* What is the most pressing issue...

* What is the most pressing issue in the state? In Newport-Mesa?

I first decided to run for state Assembly when some of my

schoolmates could not continue their higher education because the

University of California increased its annual tuition by nearly

$1,500. There is no reason that students should have to give up all

the hard work and studious hours they invested through high school

and through college, just because our state government can not

correctly balance a budget. Our school system should remain great

regardless of the state of our economy!

* What is the best solution to the state’s budget crisis?

Returning California to a business-friendly state by getting rid

of outrageous workers’ compensation insurance premiums will make it

easier for both small and big businesses alike to hire more

employees. We can end our reliance on foreign labor and return jobs

to Californians.

Another way to curb our economy’s deficit is to halt illegal

immigration. Although our nation’s immigration policy should be

handled by the federal government, billions of our state’s tax

dollars are being used when our federal government fails to enforce

border policies.

* Assuming the Legislature stays in Democratic hands, how will you

work with the majority party?

It is my commitment to honesty and truth that has motivated me to

fund this election without special interest money. I will represent

the best interests of the citizens of Orange County and California.

By all means, I feel bi-partisanship can be attained in our state’s

Legislature, but I will not compromise my values and obligation to

the voters by sacrificing my integrity. By electing Arnold

Schwarzenegger as our governor, Orange County and California voters

have spoken, saying “It’s time for change!” It is time for a

different mentality about California politics; for new, fresh ideas

that will supercharge our state’s economy; and for a new, innovative

candidate who is willing to say no to special interests groups, and

who will do what is right for California’s people.

* What makes you the best person for the job?

I vow to make education my top priority. Students require

businesses for jobs. Businesses require schools for an educated

workforce. By allowing our education system to sink to one of the

worst in America, we are setting up our business industry for even

more failure.

Many say that I am not the typical candidate for office. My answer

is that they are right, and that this is not the time we should be

electing typical candidates. California needs new ideas, new jobs and

a candidate who will work for the people ... not the special

interests.

* What one thing would you hope to accomplish while in office?

I will work to ensure that California is put back on an

economically stable track -- one where enterprise is encouraged to

succeed instead of encouraged to leave our state. I will ensure the

rights of all citizens of our great state, and I pledge to work

against any legislation that will jeopardize the strength of our

public education system.