California Senate District 36

I'm the author of Huntington Beach and California Voter ID Initiative. I wholeheartedly support the Voter ID initiative and will be campaigning for it to pass in my district.

Raising taxes is a nonstarter when Californians already pay among the highest taxes in the nation yet too often receive unreliable services and inefficient programs in return. Instead, the state must act as a better steward of existing resources by auditing wasteful spending and redirecting funds toward core priorities like public safety, rather than continuing to invest in costly, underperforming projects. California does not have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem.

As Mayor of Huntington Beach we moved to have Ramat Gan as our sister city. We were the first city in the nation to stand with Israel on a resolution to support them after they were attacked. I unequivocally support Israel as one of America’s strongest allies and believe we have both a strategic interest and moral obligation to ensure it can defend itself against threats from Iran and terrorist organizations, while upholding democracy and stability in the Middle East. Supporting Israel also means maintaining its security, confronting Iran’s destabilizing influence, and advancing peace through strength, while I continue engaging with the Jewish community and promoting education to foster greater understanding of the region’s complexities.

We are a nation defined by our laws and borders, and failing to enforce them places real strain on public resources and law enforcement while undermining the rule of law. The federal government must secure the border and prioritize removing individuals who commit serious crimes to ensure our communities remain safe and our immigration system operates in an orderly and just way.

Marriage is between one man and one woman.

I am pro-life and support returning this issue to the states as a matter of federalism, while advocating for thoughtful public engagement that promotes dignity of human life.

Parents have a right to be informed about serious matters affecting their child’s well-being, and schools should foster trust through transparency and communication rather than withholding information. Strong parental involvement are essential to ensuring children receive the care, guidance, and support they need.

I'm against mandates that force vaccines for our kids. Those decisions should be made by parents. Parents have the best interest for their children.