Political Party:

Democrat

Ballot Designation:

Councilmember/Nonprofit Executive

Law Enforcement Contributions: California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC 

Background:

Rogers is a Santa Rosa City Councilmember, having served in that role for seven years including two terms as Mayor. Prior to elected office, Rogers was a legislative aide in the State Assembly and State Senate, most notably working as campaign manager and senior district representative for Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire.

Public Safety Platform:

Rogers does not have a public safety platform, and has been largely focused on environmental and climate issues while serving on Santa Rosa City Council. However, while on council Rogers supported a program called inRESPONSE, which diverts some 911 calls away from police and towards mental health professionals, social workers, and homeless service providers. 

In separate interviews on criminal justice issues, Rogers outlined support for repealing the Three Strikes Law or limiting its application to only the most violent crimes, and also eliminating ineffective sentence enhancements that lead to life in prison, including gun-related enhancements.

IJ Action recommends AD 2 voters support Chris Rogers because his opponent strongly supports expanding police and prison authorities.

Website:

chrisrogersforassembly.com

Political Party:

Republican

Ballot Designation:

 Retired Special Educator

Law Enforcement Contributions: None as of 8/23/24

Background:

Greer is a Trustee of the Del Norte Unified School District, a position he has held for a couple of years. He served 14 years as trustee for Paradise Union School District, and is a retired special education teacher

Public Safety Platform:

Greer’s website outlines the following public safety platform: “Crime rates are rising, affecting streets, homes, and schools. Current policies fail to hold offenders accountable, leading to repeated offenses. California families need assurances that they can provide for their families and keep them safe.” His platform calls for “restoring and increasing police authority” and “reinstating consequences for criminal activities” among other policies like lowering the arrest threshold for theft.

Greer has endorsed Proposition 36, a measure that will appear on the November 2024 General Election ballot that would bring back felony charges for drug possession, create new enhancements for retail theft, and gut major components of Proposition 47. It is being led by district attorneys, police and prison associations, and big corporations like Walmart and Home Depot

Website:

mikegreerassembly2024.com