When local voters head to the polls for the California General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, they will not only be electing the nation’s next president, but also choosing from among various candidates to represent them on the United States House of Representatives, the State Senate, the State Assembly and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
The Signal Tribune has attempted to reach all the qualified candidates for those four governmental bodies to give them the opportunity to share information about themselves and their platforms by responding to the prompts below. This week, we are focusing on the two candidates for LA County Board of Supervisors District 4. (Although we published responses from all the candidates for the United States House of Representatives and the State Assembly last week, we were unsuccessful in securing replies from candidates for the State Senate.)
Californians have until Tuesday, Nov. 1 to request a vote-by-mail ballot. Returned ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open on Election Day from 7am to 8pm. Those interested may find their polling place by calling (800) 345-VOTE (8683) or visiting sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place.
LA County Board of Supervisors District 4
Age 64
Years residing in district you are seeking to represent 30
Occupation United States Congresswoman
Previous offices held
L.A. Charter Reform Commission Board Member, Los Angeles City Councilwoman (2001-2011)
United States Congresswoman (2011—present)
Education Abilene Christian University
Nonprofit/professional affiliations (limit to 10)
Habitat for Humanity
Boys and Girls Club
Gang Alternative Program (GAP)
Harbor Interfaith Services
Volunteers of America
Harbor Community Benefit Foundation
Wilmington Coordinating Council
San Pedro Rotary
Goals if elected/platform
There are many issues affecting Los Angeles County. On the Board of Supervisors my priorities are as follows:
1. I will focus on upgrading the Ports of L.A. and Long Beach to create new economic opportunities and good-paying local jobs, reduce air pollution and ensure that our region remains competitive in the 21st Century economy.
2. I will make reducing homelessness among families, children and veterans a top priority by streamlining and coordinating the County housing, mental health services and drug treatment programs.
3. I have been a leader in fighting to reduce crime and gun violence in our neighborhoods. On the Board of Supervisors, I will expand after-school and job training programs, strongly support a ban on military-style assault weapons and work to prohibit people on the no-fly list from buying a gun.
Endorsements (limit to 10)
The California Democratic Party
Governor Jerry Brown
The Los Angeles Times
United States Senator Dianne Feinstein
State Senator Ricardo Lara
State Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell
Signal Hill Mayor Edward Wilson
California Nurses Association
Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014
Los Angeles Police Protective League
Campaign website janicehahn.com
Steve Napolitano
Years residing in district you are seeking to represent 50
Occupation Senior deputy to Supervisor Don Knabe
Previous offices held
Manhattan Beach mayor/city councilmember 1992—2005
Education BA in fine arts from Loyola Marymount University, JD from Loyola Law School
Nonprofit/professional affiliations (limit to 10)
El Camino Education Foundation
Richstone Family Center Board of Directors
Salvation Army— Redondo Beach
South Bay Cities Association of Governments
Pediatric Therapy Network
Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation
Friends of Local Artists
Torrance Del Amo Rotary
Goals if elected/platform
End homelessness through public-private development of affordable housing with supportive services
Reduce crime through a veterans hiring initiative to get more sheriffs on the streets and better diversion and probation programs
Rebuild our infrastructure with rail and highway improvements that benefit all County residents, not just L.A. City’s west side
Promote preschool, because studies show it prepares our children to do better in school and better in life
Endorsements (limit to 10)
Too many to list! I’m supported by L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and more than 175 local mayors, city councilmembers and school board members from across the 4th District, from Diamond Bar to Downey, Hacienda Heights to Hermosa Beach and beyond.
Campaign website
stevenapolitano.com
