Paul Akinjo
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Paul Akinjo (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 12. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Akinjo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Paul Akinjo was born in Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1982 to 1989. Akinjo attended Laney College Oakland and San Francisco State University before receiving an undergraduate degree in 1990. His professional experience includes working in information technology support. Akinjo has been associated with the San Joaquin Area Flood Control Authority, the Valley Link Rail Authority, and the League of Cities California.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 12
Incumbent Heath Flora defeated Paul Akinjo in the general election for California State Assembly District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Heath Flora (R) | 60.9 | 131,625 |
Paul Akinjo (D)  | 39.1 | 84,373 | ||
| Total votes: 215,998 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 12
Incumbent Heath Flora and Paul Akinjo advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 12 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heath Flora (R) | 62.9 | 71,098 |
| ✔ | Paul Akinjo (D) | 37.1 | 41,859 | |
| Total votes: 112,957 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Paul Akinjo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Akinjo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am self propelled individual with a determination to positively impact other people's lives given the opportunity. That was the reason I enlisted in the United States Army Reserve Unit at Camp Parks I also completed my NCO Training at Cam Parks Dublin California. I was and still continue to be an advocate for affordable Housing while attending San Francisco State University. I was also a beneficiary of several housing assistance programs during my college days. When I moved to the Valley about Twenty Years ago I brought my housing Advocacy with me. My first assignment as a Council Member is to serve on the City Council Board and over-see the New Development which is now known as River Islands Community in the City of Lathrop. The River Islands project afforded me the opportunity to work with various arms of the local and State including the Federal Governments and Army Corps of Engineers. Our City maintains a systematic growth without compromising the quality of lives of its citizens. As our City Grows so also are services requirements to both our businesses and residents. These community services include Police and Fire Services , The Idea behind these 2 by 2's engagement is to maintain a Community Policing Standards and Safety standards that are of mutual benefit to our Law Enforcement agencies and the community they serve. The City of Lathrop Prides herself in her Cultural Diversities from all over the world. I am very humble of the opportunity to serve the People.
- Affordable Housing
- Affordable Health Care
- Transportation Investment
Transportation Investment can really Catapult our AD 12 to an enviable Economic Power house. For now, everybody is focusing on the homeless situation which is a good thing . From experience living in Oakland and working the night shift it is not uncommon to rely on family and friends to get you to work especially when you are young or a student. You have to go to where the Jobs are and the failure of California not to invest in adequate and modern day Transportation like Rails, Water Ways and Airports had created a grid and Landlocked situation even for our Farmers. We are Agricultural community that is loosing money partly because the water ways are not prepared for Barges and the road is super congested for on time Deliverable s. Short distances Rails like the Valley Link can help to move people back and forth. It can streamlined our Educational Programs to help our student to move and go to school . Perhaps the greatest advantage is to the Business community. The Central Valley is one of the most Congested Highways in our state. There is no reason why the Big Tech Giants cannot locate satellite manufacturing Plants in the Valley. We have the Land but no infrastructure like Good Roads, Adequate Dredging of of our water ways and Major improvements to our Airports to handle cargo Plane with a modern day Automatic Landing System due to our Valley Environmental Condition. A short distance Rail will help to bring the Jobs here because Business will see profit in investing
Believe it or not I look up to God for guidance in all areas. I would love to follow the example of Jesus to the letter but I know I am not that strong. To serve others and lay down your life for others is not an easy lift and it is a lofty goal to have and emulate but difficult to achieve. But I would like to serve others in a positive way.
Integrity is a noble character for and Elected officials' Let your yeah be yeah and you no be no.' I know it is hard but when and elected officials maintains an integrity of his office. The ability to come on to the side of the people that elected him or her will not be easily compromised. If a mistake is made Integrity will compel the official to go back to the people and seek the opinion of community Leader not always possible but it has to be a Trait that is part of the Official Character.
Integrity, Boldness Transparency and Strength we have spoken a little on Integrity of Ones Character, can people trust you? Yes will be my answer. Are you bold enough to handle difficult situation or emergency situations , my answer is yes. Are you transparent enough to your constituents the answer is yes and do you have strength to carry out your assignments the answer is yes. The above were on my flyer when I was running for the city council position 2012. They are Character Traits which have define me as a Council Member, as Vice Mayor in the city of Lathrop. Unlike what we are seeing at the National Level where integrity is sold so cheaply that it can be bought in the open Market. People are no longer Bold enough to ask critical Questions because they are afraid to be transparent and their strength has faded away. Ass try daily to server the people am also mindful that the people that loves you today may not love you in the morning. Do you have the Boldness and strength to continue. That is the way of an Elected official's Character
There was A Civil war in Nigeria that as a 5 year old we all remember because we could not play outside anymore especially at Night. First time of seeing a soldier in uniform
My first paid job was a day laborer. All building blocks were hand made and when they are sun baked it was my job to to carry these bricks to to brick layers . You are paid about a $.25 per day. I did this on week-ends with my Friends an the money was used collectively to purchase a used soccer ball. after graduating I was a clerical staff for about two years.
