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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
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Answer from Mariko Yamada:
Answer from Mariko Yamada:
Any discussion about pension reform should include an assessment of the costs and consequences of our currently unsustainable healthcare system, especially in the face of the "silver tsunami"--the aging out of the baby boomers over the next twenty years.
Answer from Mariko Yamada:
Answer from Mariko Yamada:
Water supply, quality and cost--ground-zero: the Delta.
Climate change and its impacts upon agriculture and disaster preparedness.
High speed rail.
Internet gambling and casino compacts.
A Legislature expected to have as many as 40 new members.
My personal priorities include:
Addressing the services needs of persons with Alzheimer's and autism and those who care for them.
Protecting and preserving our state's agricultural industry and its workforce.
Defeating the current water bond on the November 2012 ballot.
Advocating for the needs of returning veterans and their families.
Strengthening and supporting our state's small businesses.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page. |