Alan Smith

Environment / Energy Generate more renewable energy. Our state receives more sun than any other. We should lead the country in solar. Environment / Energy Clean energy- solar, wind and electrical storage. Environment / Energy We must assess our water baselines and not exceed the ability of the groundwater to recover. Active Management Areas must cover the entire state, not just certain portions. Environment / Energy Water conservation and innovation measures for agriculture, industry and residential must go forward. Environment / Energy Statewide water planning and conservation. Education Low performing neighborhood schools need our support to improve them. Closing a neighborhood school due to performance is our failure, not the students. Education Teachers need aids in the classroom. Education Strong fully funded public schools, community colleges and state universities. Taxes / Budget Fiscal responsibility running our state’s finances. Infrastructure / Transportation Electrical grid upgrades. Infrastructure / Transportation Electric car charging stations. Infrastructure / Transportation Infrastructure improvements in transportation, mass transit, electrical grid and water. Infrastructure / Transportation High speed internet. Guns Common sense gun and weapon legislation. Government Reform State parks funding as promised in the voter’s initiative. Government Reform Continued use of early & mail-in voting. Counting votes using voting tabulators. Immigration Enhanced border surveillance using infrared cameras, sensors & drones. Immigration Congresional bi-partisan bill for border policy. Immigration More manpower supporting our immigration policies: border patrol agents, case workers and judges. Abortion / Contraception Pro Choice- Allow women to make their own decisions about their body and their future. Abortion / Contraception We must offer unfettered access to birth control.