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Scott earned his undergraduate degree from Duke University and worked as an economist for the United States Environmental Protection Agency before attending New York University School of Law. He and his wife of 30 years, Lynn, are 27-year residents of the 52nd District. They live in La Jolla and have a daughter and son.
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Jacquie Atkinson is a highly decorated honorably discharged combat veteran, Wounded Warrior Alumni and business woman. During her tours of duty, she served as a Platoon Commander and Company Commander, later a staff officer directly in support of Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Jacquie is currently a Program Manager in support of the Joint Improvised Threats Defeat Agency (JIDA) where she currently works on mitigating the impacts of Improvised Threats to the United States and abroad. Jacquie’s expertise is used for Joint Military Publications and training war fighters on tactics, techniques and procedures pertaining to Nonconventional Warfare.
Jacquie was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and became one of the first female combat engineer officers in 2000. She served 7 years on active duty later transitioning into the USMC Reserves to pursue a civilian career in business. Jacquie served several tours by the time she was a Captain. She led over 100 Marines during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 in direct support of 1st Marine Division. She later served additional tours of duty as a Foreign Police Transition Team Advisor and Joint Forces Vulnerability Officer.
Jacquie has an extensive community advocate and volunteer record. She has been appointed to a number of civic boards and commissions – including serving as the Co?Chair of the San Diego Sheriffs’ Advisory Board. Jacquie is a member of the LGBT Advisory Board for the San Diego Mayor, a member of the San Diego Lincoln Club, and a Delegate to the California Republican Party.
Jacquie’s personal military awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and USMC Combat Action Ribbon.
Born outside of Detroit, Michigan to a hardworking blue collar family, she grew up in New Jersey in a multi?racial home with her father Stuart Atkinson and step?mother Ann Richardson. Stuart served in the USAF during Vietnam, moved to the private sector where he later retired from IBM and worked as a consultant to the New Jersey State Police Department. Ann became a businesswomen and is currently a high?school teacher outside of Philadelphia, PA.
Jacquie lives with her spouse Annette Renee GrandPre. In her spare time Jacquie enjoys racing in ultra?marathons, cycling and is an Ironman Triathlete.
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Professor Kenneth “Mike” Canada – Professor Canada is a Coronado resident and an Assistant Professor of Aviation Transportation and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at Lewis University and a UAS pilot with 1,500 logged pilot in command (PIC) combat flight hours. Previously employed by Boeing IDS, VT Group, AAI, Neany Inc., and Academi, he has forward deployed with US and International Security and Assistance Forces (ISAF) in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He has supported the US Marine Corps, US Special Operations Command (SOCOM), and Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force (CJSOTF) in combat operations – providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), battle damage assessment (BDA), mission coordination planning, flight crew mission briefing, and airspace coordination. In addition to being Flight Director certified by Boeing, and an Insitu Level 1 certified Scaneagle maintenance technician, Prof. Canada also has tactical experience with electro-optical (EO), infrared, and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) remote sensors for counter IED operations.
Before entering the UAS industry, Mike Canada spent 10 years in the United States Navy, as an S-3A/S-3B Viking tactical aircraft Instructor and Fleet NATOPS Evaluator. He also worked as a Program Manager for L3 Communications, a Flight Simulator Instructor for Lockheed Martin Corporation, and an Aircrew Training Coordination Consultant for CDI Corporation. Having obtained a B.Sc. in Education from Southern Illinois University, an LL.B. (Honors) in Law and European Community Law from Durham University Law School (UK), and an LL.M. in Comparative Law (with further studies inTaxation Law) at the University of San Diego School of Law, Prof. Canada’s legal background includes: M&A, transfer pricing, international, federal, SALT, and corporate taxation experience with Hewlett Packard; Partner of the Firm (POF) taxation experience with Ernst & Young; and corporate taxation planning, analysis and training with LexisNexis and Jefferson Wells International.
In 2013, Prof. Canada was commissioned to write a paper in support of the UN Special Rapporteur’s investigation on Counter Terrorism and Human Rights, analyzing the international legal ramifications regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in asymmetrical warfare. In June 2014, Prof. Canada was a featured speaker and expert panelist at the McKenna, Long and Aldridge LLP Commercial UAS Symposium in Washington D.C. June 2014.
Mike and his wife have 3 children and live in Coronado.
