"I believe that the citizens of California are entitled to a state legislature that is capable of problem solving, not just name calling; a legislature that unites the people of California instead of dividing them; and a legislature that encourages personal responsibility, initiative and hope instead of dependence, despair and fear."
Dave believes that he has a clear vision for dealing with California's perpetual budget crisis and the constant tug-of-war between raising taxes and cutting back services.
"We need to fundamentally reform the way our state government works. As your representative in Sacramento, I would demand that we adopt zero-based budgeting; eliminate needless regulation, bureaucracy and red-tape; and in a fair, bi-partisan manner involving both the legislative and executive branches, systematically review the mission statement, programs and services of each state agency and department."
Californians should be proud of their state as a leader in education and job creation, not as the leader in building new prisons. Keeping criminals off the street does not have to come at the expense of programs and services that help law-abiding citizens. Dave Mandelkern believes that the citizens of California should insist on a government that is goal driven, fiscally responsible and efficient.
"We Californians are driven to excel, and given the opportunity, our government can as well. We should benchmark our costs and delivery of government services against other states, and strive to reach a goal of continual improvement. We should give our schools incentives for improving the ranking of our students against those of other states. I am committed to providing top quality government with courteous, respectful service to all of our citizens because it is the most cost effective way to run our government, and it's the right thing to do."
"I have been a leader in the term limits movement and believe that additional political reform is necessary to restore the confidence of the citizens of California in their elected officials. As your representative in Sacramento, I will fight for campaign contribution limits, campaign spending limits, and higher ethical standards for elected officials. I have no desire to be a career politician and thus will be willing to stand up to the special interests who try to manipulate the legislative process for their own ends."
Dave Mandelkern will be an accessible and accountable representative of the citizens of the 19th Assembly District. He combines solid entrepreneurial business experience with a compassionate vision of what the future role of our state government should be. He has the honesty and integrity to fight for your interests. With your support he will tackle the tough issues that we need to face squarely in order to ensure the future prosperity of the state of California and all of its citizens. Not your usual politician, Dave Mandelkern represents a choice you can make to end "business as usual" in Sacramento.
Dave Mandelkern will work hard for you
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