Lourin Hubbard

Lourin Hubbard was born in Bakersfield, California. Hubbard graduated from Bakersfield High School. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from California State University at Fresno in 2013. Hubbard's career experience includes working as an operations manager and racial equity officer with the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in the Central Valley. I was raised by a single mother and lots of unofficial aunts and uncles, so I know the importance of community to the success of our future. I am an activist for environmental justice and racial equity in the community and as such I understand firsthand the issues and challenges facing the people of this district. I am guided by the principle that everyone, not just the privileged and affluent, deserve access to opportunity and the freedom to pursue their own happiness. My experiences have taught me the importance of speaking truth to power and garnering community attention so we can push our elected officials to act on fixing the environment, expanding SNAP benefits, and access to healthcare. If given the opportunity I will never stop fighting for the people I represent. Change only happens when people with big ideas, integrity, and the backbone to fight for what they believe step forward.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Healthcare is a fundamental human right. No one should have to choose between buying food, medicine, or the health of their family. Yet we are forced to make those choices every day. We must ensure every American has health  coverage and access to the highest quality healthcare.Rather than leading the world’s climate and energy policy, the U.S. has fallen behind not only our developed-world allies, but even rising powers such as China and Brazil. The Central Valley can become the leader of renewable energy for the country and lead in the green industrial revolution and create the jobs of the future.In order to begin to address the inequities in our communities we must have equitable access to quality education. From early education through adult education, we must build and maintain an affordable, quality education system accessible to all residents.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about the healthcare reform and expanding access to care for every single American. Healthcare is an area of policy that affects all of us and can directly lead to improving our quality of life. I have lived without consistent healthcare and I have seen the impacts of lack of healthcare. My mother passed away from a health condition, that if monitored properly, could have been treated and prolonged her life. We have all witnessed the meteoric rise to the cost of healthcare. The lack of access continue to drive individuals, families, and businesses past their breaking point all while insurance companies continue to gain billions of dollars in profits. We have had a healthcare system in this country that has provided guaranteed health care for millions of seniors for more than 51 years, called Medicare. I believe it is past time that we expand Medicare to include everyone in our health system . So that we can end end health disparities. We can reign in out of control costs, guarantee that everyone has access too quality care and that no family in the US goes bankrupt because a family member got sick.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I would say there are two people that I look up to the most. The first is my wife Erin Hubbard. There are a few reason as to why I would like to follow her example. Erin is one of the most independent-minded people I know. She does not give into peer pressure of compromise her beliefs to fit societal expectations. I am inspired by her personal convictions. Secondly, Erin is also very smart. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fresno State's with a degree in Nursing, and a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Lastly and the most important reason I want to follow my wife's example is her empathy. My wife has a desire to work to improve the lives of others. As a nurse she works everyday to provide care for those in need both physically and emotionally.

If I had to choose a famous person to look up to I would choose Abraham Lincoln. He faced tremendous adversity in both his professional capacity as the president presiding over a Civil War, and in his private life having dealt with the death of one son and the mental deterioration of his wife. I admire the unimaginable sacrifice and the grief that he had to endure all in devotion to his country.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I have alway been somewhat of an unorthodox kid. The nightly news rivaled cartoons in terms of popularity to me. As such I think the first historical event that I can remember directly is the election of George W. Bush in 2000. I was in 6th grade during that election.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was working at a cold storage facility for a local grower in Bakersfield, CA. I would work wrapping pallets of grapes and peppers and load them on to shipping trucks. This was a summer job that I had between going to football practices and summer school. I learned a lot about teamwork. My first dream job was working as an attractions host at the Walt Disney World Resort as a Disney College Program participant. I enjoyed every aspect of the work that I did their and ultimately progressed to a VIP Guest Relations Host. I learned a lot about guest service and leadership in these roles.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

The Doctor. He/she is the smartest in the room and solves problems with their mind.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The House of Representatives is the people's house and is the only federal offices directly elected since the founding of our country.The members of this body were supposed to be the closest representatives to the people of their district, because of this there is a lot of power that resides in this institution. The House is where articles of impeachment are drafted and representatives in the House choose the President of the United States in the event that no candidate receives the majority of electoral college votes.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe the only experience that is required to be a representative is the ability to listen and advocate for the people that are being represented. I think that a government made up from people from various professional and working class backgrounds provide a diversity of opinions.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our greatest challenge is learning to break through the partisan divide. There are vested interests in perpetuating this divide, but we must recognize that we are more than we voted for in the last election.

