Mark C. Patlan for State Assembly, 73rd District

Independent Republican for Reform

I am an Independent Republican and fiscal conservative asking you to vote for me in the June 3 Republican Primary for State Assembly because California needs reform.

Education Reform

California must provide quality education to our children. Yet, money that should go to the classroom is being spent on bureaucracy and waste. And too many disadvantaged children are trapped in underperforming schools.

The solution is not more spending, but better spending - education reform. But, Sacramento bureaucrats care more about themselves than about our children, and stand in the way of reform. That's why Republicans, Independents, and Democrats must join together to Put Schools First.

Don't just complain about education, do something - spread the word about education reform.

Healthcare Reform

Our healthcare system is broken. People need access to affordable quality healthcare. Too many politicians are selling snake oil - the idea that "Universal Healthcare" means "free healthcare". But nothing in life is free, and "Universal Healthcare" can't cut costs without cutting benefits. That's why we should focus on common sense reforms for improving healthcare access, affordability, and quality.

Political Reform

Like so many of you, I am disappointed with our political establishment and elected officials, and tired of politics as usual that is not getting the job done. But politics as usual is not our only choice. Help me reform California politics:

Budget Reform

Budgeting reform will protect taxpayers and help end the cycle of budget disasters by ensuring that California provides for the bad times by putting aside money in the good times, and lives within its means.

Redistricting Reform

Redistricting reform is necessary to help end the cycle of budget disasters by putting competition back into elections. If competition is good for consumers, it is also good for voters.