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Ballot Designation
Energy Systems Executive
Candidate's Political Party
Democratic
My top three priorities are lowering the cost of living, growing good-paying jobs, and fixing homelessness with real accountability.
First, the cost of living in California is too high. Families are being squeezed by housing costs, energy bills, insurance, and everyday expenses. We need to increase housing supply, cut unnecessary regulations, and stop policies that drive costs higher. The focus should be on practical, results-driven solutions that make it more affordable to live and work in our state.
Second, we must rebuild California’s economy and stop the loss of jobs and businesses. For too long, policies have pushed employers out of the state, shrinking our tax base and eliminating opportunity. We need to make California competitive again by streamlining permitting, creating a more predictable regulatory environment, and supporting industries that create stable, good-paying jobs.
Third, we need to address homelessness with urgency and accountability. Billions have been spent with too little to show for it. We must focus on outcomes, getting people off the streets, into treatment where needed, and into stable housing while ensuring coordination across all levels of government and accountability for results.
These priorities are about delivering real results: lower costs, more opportunity, and a more effective approach to our most visible challenges.
I bring a combination of experience in education, energy, and technology that has prepared me to serve effectively in this office.
In education, I worked across school districts in San Diego County supporting teachers with professional development, and I took particular interest in ways to close the achievement gap with a focus on underserved communities. That work gave me firsthand experience with the challenges facing students, families, and educators, and it reinforced for me how important it is to create opportunity for every community, not just those that already have resources and influence.
In the energy sector, I served in executive leadership at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), one of the nation’s leading public utilities. During that time, I helped develop and advance one of the most ambitious clean energy plans in the country while maintaining rates that remained far lower than many other California utilities. That experience taught me that we do not have to choose between sustainability, reliability, and affordability if we have the right leadership and a clear strategy.
In technology, I have spent my career leading modernization efforts, innovation, and large-scale transformation. Today, I work with utilities around the world to help modernize their grids, strengthen infrastructure, and deploy advanced technologies to better serve customers. That work requires solving complex problems, managing large systems, and delivering results in environments where reliability, cybersecurity, and long-term planning all matter.
Taken together, my background has given me practical leadership experience, a record of working across sectors, and a deep understanding of the issues that affect families, workers, and communities every day.
Yes, immigration laws should be updated to reflect today’s economic realities, humanitarian responsibilities, and national security needs.
There has been bipartisan progress, including a recent Senate proposal that focused on strengthening border security and improving the asylum process. That effort showed that common ground is possible. However, it did not go far enough in modernizing legal immigration or addressing workforce needs, which are critical for states like California.
First, we must have a secure and orderly border. A functioning system requires clear rules that are consistently enforced, along with modern technology and efficient processing so that cases are resolved quickly and fairly.
Second, we need to modernize legal immigration. Our current system is outdated and does not align with the needs of our economy. I support expanding and streamlining legal pathways, particularly for high-skilled workers and essential industries such as energy, healthcare, agriculture, and technology. California depends on a strong workforce, and our policies should reflect that reality.
Third, we should establish an earned pathway to citizenship for individuals who are already here, contributing to our economy, and following the law. This should include background checks, tax compliance, and clear requirements over time. We need a solution that is both practical and humane.
Finally, we must fix the asylum system so legitimate claims are processed quickly, while preventing abuse that undermines confidence in the system.
The goal should be a system that is lawful, orderly, and aligned with our economic needs one that secures the border, expands legal opportunities, and reflects our values as a nation of immigrants.
I strongly support full transparency in political funding and believe voters have a right to know exactly who is trying to influence their vote. The current system allows too much money to flow through “dark money” channels, undermining public trust in our elections.
First, I would support legislation requiring full, real-time disclosure of all political contributions, including donors to Super PACs and organizations engaged in political spending. If money is being used to influence an election, the source of that money should be public.
Second, we must close the loopholes that allow funds to be routed through nonprofits and shell organizations to hide the true source of contributions. These practices are designed to avoid accountability, and they should be ended.