Blowing in the Wind by Bob Dylan " How Many times .....
The Assembly is where the initiative starts from. I mean the Senate could but the Assembly is closer to the People and easy to relate to than the Senate. Though things has change in California due to Term Limits. The state Assembly can give a sound foundation that will remain for a long time because of the amount of work that needs to be done.
Yes and No I believe if you have been a leader in the City either as Council Member or Mayor it gives you and edge in how to prepare for Agenda meetings and Navigating through Development Agreements and how to negotiate better. A new Legislator that is ready to learn and devote extra time to how a meeting is conducted and how to cross lines to achieve his agenda can thrive also. I but I will weigh in Experience from Local Govt as a plus
Housing Housing and more housing. If we do not address the issue now and put some rules in place to help the builders with incentives to build affordable houses. The State Infrastructure will collapse. Homelessness will increase , Mental Health will consume our resources and the jobs may be there but are people ready to work. They may not be in a mentally stable mind to work. It does not look too good for the State right now.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 25, 2020
Current members of the California State Assembly
Leadership
Majority Leader:Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
Minority Leader:James Gallagher
Representatives
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Heather Hadwick (R)
District 2
Chris Rogers (D)
District 3
James Gallagher (R)
District 4
District 5
Joe Patterson (R)
District 6
Maggy Krell (D)
District 7
Josh Hoover (R)
District 8
David Tangipa (R)
District 9
Heath Flora (R)
District 10
Stephanie Nguyen (D)
District 11
Lori Wilson (D)
District 12
Damon Connolly (D)
District 13
Rhodesia Ransom (D)
District 14
Buffy Wicks (D)
District 15
District 16
District 17
Matt Haney (D)
District 18
Mia Bonta (D)
District 19
District 20
Liz Ortega (D)
District 21
Diane Papan (D)
District 22
Juan Alanis (R)
District 23
Marc Berman (D)
District 24
Alex Lee (D)
District 25
Ash Kalra (D)
District 26
Patrick Ahrens (D)
District 27
Esmeralda Soria (D)
District 28
Gail Pellerin (D)
District 29
Robert Rivas (D)
District 30
Dawn Addis (D)
District 31
Joaquin Arambula (D)
District 32
Stan Ellis (R)
District 33
Alexandra Macedo (R)
District 34
Tom Lackey (R)
District 35
Jasmeet Bains (D)
District 36
Jeff Gonzalez (R)
District 37
Gregg Hart (D)
District 38
Steve Bennett (D)
District 39
Juan Carrillo (D)
District 40
Pilar Schiavo (D)
District 41
John Harabedian (D)
District 42
Jacqui Irwin (D)
District 43
District 44
Nick Schultz (D)
District 45
James Ramos (D)
District 46
Jesse Gabriel (D)
District 47
Greg Wallis (R)
District 48
Blanca Rubio (D)
District 49
Mike Fong (D)
District 50
Robert Garcia (D)
District 51
Rick Zbur (D)
District 52
Jessica Caloza (D)
District 53
District 54
Mark Gonzalez (D)
District 55
Isaac Bryan (D)
District 56
Lisa Calderon (D)
District 57
Sade Elhawary (D)
District 58
Leticia Castillo (R)
District 59
Phillip Chen (R)
District 60
Corey Jackson (D)
District 61
Tina McKinnor (D)
District 62
Jose Solache (D)
District 63
Natasha Johnson (R)
District 64
Blanca Pacheco (D)
District 65
Mike Gipson (D)
District 66
Al Muratsuchi (D)
District 67
District 68
Avelino Valencia (D)
District 69
Josh Lowenthal (D)
District 70
Tri Ta (R)
District 71
Kate Sanchez (R)
District 72
Diane Dixon (R)
District 73
District 74
Laurie Davies (R)
District 75
Carl DeMaio (R)
District 76
Darshana Patel (D)
District 77
Tasha Horvath (D)
District 78
Christopher Ward (D)
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David Alvarez (D)
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