Assembly District 79
ENDORSED
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D)
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
County Education Professional
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 8/23/24
Background:
Sharp-Collins is a Community Engagement Specialist for the San Diego County Office of Education and Professor in the Dept. of Africana Studies at San Diego State University. She is the former District Director for then- Assemblymember (now CA Secretary of State) Dr. Shirley Weber.
Public Safety Platform:
In her endorsement questionnaire, Sharp-Collins outlines support for abolishing the death penalty and repealing the Three Strikes law, and fully funding unarmed crisis responders.
Sharp-Collins references public safety on her campaign website when she writes, “Be a leader in the fight against gun violence; get illegal guns off the streets, and champion legislation that addresses systemic issues contributing to gun violence so every Californian, regardless of race or gender, will feel safe in every community.”
Her website also includes the following: “Support policies that address racial and gender inequities and promote social justice, and always protect the right to vote, women’s health care and reproductive freedoms, and our civil rights.” She is endorsed by many state elected officials, including outgoing Assemblymember Akilah Weber, the CA Democratic Party, and several labor and social justice organizations.
Because of her vocal support for justice reform and due to the fact that her opponent is strongly supported by law enforcement, IJ Action proudly endorses LaShae Sharp-Collins for Assembly.
Website:
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Councilmember / Environmental Attorney
Law Enforcement Contributions:
San Diego Police Officers Association
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC PAC)
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
Background:
Parent is an elected official on the La Mesa City Council, currently serving as Vice Mayor. He is also CEO and general counsel for Circulate San Diego, a nonprofit that advocates for transit-oriented housing, bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Public Safety Platform:
Parent does not have an issues page on his website, and little information is publicly available regarding his public safety stances. However, he is the only candidate in the race who has received campaign contributions from law enforcement, and he is endorsed by the Peace Officers Research Association of California, San Diego Police Officers Association, La Mesa Police Officers Association, andCalifornia Statewide Law Enforcement Association.
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