Patrick Gipson

Economy My commitment is to protect and ensure my constituents, the small business owners do not have to lose what they have worked so hard for and built! I will create and back pro-business legislation that will bring all small businesses back to California, which will increase our economy and will help create new jobs. Criminal Justice / Public Safety The breakdown of the family structure and deterioration of the family unit contributes to juvenile crime rates. Criminal offenders must be held accountable, not celebrated by activist District Attorney that support deviancy instead of justice. Education Instead of being controlled by their school board, parents should have the freedom to enroll their kids in educational institutions of their choosing and aligned with the individual family’s values. I want to work on legislation that safeguards both the family unit's interests and our children's development. Social Services HOMELESSNESS IS NOT A HOUSING ISSUE; IT IS A MENTAL & DRUG ADDICTION ISSUE! CA NEEDS TO INVEST IN MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG REHABILITAITON CENTERS! Guns The ability to protect oneself under the 2nd Amendment is an inalienable right that ''shall not be infringed.'' Legislation I will work to repeal Prop 47 and 57 Criminal Justice / Public Safety Law enforcement should never have been vilified and used a scapegoat for the deterioration of our communities across our state. We've seen government fail when acting on its own, without the consent of the governed.