Sitting on the sidelines isn’t Matt Gunderson’s style. That’s why he’s running for California’s 38th State Senate District. California needs officeholders with real-world experience who aren’t afraid to say what they mean and act on it. In the State Senate, Gunderson will be a bipartisan problem solver, working with everyone to solve the challenges of our time including affordability, homelessness, crime, ensuring local control, and maintaining our quality of life.
A child’s future shouldn’t be determined by their race or their ZIP code. Sadly, while California has some of the best K-12 schools, we also have some of the worst… and the worst are often in communities that are already struggling. We need to refocus on making sure we recruit more teachers and pay them better if they are willing to work in schools with large numbers of disadvantaged students. Over time, the best way to reduce crime, fill good-paying jobs locally, and get people into the middle class is to make sure every student has the opportunity to learn in a clean, safe environment with skilled educators.