Voter Guide 2016 California District 39

Preface: I would like to start off this voter guide with an insight to my governing philosophy. This philosophy can then be extrapolated and possibly help understand my decision to endorse candidates or propositions as I do.

I believe in a limited government as set forth by our founding document and the supreme law of the land, the United States Constitution. I am an originist, meaning I take the Constitution at face value, the way the founders described it, and feel that it is transcendent, not constantly evolving. I believe in strict fiscal policy, minimal taxes, and a balanced spending plan, preferably with a rainy-day fund. I take the position that the government has no business in your personal life, so long as you do not infringe on another person’s right to self or property.

In deciding candidates, I take the pragmatic position that there is never a perfect option, but that does not mean there are no good options. If someone can represent liberty in a positive light, regardless of party affiliation, I am open to them. No more pure party ballots, or voting for letters, it’s time for that paradigm to end.

In deciding on propositions, I start with a premise of a “No” vote. If the proposition is overly convoluted with language meant to confuse or overwhelm the reader to the point of insecurity of support, a “No” vote keeps the status quo, not allowing for new laws to be made in misinformation. Secondly, if it’s a new tax, on anyone the proposition will nearly every time receive a “No” from me. The government should not be able to take your hard-earned money, and continue to misallocate in different slush funds that continue to go unaudited, especially with no balanced budget amendment.

As Thomas Paine put it, “Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.”

The Federal Office Elections

President of the United States

Democrat- Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine

Republican/American Independent- Donald Trump/Mike Pence

Libertarian- Gary Johnson/Bill Weld

While I have my disagreements with some policy stances this ticket has taken, and I find Bill Weld to be an awful candidate in general, my vote for the LP ticket is larger than them. For far too long the duopoly has controlled your voice by limiting options for POTUS. No more voting out of fear. In CA, Clinton is likely to win the state by 15-20% and being that we are a winner take all electoral state, even if she wins by a single vote, all 55 votes will be added to her tally. For the GOP a vote in CA is ultimately wasted, however a vote for any third party pushes them closer to “Minor Party” status, allowing for access to Federal Election Funds, and easier ballot access in many states. Since I am politically closely aligned with the LP, and for the many great down ballot candidates the party has, I will vote for Johnson/Weld.

Green- Jill Stein/Ajamu Baraka

Peace & Freedom- Gloria Estella La Riva/Dennis Banks

United States Senator From California

Democrat- Kamala Harris (Attorney General of California)

Democrat- Lorretta Sanchez (Congresswoman)

I am abstaining my vote for Senator from CA, simply put the options we are given do not represent open politics. They are both heavily progressive Democrats. Sanchez, a Congresswoman from parts of Orange County, is as slimy as they come. This top two general election law again limits your voice, especially if you’re for limited government in the state of CA.

United States Representative 39^th District

Republican- Ed Royce (Incumbent Rep of District 39)

Since I believe in freedom of social sphere as much as I believe in freedom of economic, I can no longer in good faith support Royce. Though I have voted for him in the past, mostly since he hasn’t been opposed, essentially since is first election in 1993, Royce’s record which limits the rights of certain Americans of which he has a social disagreement is extremely troubling. Royce has also supported and nominated legislation which would limit the 1^st Amendment, and 4^th amendments. Voting Yes to ban gay adoption rights in DC, and on making permanent the PATRIOT ACT, among other things. After closely examining Royce is record, it is clear that he doesn’t have a fundamental understanding that rights are not to be infringed regardless of the fear tactics you employ to qualify such decisions.

Democrat- Brett Murdock (Businessman and Seniors Advocate)

List of why Murdock is not worth a vote either: Repeal Citizens U, Still thinks you can buy a gun online without background check, wants background check for ammunition sales, government leadership (not private innovation) is way to fix climate change, Fund and Expand a dysfunctional VA system (voucher it!), thinks gender pay gap is relevant without explaining how the numbers actually say otherwise, minimum wage and income inequality.

Again, I will abstain from this race, there is nobody who I would feel comfortable in supporting. Both need to be held accountable, especially Royce who seems to believe this is his kingdom. Where are the RLC republicans on this? He hasn’t had to be honest and involved in years. Same old establishment GOP.

Statewide Offices

State of California Senator 29^th District

Republican- Ling Ling Chang (Incumbent State Senator 29^th District)

Chang is not a perfect candidate, she is endorsed by Royce, who as stated above, I have some serious concerns with. However, her stance on taxes has been very good. She has a 100% rating from the California Taxpayers association. Compared to her competitor who is tax hungry and progressive in every manner.

Democrat- Josh Newman (Veteran’s Advocate)

Member of the State Assembly 55^th District

Democrat- Gregg Fritchle (Social Worker)

Republican- Phillip Chen (Small Business Owner)

I again will take a small bite in philosophy to vote for Chen. He has signed a no new tax pledge in a state which seems to come up with something new to tax at every turn, and he appears to be very strong on the 2^nd Amendment, also in a state which is highly gun fearing.

Yorba Linda City Council

City of Yorba Linda City Council (select up to 3)

Ryan Smith (Business Attorney/Economist)

Paul Dippolito (Small Business Owner)

Eugene “Gene” Hernandez (Yorba Linda City Councilman)

Beth Haney (Businesswoman/Nurse/Professor)

Cristy Lomenzo Parker (Retired Business Adviser)

Tara Campbell (Yorba Linda Commissioner/Businesswoman)

Craig Young (Councilman/Investor/Attorney)

Propositions Submitted to Voters

Proposition 51- School Bonds. Funding for K-12 School and Community College Facilities

Proposition 52- Medi-Cal Hospital Fee Program Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute

Proposition 53- Revenue Bonds. Statewide Voter Approval

Proposition 54- Legislature. Legislation and Proceedings

Proposition 55- Tax Extension To Fund Education and Healthcare. Initiative Constitutional Amendment

Proposition 56- Cigarette Tax To Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research, and Law Enforcement. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Proposition 57- Criminal Sentences. Parole. Juvenile Criminal Proceedings and Sentencing. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.

Proposition 58- English Proficiency. Multilingual Education. Initiative Statue.

Proposition 59- Corporations, Political Spending, Federal Constitutional Protections. Legislative Advisory Question

Proposition 60- Adult Films Condoms. Health Requirements. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 61- State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 62- Death Penalty. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 63- Firearms. Ammunition Sales. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 64- Marijuana Legalization. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 65- Carryout Bags. Charges. Initiative Statute.

Proposition 66- Death Penalty. Procedures. Initiative Statue.

Proposition 67- Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags. Referendum.