Campaign website

Hubbard's campaign website stated the following:

Education

Quality Education for All

Our students are confronting a student debt crisis and, for far too many, college is growing out of reach and apprenticeship programs are few and far between. Tackling the growing inequities in our communities starts with making sure that all of our children and young adults have access to a quality education, from pre-K and early education to all the way through college or trade and apprenticeship opportunities

Where to start:

Making the investments in public education that allow us to attract, train, and retain world-class educators, build modern school facilities in every community, and ensure that every student has the tools and skills they need to achieve their future goals.

Acknowledging and confronting policies that define opportunity by zip code.

Dismantling the school-to-incarceration pipeline and bringing an end to disciplinary policies that lead to the disproportionate exclusion and expulsion of Black and Brown students.

Tackling the enormous financial barriers that too often make education out of reach for working families and bury students under an insurmountable mountain of debt.

Canceling student loan debt, providing for debt-free public college, and expanding trade and apprenticeship opportunities.

Immigration Reform

Comprehensive Immigration Reform

America is a nation of immigrants. Those that immigrate to America seeking a better life for themselves and their families contribute to our national fabric and deserve to be able to live and work without fear. No human being is illegal. But politicians, both Democratic and Republican, have overseen a cruel, broken system that has allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) to roam through our communities, tearing families apart and putting children in cages with impunity and forcing millions of undocumented immigrants into the shadows. This must change - NOW.

Where to start:

Root our immigration policies in humanity and fairness. This includes abolishing ICE, an agency less than 20 years old, placing a moratorium on the deportation of non-violent criminals that are tearing families apart, and ending cruel, inhumane detention practices.

Restore refugee protections in asylum cases and increase funding to add immigration judges and hire more court staff to expedite the adjudication of immigration cases.

Codify protections for DREAMers into law and establish a permanent path to citizenship for both the children and parents of undocumented immigrants.

Tackle the root causes of migration from Central America, which is fueled by escalating violence and despair in those countries. Stopgap measures, such as more border fencing and paying Mexico to interdict refugees, are neither just nor enough to solve the problem. Our country must work closer with our Central American partners and neighbors to facilitate local violence prevention and anti-gang recruitment programs and economic opportunities to create a lasting solution.

Climate & Environment

Acting on Climate and Building a Green Economy

Time is running out for us to meaningfully combat the climate crisis. Scientists and experts are unanimous: we must act now. But rather than leading the world on climate, our country has fallen behind and sat on its hands for far too long. The Central Valley can become a leader in investing in renewable energy technologies, creating thousands of jobs, and ushering in a green industrial revolution for our future generations.​

Where to start:

Commit to a 100% renewable energy, net-zero emissions future and expanding both current and emergent renewable power sources, retrofitting buildings and homes for energy-efficiency, incubating zero-emission construction and manufacturing practices, and investing in clean, alternative modes of transportation such as high-speed rail.

Confront environmental injustice head on. Communities in the Central Valley suffer from some of the worst cases of asthma in the country. We must create an environmental justice fund that will tackle environmental issues that disproportionately affect low-income and communities of color, such as lead in drinking water and toxic air pollution.

Hold chronic polluters and bad corporate actors accountable for their lies and deploying every legal and political method to do so, including ending rebates for the fossil fuel industry and introducing criminal liability.

Secure a just transition that invests in training and adjustment resources for workers currently employed in the fossil fuel industry and communities deeply embedded in the extraction economy and gives unions a seat at the table.

Federal Jobs Guarantee

A Federal Jobs Guarantee

All across America and the Central Valley, there are children and seniors in need of care, bridges and roads in disrepair, under-equipped schools, and people unemployed or making starvation wages. We have work that isn't getting done and people in need of good-paying jobs. We need a federal jobs guarantee to put people to work under a union and with a living wage.

Opioid Crisis

Drug Addiction and Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Drug addiction is ravaging our communities here in the Valley. To resolve this crisis, we must stop seeing opioid use disorder as a crime or law enforcement issue, and begin to approach it as the medical condition that it is.

Where to start:

Equip first responders with the resources they need to save lives in emergency situations.

Increase the number of substance abuse treatment providers, especially in underserved communities, by incentivizing practitioners and investing in community-based programs.

Decriminalize and legalize cannabis, expunge past cannabis-related convictions that have disproportionately incarcerated Black and Brown communities, and take the revenue going to the drug cartels and dealers and reinvest it in the communities hit hardest by the War on Drugs.

