Jeffi Girgenti

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Jeffi Girgenti

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 7, 2022

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San Fernando, Calif.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Salon owner

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Jeffi Girgenti ran for election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to represent District 3 in California. She lost in the primary on June 7, 2022.

Biography

Girgenti was born on May 19, 1966, in San Fernando, California. Her professional experience includes working as a manicurist, salon owner, and product line manufacturer. She is also affiliated with the West Valley Occupational Center for Manicuring.

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2022)

General election

General election for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 3

Lindsey Horvath defeated Robert Hertzberg in the general election for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Lindsey Horvath (Nonpartisan)	53.0	258,315
		Robert Hertzberg (Nonpartisan)	47.0	229,358

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 487,673
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 3

The following candidates ran in the primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 3 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robert Hertzberg (Nonpartisan)	31.1	105,923
✔	Submit photo	Lindsey Horvath (Nonpartisan)	27.7	94,528
		Henry Stern (Nonpartisan)	24.3	82,852
		Jeffi Girgenti (Nonpartisan)	8.0	27,382
		Roxanne Beckford Hoge (Nonpartisan)	6.6	22,352
	Submit photo	Craig A. Brill (Nonpartisan)	2.3	7,743

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 340,780
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2020

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 45

Incumbent Jesse Gabriel defeated Jeffi Girgenti in the general election for California State Assembly District 45 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jesse Gabriel (D)	66.2	136,904
		Jeffi Girgenti (R)	33.8	69,802

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 206,706
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 45

Incumbent Jesse Gabriel and Jeffi Girgenti defeated Denise Feldman in the primary for California State Assembly District 45 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jesse Gabriel (D)	98.8	77,512
✔		Jeffi Girgenti (R) (Write-in)	1.2	955
	Submit photo	Denise Feldman (D) (Write-in)	0.0	23

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 78,490
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2022

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2020

Jeffi Girgenti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Girgenti's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jeffi Girgenti is a small business owner, homeowner . She has resided in the 45th Assembly District for several decades. Her father was a Police Officer in the City of San Fernando.

As an equestrian and horse owner, she supports and respects the rights of individuals to maintain that lifestyle and property rights. 

As a dog owner/lover she supports and respects the rights of those "without a voice" when it comes to the humane treatment of animals.

As a homeowner she supports property rights and the right not to be overtaxed or having one's rights infringed by over development.

As a small business owner, she is a strong advocate for the rights of those hard working individuals who step up to do the same.

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?

• Repeal AB5
• Public Safety Funding Law Enforcement
• Educational Choice

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Repealing AB5: Giving INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS THEIR RIGHTS BACK

With over 400 professions impacted by this misguided legislation, special interests exemptions and time extensions, which allow the politicians to pick winners and losers, it must be repealed.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to the people who step up to make a difference. People who have a passion to make a difference to help others.

Mandela. He had a passion to make a better life in his country. He went to prison and then became President.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Bible. The Ten Commandments. The Constitution. The Bill of Rights. The Civil Rights Act.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, Loyalty, Respect of yourself and others, Determination and the ability to Do Whatever It Takes to get the job done. Being a legislator is extremely important in our great Democracy. It is a gift that must be respected and treated with great care.

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

Bring the life experiences and common sense approach to looking at a challenge and its sound solution.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Address all challenges in an unbiased manner with the conviction of resoling the problem with consideration for all impacted either directly or indirectly.

What legacy would you like to leave?

To be remembered as a legislator who worked with all party members to bring about sound and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing all residents.

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

Hostess for La Fiesta Restaurant
6 months while I was on a work permit for high school

What is your favorite book? Why?

"Pillars of the Earth" Ken Follet

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I enjoy being myself, I can get more done that way.

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

"What Ever it Takes" By Imagine Dragon

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Like many families who experience the challenges of having a family member who suffered from substance abuse and homelessness, I had to experience it myself.

Having a sibling who suffered from mental illness is something I am familiar with as well.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

The term of the Senate being four years as opposed to the Assembly being 2years , allows the Senate members more leverage and leeway in addressing and resolving an issue up for consideration.

On the other side of the issue, the super majority of one party detracts from the ability of those in either house to act and vote in an objective manner which takes inconsideration the concerns and ideas of their constituents has proven to be detrimental to the residents of all parties.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

More important than experience in the political arena or in governance, is the ability to seek resolutions to challenges without out causing the unintended consequences which have and continue to cause harm to tens of thousands of individuals.

AB5 is a prime example. Although SB1120 did not make it to the Senate, it passed in the Assembly. It will be back next session.

SB277 and SB276 continue to restrict parental rights.

All of the above legislation was passed by state legislators with prior experience!

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

Homelessness and Mental Health continue to expand and spread throughout the State. It is impacting the quality of life in every community.

With no resolutions on the horizons and failed attempts to address this challenge by spending billions of taxpayers dollars on the issue; the lack of accountability and transparency with regards to the allocations of funds, is only making matters worse.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

Advise and Consent. It is the responsibility of the Legislature to present the Governor with Bills containing the best practices and non agenda driven solutions to challenges facing all Californians each day.

The ability of the Legislature to so would go far in developing a relationship of Trust and Accountability between the Executive Branch and Legislative Branch.

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

Without a doubt! Given the one sided Super Majority, those of either party must have alliances with members if they are to be able to present legislation which the leadership may not agree with.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Those appointed or chosen to fill the position must be representative of a cross and equal sections of our population.

The district lines need to be set based on natural boundaries ie Neighborhood Council Districts. schools and public service organizations ie Police Divisions and Fire Department coverage zones.

The practice of drafting the boundaries based on the registration numbers of one political party over another not only does a disservice to all, it allows for the seating of elected officials who do not have a sense of duty to listen to all their constituents.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Housing and Community Development

Public Safety
Education
Accountability and Administrative Review

Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

Yes, in the position of intra party relationship building and joint governance caucus.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

There are many parts of every legislator on Both sides of the aisle that have made huge strides to make a difference. I believe we need to look at the great achievements of all legislators and their mistakes to create a path for our future here in the great USA.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

no

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Yes... The fact that we have very few Charter schools in our low income areas and our future Leaders are failing in all areas of education due to legislators inability to stand up and FUND them.

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