Dirk for Governor Information

California is the most successful state in the Union and the 4th largest economy in the world. - We have a vibrant economy, - our world class education is coveted, - we are a driver of worldwide technical innovation and - our diverse immigrant communities are enabling our leadership in the world like no other place. At the same time we are at the cusp of fundamental changes in the way we work, changes in our environment, society and politics that demand forward looking thinking and addressing head on the challenges that we are facing. We cannot rest on our laurels but need to constantly strive to do better. I strongly believe in the important role of government, within limits that guarantee our individual freedoms and privacy. What keeps us together as a society is a government that sets the rules within which individuals, businesses and government work together to create opportunities and a fair and level playing field. Government exists not for its own purpose, but to take on those tasks that cannot be done by the individual or a business. As governor, I will focus on housing, education, health care, taxation, criminal justice reform and high speed trains. I will work as a Servant of the People, with everyone, no matter which party affiliation, who is willing to support my policy.