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Steve Fazio
Steve Fazio was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 27 of the California State Senate.
Biography
Fazio earned an MBA and a doctorate from Pepperdine University. He has business experience as the owner of Fazio Cleaners. He also served as a reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department from 1981 to 2011.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Fazio's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Public Safety Having policed our community for many years, I have a unique perspective as to what the scars look like—both literally and figuratively—when crime is allowed to proliferate. I am particularly concerned about the rising violent and property crime rates we are seeing, not only in our region, but also throughout California. There has been too much emphasis in Sacramento on decriminalizing a wide range of antisocial acts that prove devastating to their victims—leaving few consequences for the repeat criminals who commit them. Proposition 47 challenges facing law enforcement Despite this litany of alarming setbacks, the state’s Legislature has refused to provide solutions to address any the problems created by Prop 47. This situation is just one example of the new leadership that is needed to repair the damage that every day is being inflicted on our communities. I believe that my frontline experience and decades-long commitment to public safety will give me the necessary skills needed to find real solutions for these growing societal problems. Realignment/AB 109 The state’s plan to transfer “non-serious,” “non-violent” inmates to county jails ignored the fact that many local jails were already filled to their maximum capacity. Today, with thousands of criminals returning to the streets, law enforcement agencies find themselves under extreme pressure to deal with the rising tide of crime since this realignment policy was implemented. Alternatives to Realignment Using my knowledge of California’s criminal justice system, I want to focus on expanding effective rehabilitation programs so offenders can leave prison with the tools needed to readjust to society and so they no longer feel that a life of crime is their only means of support. Such programs can leverage state resources by partnering with nonprofits and can be used to treat substance addiction, offer job training, provide education, and much more. Current climate for law enforcement Like any other facet of life, there will always be a few bad individuals in any society, but we must address the current issues immediately and need to take steps to repair the distrust that now exist between police officers and these communities. Improving transparency in the criminal justice system and investing in community policing are two possible options and strategies for building or repairing relationships between officers and the communities they serve.[2] |
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| —Steve Fazio[3] | ||
Elections
2016
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the California State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[4] Incumbent Fran Pavley (D) did not seek re-election.
Henry Stern defeated Steve Fazio in the California State Senate District 27 general election.[5][6]
| California State Senate, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Henry Stern |
55.85% | 218,655 | |
| Republican | Steve Fazio | 44.15% | 172,827 | |
| Total Votes | 391,482 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
The following candidates ran in the California State Senate District 27 Blanket primary.[7][8]
| California State Senate, District 27 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Steve Fazio |
37.13% | 77,770 | |
| Democratic | Henry Stern |
27.30% | 57,189 | |
| Democratic | Janice Kamenir-Reznik | 19.22% | 40,250 | |
| Democratic | David Pollock | 7.33% | 15,359 | |
| Democratic | Shawn Bayliss | 6.09% | 12,757 | |
| Democratic | George Christopher Thomas | 2.93% | 6,143 | |
| Total Votes | 209,468 | |||
Personal
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Fazio is a member of the Los Angeles City Fire Commission. He founded the Las Virgenes Chapter of the Young Presidents Organization and served as the founding president for the Sierra Canyon School Board of Trustees. Fazio has been a member of various organizations in the region, including the Cedars Sinai Board of Governors, the Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce, the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, AIPAC, WPO, AJC, and the Lincoln Club.[1]
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Fazio’s endorsements included the following:[1]
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Recent news
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See also
- California State Senate
- California State Senate District 27
- California State Senate elections, 2016
- California State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on May 25, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Steve Fazio, "Issues," accessed September 28, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
