1. Matt, you’ve been around the track a couple of times and you were the Republican candidate for Congress in this area in 2008. Why have you decided to run for Assembly this time?
2. Can you tell me a little about your personal background. How long have you lived on the Central Coast and how long have you had your business here?
3. You immigrated to America from Finland. Can you tell us about that?
4. Tell me a little about your family. You have a daughter in the Air Force, don’t you? Any grandchildren?
5. The State of California faces another massive deficit next year, as much as $21 billion. How would you address this issue if you were elected to the Assembly?
6. Would you rule out a tax increase?
7. What can be done to improve the business climate in this state, with companies and jobs fleeing to Arizona and Nevada?
8. What are your thoughts on illegal immigration?
9. The cost of public employee salaries, benefits, and pensions continues to skyrocket. What can be done to control these costs?
10. The health care debate has dominated discussion in Washington for months now. What can be done at the state level to reduce premiums and expand coverage to the uninsured?
11. You’re very concerned about state sovereignty and the Tenth Amendment. Can you discuss your thoughts on these issues?
12. Finally, How do you differ from your opponents in this race? What sets you apart? Have you been more involved in the community, for example?
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