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Ahead of the November general election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.
MORE: Read all the candidate responses in our Voter Guide
Name: Stephan Hohil
Current job title: Entrepreneur
Political party affiliation: Republican
Incumbent: No
Other political positions held: N/A
City where you reside: Santa Monica
Campaign website or social media: www.stephanhohil.com
It’s no secret that California will play an outsized role in AI development and regulation. That was a big topic for the legislature this year, but what is one way you’d like to see the legislature tackle concerns about bias or transparency in the AI space or encourage innovation and start-ups? (Please be specific in your response, and keep your answer to 200 words or less.)
I always believe that technology can be used for both good and bad. Do not regulate AI. Just as physics and chemistry lead to dangerous reactions, they are not hidden secrets, yet they are controlled by common sense measures. What needs to be supported is the ability for people to come forward and report to authorities without worrying about a backlash. Just as an individual has a duty and right to report a crime.
Before California voters this year is a proposition to increase the state’s minimum wage to $18 per hour, the nation’s highest, by 2026. Do you support increasing the minimum wage in this way? Why or why not? (Please keep your answer to 150 words or less.)
I do not believe in minimum wages. I believe in merit-based work ethics.
This year, California faced a large budget deficit that put a strain on lawmakers’ ability to fund certain programs and projects going forward. What is one thing you believe the state should do to avoid such large deficits in the future? (Please be specific in your answer, and limit it to 150 words or less.)
Stop all unnecessary social service programs and remove many government agencies all together. There are too many government employees that do not contribute to society and are bleeding the taxpayer system.
Speaking of the budget, there are multiple proposed bond measures before voters this year. Is the state in a good place to issue bonds for state programs and infrastructure projects? Should certain programs or projects be prioritized over others? (Please be specific in your response, and keep your answer to 200 words or less.)
Cleaning up the streets from the homeless problem and removing all illegal immigrants. Next, we need to give first priority to all Veterans for housing. We need to criminalize all theft and crime to the maximum to get society back to civility. The bonds should be used to promote infrastructure and education only. No special interests.
Cost of living is high on the list of concerns among voters, particularly among younger people. What is one bipartisan proposal you have to alleviate concerns about high prices or the cost of living in California? (Please be specific in your response, and limit it to 200 words.)
We need to incentivize work versus welfare and stop all the free money going to lazy fraudsters that can earn their keep by getting a job! Get rid of all government rent and property building restrictions to build more housing quickly.
The legislature this year considered recommendations from a first-in-the-nation task force that considered how California could atone for past racism and discrimination against Black people, including potential compensation. What do you believe is the role of the state in atoning for the atrocities committed against Black people? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)
Everyone has been persecuted in history. Suck it up, we all have equal rights in the USA.
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently ordered state agencies to remove homeless encampments on state property and urged cities to follow through. What else do you propose the state do to help eradicate homelessness? (Please limit your response to 200 words or less.)
The homeless need to be reviewed for mental illness, drug addiction and illegal status and implement immediate offices to take control. We need to institute more mental facilities and also work programs to get people down on their luck a shot at earning a sound living again.
Similarly, Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged county leaders to take advantage more of a new state law that makes it easier to place someone with severe mental health or substance abuse issues into conservatorships, an effort to keep more people out of homelessness. But local leaders in Southern California have said they need more time and resources to build, fund and staff more mental health facilities. Is there anything the legislature could — or should — do to aid communities struggling to find the resources to properly provide this type of mental health support? (Please be specific in your answer, and limit the response to 200 words or less.)
Government has to many useless unelected people who do not care. It is time to remove and replace them with competent people on all levels. People with talent and skill and passion to make it happen. Get rid of career bureaucrats
What’s the No. 1 song on your playlist while you’re on the campaign trail?
“Pink Houses”-John Mellencamp
Ahead of the November general election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.
MORE: Read all the candidate responses in our Voter Guide
Name: Stephan Hohil
Current job title: Entrepreneur
Political party affiliation: Republican
Incumbent: No
Other political positions held: N/A
City where you reside: Santa Monica
Campaign website or social media: www.stephanhohil.com
It’s no secret that California will play an outsized role in AI development and regulation. That was a big topic for the legislature this year, but what is one way you’d like to see the legislature tackle concerns about bias or transparency in the AI space or encourage innovation and start-ups? (Please be specific in your response, and keep your answer to 200 words or less.)
I always believe that technology can be used for both good and bad. Do not regulate AI. Just as physics and chemistry lead to dangerous reactions, they are not hidden secrets, yet they are controlled by common sense measures. What needs to be supported is the ability for people to come forward and report to authorities without worrying about a backlash. Just as an individual has a duty and right to report a crime.
Before California voters this year is a proposition to increase the state’s minimum wage to $18 per hour, the nation’s highest, by 2026. Do you support increasing the minimum wage in this way? Why or why not? (Please keep your answer to 150 words or less.)
I do not believe in minimum wages. I believe in merit-based work ethics.
This year, California faced a large budget deficit that put a strain on lawmakers’ ability to fund certain programs and projects going forward. What is one thing you believe the state should do to avoid such large deficits in the future? (Please be specific in your answer, and limit it to 150 words or less.)
Stop all unnecessary social service programs and remove many government agencies all together. There are too many government employees that do not contribute to society and are bleeding the taxpayer system.
Speaking of the budget, there are multiple proposed bond measures before voters this year. Is the state in a good place to issue bonds for state programs and infrastructure projects? Should certain programs or projects be prioritized over others? (Please be specific in your response, and keep your answer to 200 words or less.)
Cleaning up the streets from the homeless problem and removing all illegal immigrants. Next, we need to give first priority to all Veterans for housing. We need to criminalize all theft and crime to the maximum to get society back to civility. The bonds should be used to promote infrastructure and education only. No special interests.
Cost of living is high on the list of concerns among voters, particularly among younger people. What is one bipartisan proposal you have to alleviate concerns about high prices or the cost of living in California? (Please be specific in your response, and limit it to 200 words.)
We need to incentivize work versus welfare and stop all the free money going to lazy fraudsters that can earn their keep by getting a job! Get rid of all government rent and property building restrictions to build more housing quickly.
The legislature this year considered recommendations from a first-in-the-nation task force that considered how California could atone for past racism and discrimination against Black people, including potential compensation. What do you believe is the role of the state in atoning for the atrocities committed against Black people? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)
Everyone has been persecuted in history. Suck it up, we all have equal rights in the USA.
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently ordered state agencies to remove homeless encampments on state property and urged cities to follow through. What else do you propose the state do to help eradicate homelessness? (Please limit your response to 200 words or less.)
The homeless need to be reviewed for mental illness, drug addiction and illegal status and implement immediate offices to take control. We need to institute more mental facilities and also work programs to get people down on their luck a shot at earning a sound living again.
Similarly, Gov. Gavin Newsom has urged county leaders to take advantage more of a new state law that makes it easier to place someone with severe mental health or substance abuse issues into conservatorships, an effort to keep more people out of homelessness. But local leaders in Southern California have said they need more time and resources to build, fund and staff more mental health facilities. Is there anything the legislature could — or should — do to aid communities struggling to find the resources to properly provide this type of mental health support? (Please be specific in your answer, and limit the response to 200 words or less.)
Government has to many useless unelected people who do not care. It is time to remove and replace them with competent people on all levels. People with talent and skill and passion to make it happen. Get rid of career bureaucrats
What’s the No. 1 song on your playlist while you’re on the campaign trail?
“Pink Houses”-John Mellencamp
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