Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
State Assemblymember/Teacher
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Assemblymember Addis was first elected in 2022 after serving on the Morro Bay City Council and as Mayor Pro Tem. Prior to entering politics, she was an educator with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District for twenty years.
Since joining the Legislature, she has had a fairly good voting record on justice reform, earning an “A” on our Legislative Scorecard in 2023 and 2025 and a “B” in 2024.
Public Safety Platform:
Assemblymember Addis does not offer her views on public safety on her campaign website. However, since her justice reform voting record has been strong overall, IJ Action recommends that voters re-elect Assemblymember Addis.
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Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Data Scientist
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
Susannah Brown is a data strategy consultant who advocates at the local level for school funding, water reliability, and housing feasibility.
Public Safety Platform:
Brown does not discuss her views on public safety on her campaign website. She does not list any endorsements.
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Children’s Advocate/Businesswoman
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
Shannon Kessler is a stay at home mother who has also served as an Arroyo Grande Parks and Recreation Commissioner and former PTA President. She also founded Save and Girls’ Sports Central Coast, a local group that advocates against trans girls participating in girls’ sports.
Public Safety Platform:
On her campaign website, Kessler parrots a false narrative that retail crime is increasing, stating: “Retail theft and repeat crime hurt workers, families, and small business owners alike. We need smart, balanced public safety policies that hold offenders accountable while focusing resources where they actually reduce crime.”
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