Angelica Duenas

Green | California

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Angelica Duenas


Party

Green


Election Year

2018


Election

Primary


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 29


Incumbent

No


Links

Angelica Duenas websites
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EDUCATION

Woodbury University, Burbank, CA, MA, Organizational Leadership, 2013

California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, BA, Political Science-Public Administration, 2007

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, Councilmember, 2010-2013, Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council

Councilmember, 2016-present

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

President, Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, 2010-2012

1st VP, Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, 2012-2013

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

2nd VP, Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, 2012

ENDORSEMENTS

LIBERAL (4)

Americans for Democratic Action

Demand Universal Healthcare

Peace and Freedom Party

Santa Clara Green Party of California

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Disagree

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Strongly Disagree

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Strongly Disagree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Disagree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has a livable income.

Strongly Agree

It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health insurance.

Strongly Agree

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which permitted our system of limited government.

No Answer

More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

Strongly Agree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Disagree

Additional regulations are needed to prevent climate change.

Strongly Agree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Strongly Disagree

The United States should help defend Israel from attack by its enemies.

Disagree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Disagree

Islamic law (Sharia) should take precedence over national and state laws where there are Islamic majority communities in the U. S.

Strongly Disagree

Congress should pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

No Answer

People should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on "gender identity."

Strongly Agree

I support sanctuary cities.

Strongly Agree

It is OK for Congress to exempt itself from compliance with laws applicable to all citizens.

Strongly Disagree

I support the death penalty.

Strongly Disagree

Tuition-free public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Agree

The United States should protect its sovereignty from the United Nations.

Neutral

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Strongly Disagree

I voted in these primaries and general elections:

2010 General Election, 2012 General Election, 2014 General Election, 2016 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

There should be no restrictions on abortion access. Over 99% of abortions happen before 20 weeks...abortions after 20 weeks are due to medical danger to the mother or child - so there is no reason to restrict access. Restricting access to abortion is dangerous and irresponsible.

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of radical Islamic terrorism?

Th US should stop invading and disrupting foreign countries - by acts of war and by election tampering.

What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?

Did not answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am agnostic in beliefs and Catholic in tradition. I believe that mankind is here to help make our surroundings a better place than we found.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Liberal

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

https://knock-la.com/angelica-duenas-mounts-a-green-challenge-in-a-democratic-district-c53ca5846097

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

I am a strong advocate of Single Payer Healthcare. We need to get insurance companies out of the middle and have a nationalized healthcare system for ALL. The same healthcare to the general public as our elected representatives.

What role should government play in boosting the economy?

We need to enact a Green New Deal. Similar to the Great New Deal. Where the Federal government will the the main employer - funding Greening of our nation while addressing our crumbling infrastructure. Retraining of the workforce to prepare for a 100% Renewable USA by 2030. Federal Education Loan forgiveness - an immediate economic stimulus that would be felt in all cities nationwide.

What changes should be made to the tax code?

Did not answer

What is the best way to bring down unemployment?

Guaranteed federal jobs program

How would you guarantee Social Security benefits for future generations?

Get rid of the wage base limit. All income to be eligible for a Social Security tax. Stop borrowing from the SSA funds.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

MA in Organizational Leadership, BA in Political Science-Public Administration, 2 terms as President of Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, 1 term as VP of SVANC. Born and raised in my district. Mother of 5 children who are attending local public schools. Working hard and doing the right thing to get ahead but I am still struggling to make ends meet much like those in my community. We are tired of working 40+ hours a week and still struggling.

E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:

angelica4congress@gmail.com 818-962-8392

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Angelica is the Green & Corporate Free candidate in CA29 in the 2018 race! Angelica was a Bernie Sanders Delegate at the 2016 DNC and is now the 1st woman in over 15 YEARS to run for congress in our district! She understands our community's needs because she was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Graduated from Poly High School and attended Valley College. And she's a council-member of the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council, where she held one term as 1st VP and two terms as President. She is a mother and is raising her children in OUR community where they attend public school. She believes in addressing the lack of housing and homelessness problems, she even helped form the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the L.A. Tenants Union.

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