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California State Assembly District 53
California State Assembly District 53
Office role
Michelle Rodriguez
Democratic
Rafaela Romero
Republican
Michelle Rodriguez
Democratic
Rafaela Romero
Republican
Issue stances
Issue getting the most attention
Academic improvement strategy
Increase per-pupil spending in District 53 schools, fund after-school and mentoring programs, and provide meals and classroom aide support.
Strengthen reading, math, and English skills, and use student outcomes to guide decisions.
Issue with the biggest divide
Transportation investment
Invest in public transit to reduce air pollution.
Invest in infrastructure to improve traffic flow and keep roads aligned with population growth.
Housing affordability
Offer property-tax exemptions for 100% affordable housing and allow electronic mobilehome contracts.
Improve affordability through housing availability and attention to cost burdens.
Small business regulations
Remove 20 hours of insurance prelicensing requirements.
Reduce cost burdens and regulatory obstacles affecting small businesses and job creation.
Universal healthcare
Protect Medi-Cal and Medicare from privatization, preserve Affordable Care Act coverage, and move toward universal comprehensive healthcare.
No sourced answer
More issues
Crime policy
Homelessness prevention
Police accountability
Clean energy investment
Child care
Who's backing them
Endorsements
Electrical workers
2
Union members
2
Women leaders
2
Elected Officials
1
Political Parties
3
Advocacy Groups
2
Faith Communities
1
Experience
Commissioner, Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)
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