's measures to enhance border security?
This was one of the best things he did in the first 100 days. From the beginning of time we have looked at borders and boarder security. You can’t have a safe and secure country without boarders. I am in full support or the boarder control. I am also in full support of criminals being sent back to their own countries. We must protect our citizens first and foremost. I would add that I feel our immigration requirements and process is not what is should be. I feel we need to take a hard look at this. If we have good, law abiding people here, that are established and have been her for over 10 years we need to make it easier for them to become citizens. This is way too expensive and tedious to say it’s fair.
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Marriage

In 2024, Californians voted to amend the state Constitution to establish marriage as a fundamental right regardless of sex. What is your view on this amendment?
I believe that if the ballot would have been written clearly as to what the amendment was it would have never passed. I don’t think we have a state that over 65% of its population would kill a baby all the way up to birth. I do, sad as it is, believe we have a lot of people in this state for abortion; however, I think most of them are for first term abortion only. As I stated campaigning I have had several conversations with God on what it looks like to sit in seat; what my role is; and what changes does He want to make. When elected I will work on a bill that stops divisive, and deceiving ballot language. So many times we hear about a bill that is absolutely awful and when the description comes out I’m not sure if it’s good or bad. Legislators should stand strong on their measures. We are called as elected to represent the people. We have a government that is FOR the people BY the people; if that is true then we need to stop trying to DECEIVE the people.
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Abortion

After the Supreme Court returned abortion policymaking to the states, do you believe that is the correct level of government to decide this issue, or should Congress or the Constitution establish a national standard?
This is a tough question; I feel the country has gone way too far on this issue. I have always and will always stand for life. In standing for life I see NO reason to take an innocent life; furthermore, I believe life starts at conception and therefore deserves protection from that point forward. Even though these are my beliefs I know that is not the entire country, and certainly not California’s, beliefs. To say that it should go back to Congress to establish a federal law would be My view because of the way California stands; however, I don’t that that’s responsible leadership. As an elected I need to put my views aside. I do believe it is my responsibility as a Christian to change the thinking of the people. I believe that if we start to educate and talk truth about what these issues we will change more people’s hearts. I am of the belief that if legislators will speak truth we could turn California pro-life in our lifetime.
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Parental Rights

What is your view of the Supreme Court’s decision supporting a parents’ right to know about their child’s gender issues at school?
This is simple, NO GOVERNMENT HAS EVER HAD A BABY, THEREFORE THEY HAVE NO SAY. I believe it is governments job to make sure parents are looking after their children and keeping them safe. When it comes to morals, faith, beliefs, and overall moral compass that is 100% the responsibility of the parent. No government should ever take that away or stand in between a child and their parent. I have been quoted several times as saying, “school was always supposed to be a safe place, it was never meant to be a secret place.”
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Vaccines

What is your view of California's vaccine mandate for public school students?
See question 7. I believe is some vaccines personally. Both of my daughters have been vaccinated before they went to school. However, I am very much against the list today. That being said, it is the parents job to decide these things. When you are talking about putting something into a person’s body they and their parents 100% have a right to choose.
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