League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Los Angeles, Ventura County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Member of the State Assembly; District 38

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Budget, Government reform, Higher education, Major issues Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. How will you prioritize the budget choices the Legislature must make to align the state’s income and spending? Answer from Edward Headington: My priorities will be job creation, protecting public safety including firefighters and police, improving education and reforming our budget process. The budget must not be held hostage; Californians must be given renewed confidence in the state's ability to provide these fundamental services. 2. What types of changes or reforms, if any, do you think are important to make our state government function more effectively? (No candidates submitted answers to this question) 3. Fees for public higher education have gone up dramatically and funding has been cut. Is this a priority concern, and if so, what measures would you propose to address it? Answer from Edward Headington: The cost of public education at all levels is an important issue facing California families. As a new father myself, I have found that this is an extremely important issue on voters' minds today. As a state legislator, I will work to ensure that funds for public education at all levels are used as efficiently as possible. At the K-12 level, I will work with the school board members, administrators, teachers and parents in my district to provide the best-quality education possible. At the higher education level, I will work to ensure that the UC and Cal State campuses have the resources they need to provide the level of education Californians have come to expect. 4. What other major issues do you think the Legislature must address? What are your own priorities? Answer from Edward Headington: My priorities will be job creation, protecting public safety including firefighters and police, improving education and reforming our budget process. Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' statements are presented as submitted. References to opponents are not permitted. The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.