Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California State Assembly District 26 — Patrick Ahrens (D) and Tara Sreekrishnan (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Here are the candidates’ responses to the question: What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
Ahrens:
- “Climate Action: Implement and advocate for comprehensive climate legislation, emphasizing renewable energy adoption, resilient infrastructure, and equitable policies addressing environmental justice.
- Affordable Housing: Champion initiatives to increase affordable housing, drawing on successful models from the college board, and collaborating with local municipalities for inclusive solutions.
- Public Health: Prioritize public health by enhancing healthcare resilience, allocating resources for emergency preparedness, and addressing mental health needs exacerbated by climate-related stressors.”
Sreekrishnan:
- “MAKING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE: Revitalize and reshape our public safety system to bolster community safety and tackle the underlying causes of violence and crime, including health services, housing, and jobs.
- EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION: Strengthen public education to ensure high-quality learning and academic success, creating pathways to prosperity for our children.
- CREATING STRONGER COMMUNITIES: Champion legislation to promote the development of affordable housing options as well as transit opportunities.”
Click on the candidates’ profile pages below to read their full responses to this and other questions.
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