League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Riverside, San Bernardino County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues Member of the State Assembly; District 42

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 Fiscal Choices, Water, Education, Your Priorities Click on a name for candidate information.   See also more information about this contest. 1. How would you prioritize the fiscal choices the Legislature must make to align the state’s income and spending? Answer from Karalee Hargrove: Education must be the first priority for spending. It is shocking that California spends 5-6 times more on prisoners than on students. 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? Answer from Karalee Hargrove: Without water we will die numerous deaths. California cannot regulate 6000 individual water districts, but can set water consumption levels for each district and let them handle voluntary conservation goals. 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? Answer from Karalee Hargrove: The purpose of the legislature is to ensure that students have an educational structure that addresses learning, not political posturing or dogma. Public schools are the only schools that should receive funding through the legislature. 4. What other major issues do you think the Legislature must address? What are your own priorities? Answer from Karalee Hargrove: Campaign finance must be tackled if there will be true representation of all citizens, not just those with the money to get their way. 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.