Republican Karen Brooks is challenging incumbent Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro, D-Arcata, to represent the 1st Assembly District, which covers northern Sonoma County and all of Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, Lake and Mendocino counties. Click on their names to see how they answered the WSC questionnaire on local issues. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. The symbol (I) marks the incumbent.
What do you think of their positions? What questions would you like to see them answer? Which one is best suited to represent the 1st Assembly District? Post your questions and comments below.
Meet the Candidates:
KAREN BROOKS
Age: 53
Occupation: small business owner
Political party affiliation: Republican
WESLEY CHESBRO (I)
Age: 59
Occupation: state Assemblyman
Political party affiliation: Democrat
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I’ve read Ms Brooks answers and feels she has a fairly good grasp of the problems for our state. I do not think that the incumbent has served me, one of his constituents well. It’s time for a fresh face with fresh ideas to make the hard but needed change in our Assembly district.