Candidate for
State Senator; District 39

Larry's Priorities for California

Make Government More Accountable

• Require truly independent audits to cut fraud and waste
• Enact spending limits to ensure the Governor and legislature never spends us into debt again
• Require competitive bidding
• Eliminate pork barrel projects that cost taxpayers millions

• Oppose any future efforts to raise the car tax
• Support the tax savings provided under Proposition 13
• Oppose a "split roll property tax," which will tax business and thwart job creation

• Enact real workers' compensation reforms to rein in costly premiums and expedite benefits to injured workers
• Work with Governor Schwarzenegger to reform California's energy policies so our state has reliable and affordable power
• Reform the Unfair Competition Law to stop unscrupulous trial lawyers from shaking down employers
• Work with Governor Schwarzenegger to improve California's business climate

• Give San Diego County school districts a greater say in how to run our schools
• Invest in good teachers
• Empower parents to have a greater say in curriculum and discipline
• Reduce bureaucratic controls that tie the hands of school leaders and limit student achievement
• Empower school administrators to take the steps needed to improve their schools

• Ensure police and firefighters have the tools and funding to protect our families

• Support federal efforts to ensure senior citizens are able to obtain needed prescription drugs at an affordable price