The Riverside County Registrar of Voters got out the Voter Information Guide for the November election this last week, mailed to every voter. Many voters were surprised to see that while there were official candidate statements from all the people running for Judge, State Senator, and Water District Board, there was only one statement from a candidate for State Assembly in the 63rd District: Kevin Akin. His opponent Natasha Johnson didn’t have a word to say to the voters in the sample ballot pamphlet.

Kevin’s answers to questions from Southern California News Group can be found here.

His opponent didn’t answer any of the questions.

Yard signs are now available for supporters to put on their lawns or fences. The slogan is “For working people, not billionaires.”

If you are willing to let us put up a sign in your yard, please send an e-mail with your name and address to kevin@kevinakin4california.org and we will bring it to you.

The outline of a mountain range at the top of the sign shows the Santa Ana Mountains as seen from Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. The mountain peaks form the southwest border of the 63rd Assembly District, and they are visible from high points throughout the district.

Candidate Statement for Kevin Akin for State Assembly, District 63

Many politicians say they want to represent everyone in Sacramento or Washington. I don’t. I seek to represent working people. I have no interest in representing the very wealthy, who have plenty of representation already. I refuse contributions from corporations or corporate PACs.

Born and raised in Western Riverside County, I have worked as a carpenter, a steelworker, and a steam engineer. My wife and I have four adult children and five grandchildren. My real-life experiences have given me a solid understanding of the problems and concerns of the people of this district, and an understanding of the willingness of people to find solutions.

A life-long community volunteer, I have been an activist or officer in dozens of organizations over the years, including medical and childcare nonprofits, hobby clubs, historic preservation advocates, and neighborhood groups. Active in four unions over my working life, I have also served many years on the board of my religious congregation, and have volunteered for many good candidates for public office.

Another reason to vote for me is experience I lack. I have no experience taking money from the corporate wealthy and then voting their way in the legislature.

I bring one question to every issue and proposal: What is good for workers and their families?

We need affordable housing, childcare, and transportation; free public education, from pre-school through university; medical care for all. We need legislators who act for workers, not billionaires.

kevinakin4california.org

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This statement was submitted to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters on August 5th, to be included in the sample ballot pamphlets to be sent to every voter before the November 3rd general election. Thanks to generous donors who contributed the $3,250.00 required to pay for the candidate statement.