The real issue is whether current immigration laws are being enforced. For example, sanctuary cities, The Dream Act and other related programs tear down the very provisions that were instituted as the basis of US immigration policy.
Instead of enforcing current immigration, the Obama administration has (through executive fiat) chosen to reward illegal aliens for breaking the law, by offering widespread amnesty and permitting the establishment of sanctuary cities. Quite simply, this has to stop and we must secure our border! By failing to enforce the laws of our land, we are essentially inviting illegal immigrants to do as they please, with absolutely no concern for the millions of citizens who are subsequently burdened with higher taxes in order to support them.
Before we start changing our immigration laws, we need to see if the law already existing work, then make logical rather than emotional decisions to institute immigration reform.
I would actually do the job I was sent to do, legislate for the sake of my constituents. I'm a problem solver, I have a proven track record of accomplishments and I possess the skills to garner broad support for my endeavors. We, the US, look to far into the problems we face to see the solutions right in front of our eyes. This means taking the hard decisions and not putting issues aside to prance to the next D.C. gala or politcal function. I thrive on adversity, I'll listen to both sides of the argument and I'll build consesus for any plan that benefits my constituents and country.
The Middle East has a history of issues that predate our involvement. One of those issues is terrorism. What most bureaucrats and politicians fail to understand is that the current unrest is not primarily political and economic, it’s sociological and anthropological as well. Western governments believe that because western democracy works for them, then the same should apply to Middle East. Not so. Afghanistan is a prime example of our failure to understand the four aforementioned influences that differentiate the West from Middle East at a base level. We should back governments that are benevolent towards its citizenry, in whatever form that government takes. Only after a period of stabilization, can we assist in transitioning a government to democracy. This “one size fits all” philosophy is a recipe for failure.
Additionally, the US is also overspending on failed military projects, like the F-35, our government seems to have forgotten what “National Defense” really means.
Our economy is based on the Military Industrial Complex. However, the shift to employ government contractors under this system to do the jobs historically accomplished by military personnel is eroding our military manpower. Geneva Convention rules also limit the involvement of contracting agents, whereas, military personnel are not restricted in their military roles. Making cuts in this area would help solve some of the DoD man power and budgetary shortfalls. These all have led to a weaking in our ability to fight terrorism on a global scale.
Additionally, the Obama administration’s pressuring of the DoD to cutback spending, laboring under the misapprehension there is no real global military threat after the end of combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, is dangerous. Recent incursions against US warships by Russian fighters shows us that our enemies are emboldened because they view the US as weak militarily, thus an easy target for terrorist to strike us and home and abroad..
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?
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Affordable Care Act
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Affordable Care Act
It’s failed and it’s costing millions. Let’s face it, there is nothing affordable about the Affordable Care Act. Chances are, if you haven’t been billed by the IRS recently, for failing to purchase health insurance this past year, you’re probably one of the millions of people nationwide who has been struggling to pay the skyrocketing costs of mandatory healthcare. For most of us, premiums have tripled over the past couple of years, to the extent that it now costs an arm and a leg to stay covered! For many, it costs as much as their monthly mortgage or rent payment! For others, it’s means near bankruptcy! |
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“The current system is unsustainable (and) the financial burden … should not be tolerated.” |
While we probably all agree that everyone should have access to healthcare, I firmly believe that the current system is unsustainable. The financial burden that has been placed on the middle class, as part of Obama’s attempt at redistributing wealth, should not be tolerated. The middle class should not be forced to pay higher premiums to compensate for those who could never afford the premiums in the first place. |
| What we need is a fairer system that meets people’s needs at a price that everyone can afford, not punitive legislation that jeopardizes the health and wealth of the majority. I propose, therefore, that we stop trying to make bad legislation work, and focus on repealing Obama care instead. By making it a priority to tackle the healthcare industry head on, I am certain that I will be able to provide the industry with incentives that will reduce the cost of healthcare universally. Let’s resuscitate our ailing healthcare system once and for all! |
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We must put "America-First"
Career establishment politicians have failed. The issues facing our nation are complex, but the solutions are easy when viewed through a red, white and blue lens. We can do better - together!
Want solid leadership? Look for Reagan on the ballot and spread the word. LEAD ON!
Thank you for the time you give to your vote in this and every election. The American dream can only be passed on to our kids when our generation is engaged in the life of our communities. Your vote is the most important part of securing a safe and prosperous future.