Third, I support strengthening enforcement and significantly increasing penalties for violations. Disclosure laws without consequences are ineffective.
Fourth, I support requiring clear, prominent disclaimers on all political advertising so voters can easily see who is funding the message.
Finally, we need to address the broader issue created by the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. I support efforts, including a constitutional amendment if necessary, to overturn Citizens United and restore reasonable limits on the influence of unlimited money in our elections.
Water policy in California is complex, and it requires coordination among the Federal Government, the State, local water agencies, agriculture, and cities. The federal government plays a major role through the Central Valley Project, water quality laws, and infrastructure funding, while the state manages the State Water Project, groundwater policy, and many allocation decisions. California is not in a statewide drought right now, but water policy must be built for drought resilience, not just wet years.
I support reforms in four areas.
First, we need to invest in water reliability: more storage, groundwater recharge, water recycling, stormwater capture, and modernized conveyance so we can better manage water in both wet and dry years. The federal government should be a funding and permitting partner in these long-term infrastructure investments.
Second, we need a more honest and balanced approach to allocation. Agriculture, cities, and environmental needs all matter, but we must plan based on realistic supply, not outdated assumptions. That means improving efficiency, supporting local water independence, and encouraging projects that reduce pressure on imported water.
Third, groundwater sustainability must remain a priority. In dry years, groundwater becomes essential, but over-pumping is not a long-term solution. I support stronger coordination between federal programs, state groundwater requirements, and local implementation so aquifers are protected for future generations.
Fourth, water quality must be treated as seriously as water supply. I support increased investment in drinking water treatment, wastewater upgrades, and targeted assistance for smaller and disadvantaged communities dealing with contamination and aging infrastructure.
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Ballot Designation
Member Ca. Board of Equalization
Candidate's Political Party
Democratic
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CANDIDATE STATEMENT; US HOUSE CA 48, MIKE SCHAEFER
Mike has travelled world, meetups Editor Pravda(Russia), Prime
Minister Margaret Thatcher(England), assistant to Maryland Governor William Donald Schaefer, wrote his Congressman when in high school(gotanswers—dreamed of someday having that job!)
Am best-educated, most-experienced. Notre Dame, UC Berkeley,
Georgetown Law. Several court cases protecting our voting rights, argued Supreme Court. Raised chickens, delivered newspapers, fisherman, as a kid. Sister (Frances Armstrong) Postmaster & General Store operator Pala Indian community District 48, managed stock market portfolio, 100s of rentals. San Diego City Councilman, City Prosecutor(sent drunk drivers to jail). Member San Diego County Board of Public Health, chair San Diego Camps for 6 th Graders. Son testified US Congress(Internet Gambling); son concert manager(Coachella Festival, working with a Beatle).
Washington, DC experience: Staff Senator Thomas Kuchel(Ca.), Securities & Exchange Commission analyst. Clerk, US Courts. State Board of Equalization serving ten million Californians including all of our Congress District 48, 3 winning elections! Campaigning all of Coachella Valley. Reduced office budget 80%! Wall Street intern.
Befriended, assisted celebrities, dozens of officials: actress Debbie
Reynolds, Carrie Fisher(Princess Leia, StarWars), Boxing champ Archie Moore, Duke Kahanamoku, & little people we admire: Cousin Itt(Addams Family), Hamburglar(McDonalds), MasterBlaster(Mad Max beyond Thunderdome), Lollipop Munchkin(Wizard Oz), Verne Troyer(Mini-Me).
Addressed Flower Growers, Civic Clubs. Champions our Veterans, Propostion 13, humane societies. Rocker Frank Zappa Mike’s classmate, Jimmy Rodgers(“Honeycomb”, “Kisses Sweeter Than Wine”) his pal.
Mike all about Fundamental Fairness. His case gave us randomized listing of candidates on ballots(Aaron Aardvark no longer first!). Mike is ready for Prime Time! Visit: mikefightsforus.com.
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