League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Bernardino County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
	Robert Larivee Answers Questions Candidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 33

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Questions & Answers

1. How would you prioritize the fiscal choices the Legislature must make to align the state’s income and spending?

We need to prioritize based on the outline of our State's Constitution. That is our legal commitment. Water, Education, Transportation, Public Safety are some of those required by the Constitution for us to consider. I would look to lessen preemptive governance over communities so that they can make their own choices. That formula lowers State spending and lowers taxes and keeps needed dollars in local control where they are needed most. Of course lower spending.

2. Given our current drought condition, concern for water rights and usage is an important issue. What solutions would you support to address our water problems?

In the 33rd District we are in serious trouble if we do not act. We have less than 3 years supply. Immediate action would require conservation education. We need long term planning goals to meet the needs for today and tomorrow. I proposed building small underground reservoirs. Creating a program for property owners to store water in underground tanks. The building of a water pipeline that will get water where it is needed and provide jobs. It will be cheaper than Gov Brown's 25 billion dollar dual pipeline that does nothing. I will fight to get the water running again from the Delta. I can prove the Delta Smelt is not endangered and the water should immediately be turned back on. I will propose a water importation plan till we get to where we need to be with reserves.

3. California high school students rank lower than many states in student performance. What do you see as the ongoing role of the Legislature in addressing this problem?

We need REAL education reform. I originally dubbed Common Core as the Obamacare of education. My education reform team already has a plan that is partially being implemented to provide a path for our students to be either employed with at least 1 Assoc's Degree when leaving High School or moving onto University education. We need to create performance based incentives for our educators and administrators. We need to create more incentives for becoming teachers with higher pay and create a culture where teachers are heroes. We need to encourage more parents to take a more active role in their students education.

4. What other major issues do you think the Legislature must address? What are your own priorities?

The State legislation needs to better connect with the PEOPLE who put them there not the lobbyist and special interests. They need to shrink government at the State level and restore power to more localized government. My priorities are to bring integrity and accountability to the Assembly by being the voice of the voters of the 33rd, to protect our seniors and children, to introduce bills that make sense and expose those bills and politicians that don't.

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