Overview:

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo has placed herself front and center of a Sacramento insider effort, orchestrated by Governor Gavin Newsom, to confuse voters and further weaken public safety. Late last night, Schiavo aligned with Newsom and voted for amendments to weaken a bill to reform Proposition 47 that had been in print for less than 24 hours. The law enforcement community concurs that these amendments will undermine their efforts to reform Proposition 47.

Recent Developments:

Emily Hoeven, a columnist with the San Francisco Chronicle, wrote:
“Newsom and Democratic leaders are so desperate to prevent a Proposition 47 reform measure from succeeding that they’re willing to subvert and twist the process they claim to revere more than anything else—democracy—to achieve their goals.” [Read Here]

Law Enforcement’s Stand:

Law enforcement is speaking loudly against the Sacramento political gamesmanship that Pilar Schiavo is engaging in. A group of 22 organizations representing California police officers stated: “Our law enforcement organizations are strongly opposed to the on-going political games in this latest effort to improperly influence and defeat a citizens’ initiative.”

Further, these police officer organizations criticized the Governor’s version—supported by Pilar Schiavo—as a “much weaker and less effective proposal compared to [the] certified ballot measure.”

Schiavo’s Pro-Criminal and Anti-Safety Record:

Undermining Public Safety:
Schiavo has a long history of undermining public safety, which most recently came to light when she failed to vote on a bill that would have allowed the deportation of convicted child predators and rapists who are in this country illegally. [Read Here]

Activism Background:
Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, Pilar Schiavo was deeply involved in protests and Defund the Police efforts. Schiavo issued several tweets calling for defunding the police and asking officers to quit their jobs. She also served as a political organizer in San Francisco.

Zero Credibility:
The fact is, Pilar Schiavo has demonstrated a long and consistent record of undermining public safety and law enforcement, and she has absolutely zero credibility on this issue. Her recent actions in the State Assembly provide further evidence that she is a creature of the Sacramento leftist wing of the Democratic Party and severely out of step with mainstream voters in the 40th Assembly District.

Conclusion:

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s recent actions and long-standing anti-law enforcement stance highlight her as a pro-criminal politician who prioritizes political games over public safety. Her alignment with Governor Newsom’s efforts to weaken Proposition 47 reform is just the latest in a series of decisions that jeopardize the safety and well-being of Californians. Voters in the 40th Assembly District deserve a representative who will stand firm on public safety, support law enforcement, and protect victims. Schiavo’s reckless ideology and votes will only lead to more innocents being victimized.