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About this office
State senators introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, approve appointments to state agencies, and approve the state budget. They are elected to four-year terms.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Maintain fiscal accountability and balanced budgets
Ensure safe neighborhoods and education excellence
Foster strong economic opportunities and job growth
Experience
Education
California State University San Bernardino — Bachelor of Science, Business (1994)
Questions & Answers
Questions from League of Women Voters of California (4)
Housing Question
Describe what proposal(s) you would support to alleviate the shortage of affordable housing for all income groups in California?
No answer provided.
What programs or legislation would you support to meet the water needs of all Californians?
Answer from Rod D. Taylor:
Programs for conservation, reuse, desalination, improvements or repairs to existing water supplies
Carbon Neutrality Question
To reach a goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, as set forth in a 2018 executive order what, if any, proposals, plans or legislation would you support? Please be specific.
No answer provided.
According to the California Legislative Analyst’s Office, we spend over $81,000 per individual who is incarcerated. Other than incarceration, what ways can the State address safety and justice?
Answer from Rod D. Taylor:
Work with local law enforcement for their recommendations and advice - Probation programs vs incarceration - Housing protection for violent crime victims - Focus on poverty, homelessness, and unemployment - Prevention and Education -
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My Top 3 Priorities
Reduce taxes - protect Proposition 13. Pay less taxes and live a better life.
ProLife - It is a human rights issue everyone has a right to live.
Quality education for California children.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Vice Principal/ teacher
Riverside County Historic Commissioner, Riverside County Historic Commission — Elected position (1991–1993)
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