Andrew Hayes on the Issues
Fixing California’s Insurance Market
Andrew Hayes understands the struggles that California homeowners face in securing affordable fire insurance. He will work to fix California’s broken insurance market, ensuring that homeowners can afford fire insurance and won’t have their policies canceled by carriers when they need them the most.
A School Board President Who Cares
As School Board President, Andrew Hayes has always prioritized the success of students. He voted for career and vocational education programs so students can learn the practical skills needed to succeed in life and earn good wages. Andrew also expanded mental health support in schools, focusing on homeless students, foster youth, and disabled students. He stood with teachers, bus drivers, and nurses, holding the line against unnecessary pay raises for high-paid bureaucrats. Moreover, he increased the number of students eligible for affordable lunches, ensuring that no child goes to school hungry. Andrew Hayes believes in increasing teacher pay and improving our public schools, including advocating for increased paid family and medical leave for school staff.
Protecting Our Communities from Sex Offenders
Andrew Hayes is committed to the safety of our communities. He has successfully fought the placement of sexual predators in our district, and he will continue to do so in the State Legislature. Hayes will take decisive action to stop any future sex offenders from being dumped in our neighborhoods and will ensure that predators are locked up behind bars where they belong.
Fighting Taxes and Protecting Prop. 13
Andrew Hayes was a leader in the fight to stop San Diego County’s proposed mileage tax, and he continues to fight against Sacramento’s out-of-control tax policies. With California’s gas tax now the highest in the nation, Andrew will vote to suspend the gas tax and oppose any efforts to implement a statewide mileage tax. As a proven tax fighter, he will work to repeal the gas tax hike, cut income taxes, and protect Proposition 13, which safeguards property tax limits for homeowners.
Boosting the Economy and Creating Jobs
Andrew Hayes has a comprehensive plan to improve California’s economy. He will cut red tape, eliminate unnecessary business regulations, and make California one of the best states in the nation to start a business. His plan will create jobs, raise salaries, and provide a better future for all Californians.
Addressing the Homelessness Crisis
California’s homelessness crisis is out of control, and Andrew Hayes has a plan to tackle it head-on. He will increase shelter space and require that the homeless get the help they need to get off the streets, offering real solutions to this ongoing problem.
Fiscal Responsibility and Reducing State Debt
Andrew Hayes opposes the billions in debt that Sacramento politicians are accumulating, burdening future generations. He believes that if California were a business, Sacramento would have bankrupted it a long time ago. Andrew will fight for balanced budgets, responsible spending, and a more fiscally sound government.
Combating Inflation and Lowering the Cost of Living
Californians are feeling the squeeze from rising costs. Andrew Hayes has a plan to stop out-of-control inflation and reduce the cost of living. He will challenge the policies that are driving up the costs of housing, groceries, utilities, and gas, making California more affordable for everyone.
Restoring Public Safety and Accountability
If elected to the State Assembly, Andrew Hayes will roll back Proposition 47 and stop the early release of violent felons, ensuring that repeat offenders are locked up. Endorsed by San Diego’s law enforcement officers, Andrew backs the blue and is committed to holding criminals accountable and fighting the lawlessness that is destroying our communities.
Securing Our Borders
Andrew Hayes opposes illegal immigration and will work to secure California’s border. He has a plan to fill the gaps in California’s border wall, equip law enforcement to stop the release of thousands of illegal immigrants into San Diego County each month, and end California's disastrous Sanctuary state law. His stance has earned him the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council.
Protecting Californians from Costly Regulations
Andrew Hayes strongly opposes the proposal to remove and replace San Diegans' gas stoves and other appliances, which could cost families up to $30,000 in retrofit costs. He will fight to protect Californians from these unnecessary and burdensome regulations.