Mia Bonta
Mia Bonta On the official California Secretary of State certified ballot, Mia Bonta's occupation/ballot designation is listed as "California State Assemblymember, Assembly District 18." She assumed office on September 7, 2021.
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“Affordable Housing: Advance legislation that creates new affordable housing and ensures current homeowners and renters can afford to stay in their homes here in the East Bay. As someone who faced housing insecurity as a child, I understand the urgency of keeping families in their homes and protecting tenants.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2021)) “Growing up, I moved 13 times in 16 years, and with every move I carried what was most precious to me: a crate of books. Education was the one constant in my life, and I was fortunate to attend schools that would foster her love of learning and offer her a caring community of teachers and administrators committed to her success.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2021)) “I was raised by a single mother, who dedicated her life to provide workforce training and opportunities to thousands of Black, Latino, and API members of our community, who took on a lifelong fight for economic justice through work.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2021))Andre Sandford
Andre Sandford On the official California Secretary of State certified ballot, Andre Sandford's occupation/ballot designation is listed as "Housing Program Director." Andre Sandford was born in Detroit, Michigan.
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“I am committed to making District 18 a safer place to live, work, and raise a family. Through my experience in public service, I will address public safety issues.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024)) “As an advocate for small business owners in District 18, I aim to address the decrease in revenue caused by theft and increased crime. If elected, I will push for a State of Emergency for Oakland to provide low-interest loans and tax relief, establish a revolving loan program, and propose an Assembly Bill to reduce payroll taxes.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2024)) “Affordable housing is a fundamental human right. That's why, as an assembly member, I will champion the cause by working on Assembly bills to fund 1% to 2% permanent housing down payment assistance and give cities the power to allocate affordable housing.”
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