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California State Senate District 28

Joe Lisuzzo

Republican

Democratic

Issue getting the most attention

Balance the budget through spending cuts and new revenue streams, review departments for budget cuts, and protect Proposition 13.

Protect essential services through a values-based budget and progressive taxation for universal healthcare.

Issue with the biggest divide

Reverse laws and regulations affecting the oil industry, oppose rapid EV mandates without grid planning, and invite refineries back to California.

Phase out fossil fuels and invest in clean energy, green technology, tree canopy, parks, and green jobs.

Opposes expanding state-subsidized health programs and supports safety nets through public clinics and hospitals.

Support universal healthcare through progressive taxation, a Medicare for All model, and expanded community clinics and school wellness centers.

Increase public-safety and law-enforcement funding while strengthening prosecution of crimes.

Emphasize diversion, rehabilitation, de-escalation, reentry, and law-enforcement accountability rather than leading with incarceration.

Reduce construction red tape and environmental requirements to speed low-cost housing.

Expand housing production and affordability while supporting anti-displacement safeguards and community land trusts.

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2011 to presentFounder and Director, LA Black Worker Center
2004 to presentProject Director, University of California in Los Angeles Labor Center
2001 to 2004Political Coordinator, SEIU 1877
1996 to 2000Staff Writer, Chicago Tribune Media Group