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Candidate: Ronald J. Friedman
Ballot Designation: Physician
Party: Independent

1. What do you consider the most pressing issue facing California’s senior citizens?
1. The budget crisis and its ramifications of increased fees and decreased services for many people on fixed incomes.
2. Adequate mass transit
3. Optimal access to healthcare

2. Do you favor or oppose amending the rates of the following taxes:
Property tax NO
State income tax NO
Vehicle license fee NO
Gas tax NO

3. Do you favor or oppose putting new restrictions on older drivers?
Without a thorough review of current restrictions, as well as data available from other states, I could not state that I favor or oppose new restrictions on older drivers.

4. When putting together the state budget for the next fiscal year, would you change current levels of funding for any of the following programs:
In-Home Supportive Services
Adult Protective Services
SSI/SSP benefits
Foster Grandparents Program
Brown Bag Program
Senior Companion Program
California Commission on Aging

I, together with experts in each field, would thoroughly review each of the programs listed before making a recommendation to increase or decrease the current funding.

5. If elected, how will you improve California for seniors and all other residents?
I believe the best way to improve CA for all citizens is to return its government to where it belongs, in the hands of its people.