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About this office
Representatives are elected to two-year terms to represent the people of a specific congressional district in the federal government. They introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, and are responsible for approving federal taxes.
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Stanislaus County California Republican AssemblySonoma and South Sacramento County California Republican AssemblySan Joaquin County California Republican AssemblyKathi Dunham Filson, Trustee, Denair Unified School District BoardJohn Plett, Trustee, Denair Unified School District BoardPhil Moyer, VeteranDonald Jeffries, VeteranJohn Dunwoody, VeteranJD Bennett, VeteranChad and Whitney ZumsteinMark SwartzDarlene ShetronKristine SorrellsWilliam SargentiVicki SargentiAmanda SargentiTony RutherfordCaley RutherfordAndy RutherfordKenneth RoosMelinda and Ryan RohnJoey RochaMarie RobersonConnie and Rob RobinsonBarbara RobersonJonah RichardsDustin ReinhardtRay Prock Sr.Valorie PerieraBetty MoyerJeff MeginnessMitch McDanielBryan LoftinGary LeongLibbi LantisJim KulineStephen KesslerDarin KellyTerri and Mark HodgesHuey Hodges Sr.Kelly and Scottie GregoryFrank and Connie GalhanoDennis and Kay FindleyGlenn DoerksonPhilip DesouzaSherwin and Lelene DeBoerJason and Angela DeBoerKarl CurnowLinda CovelloRyan CookAshley CernaDaniel BorbaPaul and Ashley BoschJim BonettiKaren BlumDerek BlevinsFrank AquilaTodd AndersonApril AndersonJonathon AdkinsCarisa AmantRon AllenLouisa Allen
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My Top 3 Priorities
Bring the jobs back from overseas & strengthen the unions, as proposed at mjbarkl.com/run.htm .
Implement the Federal Water Plan for California as described at mjbarkl.com/floods.txt , for reasons set forth at mjbarkl.com/floods.htm .
Work for a balanced U.S. budget that funds Medicare for all, the water plan, all other infrastructure, and still produces a surplus, as set forth at mjbarkl.com/usbudget.pdf .
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $45,479
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Michael James Barkley and employees
$44,250
More information about contributions
By State:
California 100.00%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.82%)
Small contributions (0.18%)
By Type:
From organizations (4.52%)
From individuals (95.48%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the Federal Election Commission.
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My Top 3 Priorities
My first priority as a current member of the Denair Unified School Board is focusing on public school education and eliminating Common Core.
A top priority is my interest in every aspect of California agriculture from land rights to water rights for the farmer.
A top priority is focusing on the expansion and adequate supplying of our Active Duty personnel with appropriate equipment, as well as caring for and enhancing our Veterans’ rights.
Experience
Experience
Profession:In addition to farming my own ranch, I own a custom farming business managing almond ranches in District 10.
Trustee, Denair Unified School District Board of Trustees — Elected position (2014–current)
President, Denair Unified School Board — Elected position (2012–2014)
Education
California Coast University — Bachelor of Arts, with Honors, Business (2014)
Questions from The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund and California Counts, a public media collaboration. (4)
Should immigration laws be changed? What changes would you support? Please explain why.
Answer from Robert Hodges:
Enforce current immigration laws. Current laws are adequate if enforced by the Immigration Department and Border Patrol is authorized to enforce the laws.
The political climate in Washington, D.C. has been extremely partisan in recent years. In that kind of atmosphere, what would you do to get things done while in office?
Answer from Robert Hodges:
I will work with conservative Democrats and Republicans on the issues we agree on and solve those problems; then address and negotiate resolutions for those we don't agree on.
What, if anything, does the U.S. need to do in order to address national security and terrorism? Please explain your answer in detail.
Answer from Robert Hodges:
Increase the size of the United States military and adequately supply the men and women defending our country with appropriate weapons and materials to do their job. There needs to be legitimate vetting of Syrian Refugees coming to live in our communities. Obama Administration officials, by their own admission, agree the current vetting system is inadequate.
The Federal Government plays a part in California water allocation and use through a variety of laws. What, if any, legislation would you support in an effort to handle water shortages caused by the current and any future drought?
Answer from Robert Hodges:
It is crucial for America to act now and invest in our water storage, water recharge, and desalinization. Local control of our water and water systems is the best way to make certain water will not be an issue in the future.
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