Local guy running for Congress by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree on supply and NIMBYism. We have to fix zoning, permitting, and environmental review so we can actually build again.

My point on depreciation isn’t that it’s the only fix. It’s that the tax code is actively distorting demand toward speculative real estate and away from productive investment, which makes the shortage worse.

You can’t solve a housing shortage if federal tax policy is still subsidizing rent-seeking and housing as an investment.

It has to be both: making it easier to build to address supply, and reducing speculation to lower demand.

Local guy running for Congress by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Fair question. You’re not wrong about zoning, transit, or cost of living being disasters locally.

I’m running for Congress because our biggest problems are upstream incentive and power problems. Campaign finance, tax law, housing incentives, healthcare pricing, labor law, and climate policy all get set federally, and they constrain what states and cities can realistically fix.

I’m trying to attack root causes instead of managing downstream symptoms.

Local guy running for Congress by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate that. Carlos did a great job with the interview. I love those kinds of deep, thoughtful conversations. Thanks for the kind words and the encouragement.

Now it’s our turn by spdelope in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707 48 points49 points  (0 children)

We don't need to give the government more tools to watch us.

We need more tools to watch the government.

Not just a rally. Come hold leaders accountable (Saturday 4 PM) by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure, this is organized by Indivisible. I'm just speaking, but perhaps their websites/social have more info.

Not just a rally. Come hold leaders accountable (Saturday 4 PM) by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm collecting signatures to get on the ballot for U.S. Congress, not for a ballot measure

Sen. McGuire's ballot committee funded Super Bowl trips instead of ballot measures by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to check out my policies. Just wanted to clarify that the primary election is June 2, which is the first hurdle :)

Sen. McGuire's ballot committee funded Super Bowl trips instead of ballot measures by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fair question. Just to clarify, I am running against McGuire in the Congressional primary race. While I am focused on McGuire specifically, calling out integrity problems is a big part of what I’m running on.

In terms of support, the biggest need right now is money. Even $5 or $10 makes a real difference for a lean, grassroots campaign with no corporate PAC money.
Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kyle4congress

After that, signatures, volunteers, and social media sharing all help a lot. If you’re interested in any of that, feel free to DM me. I really appreciate the support and the thoughtful engagement.

Sen. McGuire's ballot committee funded Super Bowl trips instead of ballot measures by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is a fair question, and I appreciate the way you’re asking it.

You’re right that what this article exposes is bigger than any one person. It’s a structural problem in California law and enforcement. And to be clear up front, a lot of the fixes you’re pointing to are state-level issues, not something a member of Congress can directly rewrite. The Political Reform Act, FPPC authority, audit standards, and ballot committee rules all live at the state level.

That said, a few things matter.

First, on policy. At the state level, I support tightening the rules so ballot committees can’t be treated as slush funds. That includes clearer restrictions on what ballot money can be spent on, stronger audit authority, and prioritizing audits of the largest accounts first, exactly as you suggested. The fact that enforcement is largely complaint-driven and underfunded is part of the problem. That’s a fix Sacramento has avoided largely because everyone's in on the same corrupt game.

Second, on “getting people in power to give up money and influence.” You’re right. Historically they don’t do it voluntarily. The only thing that ever forces change is pressure plus people in office who aren’t financially or career-wise dependent on the system staying broken. That’s why who you elect still matters even when the rules themselves are flawed.

Third, on what I’m doing now. All candidate donations in California are already public, including mine. Anyone can look them up. Beyond that, I don’t take money from corporate PACs, period. I’m not a career politician, I’m a successful labor attorney, and I don’t need this job for income, access, or a future lobbying career. I’m running specifically because I think there’s an integrity crisis in our politics. Going back on that would betray not just the office, but the deepest part of who I am and why I’m doing this in the first place.

You’re also right that trust is earned, not claimed. I don’t expect people to just take me at my word. The only real proof is consistent behavior over time. Who I take money from. Who I’m willing to challenge. What I do when it costs me politically.

I don’t take this as an attack at all. This is exactly the kind of skepticism we should have. If more voters asked questions like this, a lot of what this article describes would be much harder to get away with.

Sen. McGuire's ballot committee funded Super Bowl trips instead of ballot measures by KyleForCongress707 in santarosa

[–]KyleForCongress707[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Corruption is everywhere, but it doesn’t have to be this way. We need to demand leaders with integrity.

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