KCRA - Tony Amador -- Candidate U.S. House, District 9

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Full name:
Antonio C. 'Tony' Amador

Age:
Not relevant

Current profession:
Retired United States Marshal

Party affiliation:
Republican

Previous elected offices held:
None

Highest educational degree obtained and from which institution:
Juris Doctor, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Number of years I have lived in California:
52 years. Graduated from Point Loma H.S., San Diego

Why should people vote for you? (A 200-word statement written by the candidate):

For over 8 years that the incumbent has been in office, San Joaquin County and the city of Stockton, has experienced one of the state's highest unemployment rates. Crime rates are skyrocketing, and our farms are being threatened with water controls and our taxes and debt are the highest in the country. I believe the cause for these sad numbers is bad policy supported by a do nothing congressman.

Another example of the incumbent's ineffectiveness is his failure in 8 years to pass legislation funding a Veterans Hospital in French Camp. Veterans in the 9th Congressional District deserve an effective representative who can get things done. My three decades of government experience at the local, state and federal levels make my candidacy work for everyone not just Nancy Pelosi. As a former United States' Marshal, I understand the meaning of making tough decisions. I am willing to fight for a working immigration plan that does not include blanket amnesty.

I have openly opposed the 'twin tunnel' and 'high-speed rail' projects as wasteful spending of taxpayer money. The incumbent has given tepid opposition, but has not publicly stated he would oppose federal taxes being spent on these projects. The Central Valley needs a leader that will deal with our long term water needs and economic malaise. I am ready to lead.

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