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About this office
State assembly members introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, and draft the state budget. They are elected to two-year terms.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Homelessness
Mental Health
Animal Welfare and Protection
Experience
Experience
Profession:Assemblymember, 77th District and Educator
San Diego City Council, San Diego City Council — Elected position (2000–2008)
Biography
Brian Maienschein has represented California’s 77th Assembly District since 2012. Before joining the Assembly, Brian served eight years on the San Diego City Council, and as the city’s first Commissioner on Homelessness. He is most known for his outstanding response to two wildfires in his district, the 2003 Cedar Fire and the 2007 Witch Creek Fire, as well as for the completion of State Route 56 and the preservation from development of 10,000 acres in the San Pasqual Valley.
Brian was named the 2019 March of Dimes California Legislative Champion for his work to improve Maternal Mental Health. He also received the Easter Seals California Assembly Champion Award for his work with the developmentally disabled community and the San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Hero Compassion Award for championing animal rights. A graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara and California Western School of Law, Brian also teaches a course on Election Law at USD School of Law. Brian’s proudest accomplishments are his two daughters, Taylin and Brenna.
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
California Democratic Party
$415,334
2
California Federation of Teachers
$18,600
2
California Professional Firefighters
$18,600
2
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
$18,600
2
SEIU California
$18,600
2
SEIU Local 2015
$18,600
2
State Building & Construction Trades Council of California
$18,600
More information about contributions
By State:
California 89.34%
District of Columbia 2.05%
Massachusetts 1.15%
Illinois 0.98%
Other 6.47%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.97%)
Small contributions (0.03%)
By Type:
From organizations (97.80%)
From individuals (2.20%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
Political Beliefs
Political Philosophy
I have had a special relationship with this community for nearly my entire life. I have worked hard to improve our community by leading the effort to complete State Route 56, preserving over 10,000 of acres from development in the San Pasqual Valley, and leading the recovery and rebuilding of two communities after the Cedar Fire and Witch Creek Fire. In addition, I have had almost 100 bills signed into law as an Assemblymember. My bills have focused on areas such as homelessness, mental health and animal protection. I will continue to pursue legislation in these issues as well others of importance.
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My Top 3 Priorities
I will hold Sacramento accountable and demand that our legislators act as good stewards of the taxpayers’ money.
I will demand transparency at all levels of government and oppose the infringement of our individual liberties and personal freedoms.
I will be a champion for California’s forgotten middle class and a voice for hard-working families.
Experience
Education
University of Southern California — J.D., Law (2002)
University of Southern California — M.B.T., Business Taxation (2002)
U.C. Irvine — B.A., Political Science (1999)
Biography
June Yang Cutter is a mom of two, wife of a former Naval Flight Officer, small business owner, attorney, and PTA President at her neighborhood elementary school. As the only child of South Korean immigrants who lived their lives as a testament to the American Dream, June learned that there is a direct correlation between effort and reward, and that there is no substitute for hard work. June has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UC Irvine, as well as a law degree and master’s degree in Business Taxation from USC. As an attorney, June has represented individuals and businesses for nearly two decades and witnessed first-hand how legislation from Sacramento directly impacts our workforce and our economy, both from the standpoint of businesses as well as their employees. In addition to her law practice, June owns a professional organizing business, through which she helps San Diego families improve their productivity and efficiency, both in and outside the home. Born and raised in Southern California, June is committed to making her home state a sustainable place for future generations to innovate, thrive, and grow.