Stem the flow of opioids by holding the big pharmaceutical companies responsible and liable for knowingly flooding our communities with highly addictive and destructive drugs.

Healthcare

Medicare For All

Health care is a fundamental human right. No one should have to choose between putting food on the table and obtaining life-saving treatments for their family. Yet too many people are forced to make those choices every day. In Congress, I won't stop fighting until every American has health coverage and access to the highest quality health care.

Studies and countries such as Canada and France have shown that a single-payer, Medicare for All model can increase access, improve health outcomes, and lower costs.

Where to start:

Pass the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Act, the Prescription Drug Price Relief Act, and the Affordable and Safe *Prescription Drug Importation Act to allow for price negotiation and trade of life-saving drugs, medications, and treatments.

Eliminate pre-existing medical debt.

Destigmatize mental health diagnoses, expand mental health services for all Americans, and increase funding for mental health research.

Build on bipartisan initiatives to speed funding for cancer research, trials, and therapies.

Protect and expand reproductive health care for all.

Prioritize addressing maternal health care disparities and expanding post-natal support and access to child care services.

Agriculture

Agriculture

Here in the Central Valley, farming is more than just a profession. It is a way of life for communities in the Central Valley and fundamental to our history and character. Our next Congressperson must champion our small and medium-sized family farms, allow them thrive and to be competitive, and provide them with the support and resources needed for them to be good stewards of our natural resources.

Our state produces over a third of the country's vegetables and two thirds of its fruits and nuts. Here in the Central Valley, we are often called the nation's "salad bowl", a title we proudly deserve: our District is home to Fresno and Tulare Counties, which are consistently in the top ten of agricultural counties in California, hosts the largest AG Expo in the globe, and grow 78% of the almonds in the world.

But for far too long, giant agribusiness has dominated both the market and agricultural policymaking, leaving our family farms behind. It is time to break up "Big Ag", end their sweetheart tax breaks, foster more competition, and put our family farms first.

Where to start:

Promote sustainable agriculture by providing financial support and incentives to farmers that adopt climate-friendly techniques and practices.

Build local and regional food supply chains to increase access to distribution markets for small and medium-sized family farms and widen the availability of fresh, healthy, and local-grown produce for nearby communities.

Expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to include use for organic products, which would support organic farmers, grow the market, and allow everyone to eat the healthiest food available.

Childcare & Paid Family Leave

Expanding Childcare and Paid Family Leave for Working Families

As child care costs soar across our District and our country, I will fight to make childcare affordable and accessible for all. Investing in our parents and kids not only is key to promoting gender equality, economic security, and successful learning outcomes for our children, but also creates thousands of jobs and supports our working families.

Where to start:

Renew a federal commitment to supporting parents and families by supporting incentives for employers that provide child care and incubating successful state-level family leave and child care programs.

Create a national paid family leave program based on six months of leave for all." to: "Create a national paid family leave program, with every parent and working adult eligible, that includes six months of leave and time off for families during the moments that matter most.

Pass national fair scheduling legislation. It is unacceptable that so many low-wage workers in the retail and service industries are forced to work multiple jobs and still struggle just to get by. They deserve the flexibility and income security equivalent to the essential nature of their work and to raise a family.

Infrastructure

Infrastucture

Our nation's infrastructure is on a dire verge of collapse. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave out a "D" average in its 2021 Report Card for America's Infrastructure. Here in the Central Valley, the highways and freeways that move people and goods and sustain our economy are crumbling with cracks, potholes, and neglect. Our water systems that provide for essential recreational and drinking water, irrigation, and sewage and waste disposal are way past overdue for maintenance and upgrades. We desperately need to invest in fixing and upgrading our infrastructure to meet carbon-free standards, create millions of good-paying jobs, spur our economy, and guarantee a better future.

Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing for All

Our state is confronting a major housing and homelessness crisis that politicians have failed to take seriously. Rents and prices are skyrocketing in the Valley. We need to take bold action and put every option on the table so that every American can have the right to a roof over their heads.

Where to start:

Reintroduce and pass the bipartisan Fighting Homelessness through Housing and Services Act to provide increased federal funding and grants for states and localities for more transitional housing, mental health and substance abuse resources, and more social services and job training opportunities for our homeless and displaced neighbors.

Secure the dignity and independence of people with disabilities by passing the Disability Integration Act to protect disabled and elderly Americans from unnecessary institutionalization.[3]

—Lourin Hubbard's campaign website (2022)[4]