California State Assembly District 28 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for California State Assembly District 28 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for California State Assembly District 28

Gail Pellerin defeated Liz Lawler in the general election for California State Assembly District 28 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gail Pellerin (D)	68.0	121,119
		Liz Lawler (R)	32.0	56,917

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 178,036
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Liz Lawler (R)

Time to restore common sense, accountability and cooperation to Sacramento

We must prioritize the safety of law abiding residents an and victims over criminals

Every child deserves a good educcation at the school of the parents' choosing, regardless of their circumstances

Gail Pellerin (D)

Tackling the Housing Shortage and Homelessness

Stimulating Jobs, Wages and our Economy

Addressing Environmental Impacts and Climate Change

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Liz Lawler (R)

I am passionate about education, public safety, mental health and fiscal accountability. Our schools are failing our most vulnerable students, and a good education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and opens doors for life. Providing school choice and reforming our public system will help our children succeed.

Government's basic role is to provide public safety, and due to recent reforms, we are failing to do so, prison reform should not come at the expense of law abiding residents.

Mental health issues are reaching crisis levels and need to be addressed, especially for our struggling youth. There is an egregious lack of accountability in Sacramento, as evidenced by $20 billion lost to EDD fraud.

We need real fiscal accountability in Sacramento, and our policies must provide mechanisms to monitor their success. Taxpayers deserve to know the impacts of their hard earned dollars.

Gail Pellerin (D)

Tackling the Housing Shortage and Homelessness

Stimulating Jobs, Wages and our Economy Addressing Environmental Impacts and Climate Change Investing in Quality Affordable Education Fighting for Equality Strengthening Public Safety Improving Physical and Mental Healthcare

Protecting Voting Rights and Fighting for Democracy

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Liz Lawler (R)

I am known for and dedicated to working well with others to find real solutions. I strive to find common ground with others, I am a good listener, I seek to understand different perspectives, and I respect and value the opinions of others even though they may not be my own. I truly care for for my consituents , and hold myself accountable , and am diligent.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Liz Lawler (R)

I worked in advertising as a traffic coordinator, a job that required multi-tasking, managerial and diplomatic skills. As a traffic coordinator I was responsible for making sure copywriters, artists and producers adhered to timelines, got the requisite approvals from executives and clients, and ultimately oversaw the distribution of material, both print and broadcast. This position honed my ability to understand how to engage and motivate others for a mutual cause. I worked for almost three years in this role before starting my family.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Liz Lawler (R)

Baby shark - my granddaughter is obsessed with it!

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Liz Lawler (R)

California's greatest challenges over the next decade are to balance environmental goals with the needs of residents.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Liz Lawler (R)

The only benefit of a unicameral state legislature is its economical, however the drawbacks outweigh this. Legislation may be hastily passed, it can lead to a dictatorial state, and is susceptible to party influence. We are actually suffering the consequences of a supermajority in California right now, and while we are bicameral, the supermajority behaves like a unicameral system - hasty policies with no benefit of healthy debate, authoritaranism, lack of transparency and unequal representation. It is important that we restore balance to Sacramento, and restore diversity of opinion. The best and most successful policies are forged from a variety of perspectives, democracy depends on this.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Liz Lawler (R)

It is very beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. For the sake of good policy, it is important to take the time to appreciate and understand the viewpoints of others, to find that common ground we all have. Building relationships built on mutual respect will help move the policy process forward.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Liz Lawler (R)

I do believe compromise is necessary for policymaking in order to move things forward. The current binary nature of our government hurts our ability to get anything meaningful done for our consituents. Compromise is an important tool in making sure all parties can be a part of the solution.

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