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STATE ASSEMBLY, 14th DISTRICT

MAE TORLAKSON Party Preference: Democratic Party Preference: Democratic Educator/Park Director Councilmember/Police Chaplain

My name is Mae Torlakson. I am an educator running for State As police chaplain, I got involved in public service out of a desire to help Assembly to improve our schools, create jobs, reduce traffic and others. Sometimes that means working outside the establishment. protect our environment. That’s why firefighters, teachers, I’m proud co-founder of our Family Justice Center – dedicated nurses and the Democratic Party have endorsed me. to helping victims of domestic violence, child and elderly abuse While managing the University of California’s MESA program for and victims of human trafficking. My work to keep kids in school, math, engineering and science, I help thousands of disadvantaged away from gangs, has earned me support of police officers in Concord, students prepare for successful careers. Martinez, Pittsburg and Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County’s District I will work to increase resources for our schools and expand vocational Attorney and Sheriff. and job training opportunities. I’m an independent thinker who will always re-evaluate how tax For the last nine years, I have been an elected board member of dollars are being spent before agreeing to throw more money the Ambrose Recreation and Park District, where I expanded youth, at a problem. As Concord’s Mayor, we balance a $90 million budget sports and senior programs. every year, with 30% reserves for emergencies. BART should rein- As founder of the Friends of the Delta Trail, I led advocacy efforts that in costs before asking voters for a multi-billion dollar tax increase. secured $4.5 million to provide shoreline access and a continuous trail California’s roads and highways need repair – but raising the gas tax network in five Delta counties. In the State Assembly, I will continue to should be a last resort. make water and natural resources protection a top priority. I know we can improve our public schools and grow California’s That’s why I’m the only candidate supported by some of our economy by trimming excess bureaucracy and trying unique community’s most respected leaders: approaches to educating kids and creating jobs. BUT THIS WON’T HAPPEN BY EMBRACING THE STATUS QUO. Assemblywoman , California Democratic Party, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Congressman Mike Thompson, Creating Contra Costa County’s first interest-free program for Lieutenant Governor , State School Superintendent homeowners installing solar and drought resistant landscaping , Secretary of State , State Controller Betty makes me proud. I support our Urban Limit Line, controlling growth Yee, California Professional Firefighters, Contra Costa Deputy District and protecting valuable open space. I OPPOSE BUILDING THE Attorneys Association, California Nurses Association TWIN TUNNELS – sending Contra Costa County’s water to Southern California. On June 7th, I would be honored to earn your support to work for you in the State Assembly. Please visit If elected, I will focus on solving real problems, be a good www.maetorlakson.com and join my team! listener, study all sides of an issue, and be an independent voice for you. Tim Grayson (925) 348-4554 www.timgrayson.us

HARMESH KUMAR DEBORA ALLEN Party Preference: Democratic Party Preference: Republican Psychologist Businesswoman/CFO

As a strong Democrat, I have a solid pro-labor record I’ve spent 25 years as a CFO for construction companies throughout advocating for fair wages for middle-class families, protecting Contra Costa County and I am known as a tough woman who fights jobs, investing in the education of children, rebuilding our broken on principle. infrastructure, pushing for affordable housing. I have watched our state government continue to grow in size and In this year of the angry voter, I can relate to the anger decline in the quality of services provided to us. We can do better and frustration of our citizens. I am a citizen who is not connected with our education, water management, infrastructure, healthcare, to special interests. I provide an alternative to movers and shakers and public safety. in Sacramento. I do not believe in “cursing the darkness” but rather Red-tape and over-taxation of small businesses will cause future “lighting a candle”. I served for ten years with this mindset on Human generations to leave California to find good jobs. Relations Commission and on Finance Oversight Committee in City of Concord. Our government is flush with nepotism, unethical behavior, and wasteful spending, but our political class believes everything will As a child and teenager, I learned that honest hard work is improve if we just continue to raise taxes. It’s time to clean house in a recipe for success at my father’s flour mill. I earned my Bachelors, Sacramento and take on the establishment political class. Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Neuro-Psychology. I am married to Kashmir for 28 years and we have a beautiful daughter Sabrina. I will stand up to corruption and waste, oppose new taxes, and cut through the regulations to bring new industries and jobs back to I believe that I can offer constructive solutions. I have our great state. I will bring reforms in transparency, efficiency and been treating and providing housing to veterans, mentally and accountability to our state government. Under those principles, I developmentally disabled, seniors with dementia, domestic violence will work to improve education at all levels, including new vocational victims, low income families, homeless and other underserved programs in high school. I will work to solve our water crisis, protect sections of community. Prop 13 from further eroding our business climate, and improve We need to fix our schools and roads. Our tax revenues healthcare and education to our most vulnerable. I will focus on need to be spent locally. Every $100 we pay in our property taxes, we reallocating wasted dollars back to areas of public safety, water, and only receive $10 for our local services and 90% of these funds are education. grabbed by the state. I am Debora Allen, a strong-willed, hardworking woman who will Vote for me Harmesh Kumar for a welcome change that is stand up to Sacramento’s failed bureaucracy and make California badly needed and be part of the solution! prosper again. Learn more about me at www.deboraallen.com

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