League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
San Bernardino County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Kathleen "Katy" Henry Answers Questions Candidate for Member of the State Assembly; District 40

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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?

Fiscal discipline Establishing a rainy day fund Paying down debt

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?

Solutions are problematic since it involves urban usage, agricultural usage and environmental usage and drought is cyclical. I do not have a solution but more aggressive water conservation and water recycling should have a greater focus. The solution to the water problems is following through on a solution instead of talking about it until we are out of our drought cycle and everyone then turns to other things.

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?

With the passing of AB 484 and putting the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) into place the State is moving toward a Common Core standard. The legislature must keep tabs on the success of this standard. There may be need to fund programs that target specific programs where student performance is lacking.

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

Economic growth should include temporary tax incentives. Improving growth in a variety of industries, not a few, will be important. Helping cities reduce their own fiscal burden so that those cities are not taxing small business out of existence may also be an avenue to examine. Water and education are my other two top priorities and are focused on finding a solution to water problems and ensuring that California schools of higher education are not charging students out of their opportunity for a higher education.

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