Joe has a proven record of standing up for taxpayers and defending the working class. Through Joe’s leadership, he secured a $600 million Vehicle License Fee refund for Orange County taxpayers, balanced the OCFA’s $500 million budget, prevented first responder layoffs, and preserved thousands of jobs. In Congress, he will continue his bi-partisan work to grow our middle class, help those in need, support small businesses, advocate for taxpayers, and bring dollars and jobs back home.

>>> Fight for good jobs because good jobs feed a good economy. Jobs with healthy benefits so that workers can invest back into the economy.
>>> Support small businesses.
>>> Ensure major corporations pay their fair share.
>>> Bring federal dollars back to the district, creating jobs right here at home and addressing major infrastructure needs.
>>> Serve as an advocate for taxpayers, protecting take-home pay and addressing the national debt crisis.
>>> Grow the middle class, lower costs, and strengthen our economy.

Reproductive freedom is personal to Joe. His son, Joey, was conceived through IVF (in vitro fertilization). Without reproductive freedom, Joe would not be a dad. This personal experience ingrained in him a deep commitment to protect women’s healthcare and their freedom of choice. Joe will fight to:

>>> Codify Roe v. Wade
>>> Protect and advance reproductive freedom
>>> Expand protections in women’s healthcare
>>> Improve access to affordable healthcare
>>> Advance paid maternity leave
>>> Increase access to contraception

Joe spent 34 years as an Orange County Fire Captain, putting out fires, saving lives, and preserving property. He is the only candidate in this race with a record of keeping us safe. We can count on Joe to:

>>> Fully fund law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.
>>> Secure our southern border through a common sense approach, increasing the number of border agents, improving the asylum-seeking process, and providing border emergency authority.
>> Remove dangerous drugs from our streets.
>>> Support a federal approach to cracking down on violent crime.

While we work to create an economy that works for all people, Joe will also lead the charge to make life more affordable in all aspects.

>>> Fight for Affordable Housing
What is affordable to one isn’t always affordable to another. We need to take a wholesome and aggressive approach to the housing crisis, while being mindful of public safety, affects on infrastructure, and the preservation
of property and open spaces.

>>> Fight for Affordable Healthcare
As President of the Orange County Professional Firefighters, Joe created a healthcare system for firefighters, first responders, retirees, and their families. It lowered the overall cost and increased benefits without raising taxes by a single penny. He will take this experience of working with both parties with him to Congress to fight for affordable healthcare solutions.

More priorities:

>>> Make college, including technical and vocational education, more affordable
>>> Reduce the cost of living
>>> Bring down the cost of prescription drugs
>>> Protect Social Security and Medicare

There is one expert in combatting wildfires in this race and that’s Joe Kerr. Joe is a national leader in combatting this crisis. In Congress, Joe will take his 34 years of experience to lead the effort in increased funding for fire detection technology and protecting homeowners from fire devastation.

>>> Secure federal funding for technology that would identify wildfires across California before they become out-of-control.
>>> Secure additional funding for firefighter resources, tools, and protections.
>>> Protect homeowner’s insurance, defending them from fire devastation.
>>> Hold serial polluters accountable.

Recently, there have been two mass shootings in the 40th Congressional District. In response, incumbent Young Kim continues to take money from the NRA and ignore this crisis.

>>> Universal background checks
>>> Restrict access to assault weapons
>>> Stronger restrictions on firearm availability to those with mental health concerns or that are flagged to law enforcement
>>> Remove the availability of high capacity magazines
>>> Enforce waiting periods

As a Fire Captain and labor leader, Joe had the honor of fighting to protect members of the LGBT community, their economic opportunity, and equality in the workplace. In Congress, He will continue my work to protect the LGBT community and expand their rights.

>>> Support and advocate for passage of the Equality Act.
>>> Protect marriage equality.
>>> Support increased funding for HIV and AIDS prevention, research, and treatment.
>>> Address discrimination through a wholesome federal response.
>>> Oppose any effort to discriminate and limit opportunity for LGBT people.