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Sacramento County, CA November 5, 2002 Election
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Yolanda Knaak's Platform

By Yolanda Knaak

Candidate for State Senator; District 6

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The people's voice needs to be heard in California Government. The people of State Senate District 6 have given me great ideas on improving our quality of life in the Sacramento area. Remember I'm a write in candidate. To vote for me, write in at the top of the ballot, 'STATE SENATE DISTRICT 6, YOLANDA KNAAK' For an example on a sample ballot, check my website http://www.yolandaknaak.com
  • GOVERNMENT WASTE: As your State Senator I would cut governmant waste including computer software contracts and utilities. I support surveying government employees to determine areas of wasted government money.

  • TAXES: I would oppose additional taxes. I would eliminate the marriate tax.

  • RETIREMENT/PENSIONS: I support legislation to help working families save for retirement and protections for employee pensions.

  • VETERANS: Veterans should receive support for their service.

  • HEALTH CARE: I'm concerned about lack of health insurance. I propose expanding volunteer supported free health care programs. I'm concerned about the rising cost of health care. I recommend decreasing costs through health education and preventative medicine.

  • FAMILY: I support traditional family values. I support Proposition 22, that affirms marriage is between a man and a woman. I opposed the Foster Youth Bill which would have promoted homosexuality in the foster youth. Pro-Life and supports stem cell research only if human embroys are not killed. Stem Cells can be obtained from other sources.

  • EDUCATION: I support education reform and I will encourage parental involvement in their children's education. I will work to promote interaction between local businesses and schools to benefit the community via, reading programs, sports activities, etc.

  • TRANSPORTATION/ENVIRONMENT: Supports better public transportation. For a clearner environment, supports tax credits for use of alternative fuel. Supports improvement of roads, bridges and parks.

  • CRIME/SAFETY: Supports anti-crime legislation, improvement of drug rehabillitation, gang prevention and increasing the number of policemen on the street. I Support responsible management of California borders to reduce the threat of terrorism.

  • GUNS: I believe that law abiding citazens should be allowed to carry guns. I believe that 911 wouldn't have happened if the pilots had been allowed to carry guns at the time.

REMEMBER TO WRITE MY OFFICE AND NAME IN AT THE TOP OF THE BALLOT: STATE SENATE DISTRICT 6, YOLANDA KNAAK

Thank you and God Bless America

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