Candidate for
United States Representative; District 36

I consider myself a "Beach Conservative": A beach conservative is someone who is a fiscal conservative, but like the beach culture, embraces an attitude of "live and let live"--believing that one should enjoy life to the fullest. Southern California has its own special beach culture and those who live within the 36th District are all in this together --regardless of background--and together we can get back on a path of growth and fiscal responsibility.

Job Creation: I believe we need to focus on getting Americans back to work and provide the necessary environment for job formation. With the second highest corporate taxes in the world, the federal government has put American businesses at a significant disadvantage. The U.S. Government needs to focus its policies on allowing businesses to flourish by lowering barriers to entry and making tax rates competitive with the global economy. Only through incentivizing businesses to grow and investing in their communities will we be able to get people back to work.

Sustainable Growth: Just like every household has to balance its own budget and make tough spending decisions, I believe it is absolutely time to get the U.S. back on track to fiscal sanity. According to the Presidentfs budget, by 2014, net interest payments will surpass the amount spent on education, transportation, energy, and all other discretionary programs outside defense. Our history of deficit spending is not only crippling, it is unconscionable. We can no longer kick the can down the road and must start balancing our budget and moving the debt needle in the other direction.

Freedom to Prosper: This country was founded on the principle of liberty, yet in every aspect of our life we face a growing litany of regulations. The government should protect our freedoms and not try to legislate in the boardroom or in the bedroom. I believe Americans should be empowered to make more decisions for their future and family and live to follow their dreams without bureaucrats standing in the way.

Transparent Government: As your Congressman I pledge to be open, honest, and provide straight talk to the American people. I believe that it is absolutely vital to the democratic process to be open about your beliefs, votes, and plans for the future. Public servants need to understand that they work for you, and not to further their careers. As your Congressman, I pledge to:

• Hold Public "Beach Side Chats" every Month in the District.
• Provide access to all constituents via Social Media Sites, including live chats.
• Be open and honest about why I voted a certain way.
• Listen to all ideas, regardless of ideology. Everyone is welcome at the table.