* Public Safety -- Public safety is one of the core services of government. As a county official, I had to deal with all the out-of-touch decisions made by Sacramento in regards to public safety.
* Realignment/Early Release -- I have been a strong voice against realignment. Realignment has pushed dangerous prisoners onto local government and into local jails, with no long-term funding to pay for these prisoners. The program has accelerated early release, misguided expansion of electronic monitoring and required less accountability from parolees, not to mention it will leave local jails broke.
* Safety Personnel -- As a volunteer firefighter for over 39and our years, I know the sacrifices our brave men and women in uniform make everyday. I support our brave firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel who work everyday to ensure our safety.