In anticipation of forums to be broadcast live on-air by KCRW in Santa Barbara, all candidates for the 24th Congressional district were asked to respond to this questionnaire. The responses have been published without editing.
Given how dysfunctional Congress is now, how do you intend to get anything done?
Like so many Central Coast residents, I’m fed up with Washington’s lack of action on the issues we care most about— especially as it relates to advancing equality issues. For far too long, Congress’ relentless partisan bickering and the 'politics as usual,’ where the establishment makes the rules and the status quo is the name of the game, has stood in the way of real progress. We’re ready for a transformation from the bottom up— not the top down— and we need leaders who are committed to solving problems and not doing Washington’s bidding. I have experience working with diverse groups of people and I promise to be a strong voice in D.C., not just someone who will do what the party bosses demand.