Across each of the categories listed below, please use a 1–5 scale to rank each issue based on its importance to you and your loved ones.

1 = Not Important 
5 = Extremely Important

Cost of Living / Affordability

Impact of Tariffs on Everyday Goods (e.g., higher prices on imported goods)
Tax Relief (reducing the tax burden on families)
Energy/Utility Costs (electricity, gas, water)
Increase in Subsidies for Low- and Middle-Class Families (financial support to reduce costs)
Access to Social Programs (food assistance, income support, etc.)

Public Safety

Increase in Intervention/Mentorship Programs (youth support, violence prevention)
Funding Local Law Enforcement (staffing, training, equipment)
Tougher Penalties on Repeat Offenders (stricter sentencing for chronic offenders)
Recidivism Reduction Programs (rehabilitation and reentry support)
Community Policing (building trust between police and neighborhoods)

Immigration

Access to Legal Protections (due process, safeguards from exploitation)
Legal Aid Funding (free or low-cost immigration legal services)
Employment Rights (worker protections regardless of status)
Regulations for Law Enforcement Practices (standards for interactions with immigrants)
Increase in Safe Havens in Communities (schools, hospitals, courts as protected spaces)

Health Care

Universal Health Care (expanding coverage for all residents)
Covered California Subsidies (lowering insurance premiums)
Protect and Strengthen Medi-Cal (improving access and benefits)
Health Insurance Tax Credits (reducing monthly health plan costs)
Access to Mental Health Resources (therapy, crisis services, counseling)

Housing / Homelessness

First-Time Home Buyer Programs (down payment support, assistance loans)
Access to Rental Assistance Programs (assistance with rent)
Housing Affordability (availability of reasonably priced homes)
Regulations for Mobile/RV Parks (fair practices and tenant protections)
Homelessness Prevention Programs (rapid rehousing, crisis support)
Zoning Reform (allowing more housing options in communities)

Workforce Development

Support Services (childcare, transportation, work-related expenses)
Apprenticeship Opportunities (paid, hands-on career training)
Industry Partnerships (colleges and employers working together)
Job Placement Services (career counseling, résumé help, job matching)

Education

Funding for Local Education Agencies (support for schools and classrooms)
Access to Career Technical Education (hands-on, career-focused training)
Empowering Parents’ Role in Education (involvement in decisions and school engagement)
Reducing Disparities in Access to Quality Education (addressing inequities across communities)

Human Services

Foster Youth Programs (support for youth in and transitioning out of foster care)
Access to Mental Health Resources (counseling, crisis response, therapy)
CalFresh Protection / Increase in Food Insecurity Programs (nutrition support and food access)
Access to Social Programs (basic support services for families)

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