Over the past ten years I have led various community organizations. As Chairman of the Mira Mesa Community Planning Group I have seen our local leaders struggle to solve problems. Most often they are blocked by federal regulations. I am running for Congress because I know what local leaders need to succeed in helping our communities. I will bring proven initiative and leadership to lift the weight of federal regulations from the shoulders of our community leaders.
My wife and I will watch our oldest son graduate from high school this year. His brother will follow him two years from now. I am also running for Congress for them. When I graduated from St. Augustine High School here in San Diego in 1985, our economy was recovering and we were excited. I want my sons to be as excited about their future as I was about mine.
We must make hard choices to fix our economy. Government is spending far too much and Wall Street is gambling instead of supporting our wealth creators. I will lead, and together we will make the tough choices necessary to renew the American dream for the next generation.
Please visit my website: www.johnhorst4congress.com
Yes. The administrative portfolio of immigration - meaning the creation of applications, the intake of these applications, and the issuance of documents - should be taken away from the government. It is possible to create a federal charter containing all of the current regulations and requirements, and then to allow communities of interest to organize non-profit immigration cooperatives to manage the administrative process. Two examples will suffice:
1) An agricultural sector like the Central Valley growers could form their own immigrant labor cooperative and manage the process of bringing the needed workers into the country. They would fund the coop themselves, but be bound to the terms of their charter. Government would audit these coops to ensure compliance.
2) Higher Ed: Colleges and universities could form their own cooperative to issue student visas. Again, they would fund this coop themselves and be bound to the terms of their charter.
In both (and all other) cases, the government would retain its law enforcement portfolio and would be tasked with auditing coops to ensure compliance. We already have a mature national security clearance process and should require those who run and work for these coops have a security clearance.
By doing this, we will be able to bring innovation and efficiency to the process of coming here legally. This will then eliminate much of the need to come here illegally. Instead of trying to make being here illegally hard, we should be working to make getting here legally easy.
I believe compromise requires two things: 1) We must be telling the truth on the front end; and 2) we must follow through on our commitments on the back end.
Telling the truth seems to be where we have the greatest difficulty. We are not telling the truth about unemployment, which is really in the 9-12% range. We are not telling the truth about inflation. Anyone who has made dinner lately knows it is not 2%. And if inflation is being undereporrted, then economic growth is being over-reported - the GDP calculation uses the rate of inflation as one o fits variables. This works it way down to basic revenue. If we cannot tell the truth about economic growth or decline, we are not telling each other the truth about revenue.
And if we cannot tell the truth about how much money we have to spend, how can we possibly compromise on how to spend it?
Removing the collection and reporting of economic data from the Executive branch (and perhaps putting it under the Federal Reserve) has to be the first step to ensure we are being honest about the data. Then and only then will be able to compromise - as long as we are willing to follow through on our commitments.
We have largely lost sight of two authorities belonging to Congress in the Constitution. We are aware Congress has the authority to declare war. But they also have the authority to issue "Letters of Marque and Reprisal" and to "make rules concerning captures on land and sea."
These authorities were used early in our history to deal with piracy. Today, ISIS is just the 21st century version of the Barbary Pirates America fought in the 1800s. Terrorism is, largely, a phenomenon similar to piracy albeit with different motivations. Congress should issue a Letter of Marque and Reprisal and direct the Executive to have the Department of Defense seek applicants from among the civilian population who wish to enforce the reprisal with the logistical support of the U.S. military.
Current legislation sets standards of review the courts then follow when evaluating environmental impacts of projects challenged in court. I would support legislation requiring judges to relax the standard of review on environmental impacts of water-related projects under conditions of a drought emergency as we have currently.
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I believe the essence of "conservative" political philosophy is a preference for civil society over political society. Government and its constituent bureaucracies (political society) are animated first by competition for budget resources. The good we expect to be done is often swallowed up by these budget battles. Government is best suited to provide the necessary regulatory framework and compliance auditing, but civil society - community non-profits - will always be superior to political society when it comes to both understanding the needs of local people and meeting those needed efficiently.
When government is arranged such that it takes on only those burdens we cannot otherwise shoulder ourselves, civil society enjoys the widest range of freedom to creatively meet the needs of thoswho do need help. But those who receive help enjoy something much more important - the dignity of being lifted up by someone who knows their name.
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