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When stakes are high and state coffers low, the 36^th District needs Linda K. Jones.

She knows how to do more with less.  She’s always finding ways to build consensus to get results.

Representing the 36^th District, Linda Jones will give voice to your concerns and work toward finding real solutions to challenges facing California.

Job Growth

Continue to encourage businesses to look to California in general and the High Desert region in particular to grow the jobs of the future in climate control, biotech, alternative energy, healthcare, aviation and national security.

Education

Emphasize the importance of high-caliber education not just as it affects school-age children, but as a major driver of home prices, new business decisions, infrastructure funding, economic growth and national security.

Public Safety

Instead of academic remedial programs for older teens, focus on prevention with after-school accelerated academic, vocational and recreational programs. Turn juvenile facilities into agents of positive change for youthful offenders with job and life skills training and placement.

Healthcare

Tackle healthcare reform to bring more quality, affordable and cost effective care to more High Desert residents.

Environment

Protect the overused California Delta to ensure future water resources for millions of Californians. Promote sustainable growth and conservation throughout the district.

Housing

Ensure that any legislation directed at assisting homeowners to prevent foreclosure be structured so it applies only to owner-occupied homes. California will not become a bailout for those who had tried to get rich quick from soaring housing prices and got stuck with their properties when the market began to dive.

Ensure that there is quality and affordable housing for our senior and developmentally disabled populations

Human Rights: Creating a Culture of Life

15 Years of Community Leadership despite a demanding teaching job, Linda Jones gives back to her community as a tireless civic leader.

Over 25 Years of Public Service As an educator and healthcare professional, Linda Jones brings real-world experience to critical issues facing the state legislature

• Elected to the Westside Union School District Governing Board in 2005 and served as President  2006-2007
• Third Vice President, Antelope Valley School Boards Assoc., 2006-present
• President, High Desert Alliance of Black School Educators, 2007-present
• Advisor, Highland High School Robotics Team, 2006-present
• Advisor, Highland High School Jr. Chapter of National Society of Black Engineer, 2006-2007
• Plan Committee Chair, Antelope Valley Community Labor Coalition, 2005-2007
• Active Member, Lancaster Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 2005-present
• Active Member, Palmdale School District Health Benefits Committee, 2003-2004
• Active Member, Palmdale Elementary Teachers Assoc. Bargaining Team, 2002-2005
• Active Member, Palmdale School District Fiscal Advisory Committee, 2003-2005
• Vice Chair, Mayor Richard Riordan’s Rent Adjustment Commission, 1993-1994
• Field Representative, State Assemblyman Richard Katz, CA State Legislature, 1990-1991  

Exceptional Credentials for Tackling Tough Issues

• Education Specialist Level I, Cal State , Northridge
• MA, Special Education, Cal State , Northridge
• BA, Urban Studies with emphasis in Community Development, CA State University, Northridge
• Vocational Nurse, Casa Loma College

Making Her Home and Raising Her Family in the Antelope Valley

• Antelope Valley resident since 1996
• Mother of 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren
• Husband Robert, teacher and licensed educational therapist,
• High school sweethearts, married 28 years

Linda says:  Make It Local. Make It Fair. Make It Happen.