Ted Nordblum

Ted Nordblum was born in Buffalo, New York. He earned a high school diploma from Rim of the World High School. His career experience includes working as an owner of Titan Medical, as a heavy equipment operator, actor, voice actor, bartender, sales representative, and in construction.[1] Nordblum is affiliated with the Labor Union and Operating Engineers Union.[2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Ted Nordblum is a longtime Conejo Valley resident, small business owner, actor, and martial artist. Raised in a working-class family, Ted learned at a young age the American values of hard work, determination, and self-reliance. After working in construction and as a heavy equipment operator, he opened his own medical device business right here in Thousand Oaks, where he has worked for the past 18 years. Ted was inspired to run for office after witnessing the erosion of our freedoms, of our economy, and our communities. Located in Southern California, the 42nd District includes portions of East Ventura County and West Los Angeles County. This includes the communities of Agoura Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Calabasas, Malibu, Moorpark, Oak Park, Pacific Palisades, Santa Rosa Valley, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Topanga, and Westlake Village. Ted currently lives in Newbury Park with his wife, Donna, and his dog and cat, Buddy and Boo.

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?

Our current leaders in Sacramento are responsible for tearing down the pillars of what has served as the foundation for our community; public safety, economic prosperity, and our overall quality of life.You deserve a better California - one that deserves to be called The Golden State.I’m running to represent you, and I am determined to deliver lasting results that rid our community of crime, homelessness, and economic uncertainty. I am the only candidate for Assembly who is running to protect Prop 13, cut gas taxes, support our law enforcement officers, and empower parents in shaping their kids' education.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Affordability and Jobs

Neighborhood Safety

Education Reform

Homelessness

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My business experience and my empathy for others.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Affordability and public safety.

Costs and taxes keep increasing, and our communities are being overrun by crime and homeless encampments. We deserve a better California.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

When I spoke with a group of younger voters. Every single one of them said that they can't afford to live in California, and that they don't feel safe in their own neighborhoods or out in public. They deserve a better California.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Senator Shannon Grove

Senator Tony Strickland (Former)

California Republican Party

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

Rebuild California

California Rifle and Pistol Association

Ventura County Republican Party

Republican Party of Los Angeles County

Free Ventura

Fred Thomas, Mayor of Simi Valley

Chris Enegren, Mayor of Moorpark

Rick Mullen, Mayor of Malibu (Former)

Sylvia Munoz Schnopp, Mayor of Port Hueneme (Former)

Mike Judge, Simi Valley City Councilman

Rocky Rhodes, Simi Valley City Councilman

partial list

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a small business owner that has lived in the Conejo Valley for over 50 years. I'm married to the love of my life. We have a dog and a cat. I'm a fiscal conservative, Reagan Republican. First election that I voted in. I love our State and country. That's why I decided to run for office. I believe in personal freedoms and liberties as our God given rights. No one can take them away!! God bless our great State and The United States of America!!

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?

Save our Children. No more mandates or indoctrination of our youth. This is unconstitutional and just plain wrong.Affordable housing. We need to give every American the ability to have the American Dream. To own their own house and raise a family. We need everyone to be vested in our communities. It's the fabric of our great nation.Water storage. The voters of California passed Prop 1 eight years ago to build another reservoir in California. I want to know why it was never built. The democrats in Sacramento didn't get the job done. I will make it one of my top 3 priorities when I get to Sacramento. We don't have a climate problem. We have incompetency problem by the democrat party!!

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public safety, CRT in schools, Affordable housing, Water storage, homelessness,

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

My mom. She raised 3 boys pretty much by herself. I started working at a young age to help my mom financially. We didn't have much, but my mom always made us feel save. Now, me and my brother take care of her. She's the strongest person I know and I love her dearly. As for who I would follow. There have been so many people that have made me the man I am today. I've taken different things from each one. My uncle Phil was a great man. He taught me to be responsible and that my word was everything. If I say I'll do something, then it's good as gold.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

read the Constitution. Also I like "Live free or die" by Sean Hannity.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity. It's the most important thing .

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I have the business experience to do the job. Sacramento needs to be ran as a business. We have to be fiscally responsible. Look what happens when career politicians run things.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the will of the people.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did my best for the people. That I gave it everything I had and that I made peoples lives better.

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

When I was 21, I saw the space shuttle Challenger blow up. I was in total shock like so many of us. It was a devastating moment in our history. I still think about it today.

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

At 13, I worked as a dishwasher and busboy . It was a seasonal job, so I worked there for about 5 months. It was a great experience.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I don't just have one, I like different genres. I love learning new things.

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

Well....that's easy. Wolverine. I worked for Marvel Comic and played Wolverine. I worked for them for 10 years or so. I traveled all over the world and did special appearances. One of my favorite jobs ever!!

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The boys are back in town by Thin Lizzy

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Losing family and friends. I've lost so many friends before their time. It's hard to understand sometimes.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

We can't get anything done unless we have all parties involved. This should be about the people. As representatives, it's our duty and responsibility to try to work together. The ideal relationship would be to put politics aside for a moment and focus on issues that are affecting all of us. And ultimately fix the problems of our state.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Getting our spending under control. We don't have a revenue problem, we have a spending problem. We need to have accountability and transparency in our government. Right now, we have none of that. They spend our money like it will never end. This state has a huge pension problem too. It will go insolvent this year. One trillion in the hole. The union leadership have mismanaged the pension funds for decades and now they want the taxpayers to pick up the tab and bail them out. No way. They created the problem, let them fix it. Union members should pay for it, not us.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

In a Unicameral system, laws can be passed easier and could require less representatives. But the drawback is that it could also be abused in that the ruling class could pass laws that the majority of citizens do not support. Also special interest groups could influence legislature more easily. But we function as a bicameral system where we have checks and balances. The drawback to that is we can have gridlock in passing laws. That doesn't happen here in California. The democrats have a super majority and pass whatever they like, even if the citizens don't approve. We have a Autocracy at the moment.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No, not necessarily. The State legislature should be ran as a business, period. And most of them serving have no idea what they're doing or talking about. Business minded people should be running the legislature, not career politicians. Knowing how to run a business and how to be fiscally responsible is key to running our State. It helps to have experience in these areas, not in government or politics.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely!! We must all work together to best help the people. As individuals nothing will get accomplished. I would get to know every single person in the Legislature. I am willing to work with anyone and listen to any ideas or thoughts.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I think the process we have works. So I would continue to support our current system.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I'm not sure. I would have to see what I was offered.

If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?

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Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Depends. I would have to see if there is interest and most importantly, talk to my wife.

Tell us your favorite joke.

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Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

No. I'm against all mandates. It's unconstitutional!!

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

To a point, yes. But you still have to have your own convictions and values and not stray from that. Compromise only works if it helps everyone, not just the individual.