Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/912628
Xavier Becerra for Attorney General Attorney General Xavier Becerra has a long-standing commitment to, and passion for, students, educators and families across California. He became California's attorney gen- eral in January 2017 after more than two decades of service in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was elected to chair the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Becerra was the first Latino to serve on the powerful Ways and Means Committee, fighting for a fairer tax code and trade laws, and working to protect Social Security and Medicare. He believes in protecting the right of educators and all workers to come together to negotiate proper learn- ing and working conditions. He also believes California's charter schools must be held to the same account- ability and transparency standards as traditional public schools. Ricardo Lara for Insurance Commissioner State Sen. Ricardo Lara has been a steadfast partner and advocate for students and educators. In 2016, CTA worked in partnership with Lara to pass Proposition 58 to repeal bilingual education restrictions in Cal- ifornia public schools. He is the only declared and viable candidate for insurance commis- sioner â the office that would work most closely on regulating insurance companies and health plans â and is dedicated to a thoughtful, inclu- sive conversation on how to achieve universal health care and ensure student health. Connie Conway for Board of Equalization District 1 Former Assembly member and Repub- lican minority leader Connie Conway believes in working closely with all community stakeholders. During the interview, she committed to talking through education issues before mak- ing recommendations or decisions on the Board of Equalization. Board of Equalization Districts 2 and 4 CTA's team met with two candidates for District 2 : state Sen. Cathleen Galgiani and San Francisco Supervi- sor Malia Cohen. Both demonstrated a core understanding of education and tax issues, and both have worked with CTA. The member-driven pro- cess led to a neutral recommendation in the primary race. CTA made no recommendation for Board of Equalization District 4. Ed Hernandez for Lieutenant Governor State Sen. Ed Hernandez has a proven track record in both the California Assembly and Senate of supporting students, educators and public educa- tion. The first in his family to graduate from college, he believes an education is the greatest equalizer in our society, and is an advocate for reinvesting in our pre-Kâ12 public schools, commu- nity colleges and public universities. He unequivocally supports increased accountability and transparency in Cal- ifornia's charter schools. Photo credit: Flickr/Ed Hernandez Scott Svonkin for Board of Equalization District 3 Los Angeles Community College (LACC) Trustee Scott Svonkin is known in Los Angeles as an advocate for stu- dents, educators and working families. He is familiar with K-12 and higher education issues, and supports fairness and equity in state tax structures. 44 cta.org Advocacy C A M P A I G N 2 0 1 8