Ahead of the June primary election, the Southern California News Group compiled a list of questions to pose to the candidates who wish to represent you. You can find the full questionnaire below. Questionnaires may have been edited for spelling, grammar, length and, in some instances, to remove hate speech and offensive language.<\/p>\n
Name: Fred Jung<\/p>\n
Current job title: Fullerton Mayor<\/p>\n
Age: 52<\/p>\n
Incumbent: No<\/p>\n
Other political positions held: Fullerton City Council 2020-2026<\/p>\n
City where you reside: Fullerton<\/p>\n
Campaign website or social media: fredforsupervisor.com<\/a><\/p>\n In your opinion, what is the biggest need your district faces, and how would you address it through the Board of Supervisors? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)<\/p>\n Keeping Orange County safe, and making OC a more affordable place to live, are the two major things I hope to work on as county supervisor.<\/p>\n Serving as mayor in Fullerton, we\u2019ve really invested in our police officers. And in doing so, it has made a difference in our communities. In fact, crime was down more than 12% last year. That\u2019s the kind of leadership we need for Orange County.<\/p>\n As vice-chair of the Orange County Transportation Authority, we\u2019ve made bus rides free for students going to school. As mayor, we\u2019ve approved new housing. From housing to healthcare, for everyone from students to seniors. We have to do better for everyone living here.<\/p>\n Where do you think the county is effectively spending to address the needs of unhoused residents, and what would you change about where money spent on homelessness is prioritized? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)<\/p>\n For too long, funds across California were being shoveled to nonprofit groups claiming to be addressing the problem. Untold billions of dollars later, not much progress.<\/p>\n There is a housing element to the homelessness problem, of course. But the far bigger culprit has been a combination of drugs, alcohol, mental health, and a legal system ill-equipped to address the situation.<\/p>\n The county has done a great job at cleaning up encampments and ensuring those who are living on the streets are doing so within the boundaries of the law.<\/p>\n Looking at the county\u2019s annual budget, what would you like to change about how funds are allocated? Is there a department or project that has not received the funding it needs? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)<\/p>\n From our Sheriff\u2019s Department to the DA\u2019s Office to our firefighters, we have to invest more in public safety. More staffing. More equipment. Everyone in Orange County deserves to feel safe, and we have the ability to deliver that. It\u2019s just a matter of priorities.<\/p>\n The public expects transparency from public leaders in spending and governance. How can this be achieved? How can the county do better in this area? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)<\/p>\n Technology is making it so much easier for the public to stay informed. Over just the past few years, things like the ability for anyone to watch any city council or Board of Supervisors meeting from their smartphone have made government more accessible.<\/p>\n The more that we can do as a government to make our decision-making accessible to the people, the more we can demystify the process and let people understand how we work for them.<\/p>\n Social services providers say they expect to see a continued rise in food and housing insecurity this year. In addition, many low-income residents may lose health care as new eligibility requirements for Medi-Cal are implemented. What role do you think the county can play in supporting people who are falling through the cracks? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)<\/p>\n Economic strains are being felt by more than just those facing food and housing insecurity. Even paying the monthly bills is becoming harder and harder for too many families. In recent months, we\u2019ve seen articles in the press documenting ever-higher credit card utilization rates or how increasing numbers of people are being forced to pull money out of their 401Ks, just to get by. Not just as the Board of Supervisors for Orange County, but government leaders at every level have to figure out how to better serve the people they represent.<\/p>\n Why would you make a good leader, and how would you represent the diverse communities of your district? (Please limit your answer to 200 words or less.)<\/p>\n Walt Disney famously said, \u201cOf all the things I\u2019ve done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal.\u201d I think that sums up an effective elected leader, as well.<\/p>\n Whether it is what we\u2019ve accomplished turning around a $9 million budget deficit into a balanced budget, while investing in public safety and infrastructure, or what we\u2019ve done at OCTA, investing in infrastructure throughout Orange County, the work I\u2019ve been able to accomplish hasn\u2019t been done alone. It\u2019s been accomplished by working with staff and other elected leaders, and aiming all of our collective efforts at that common goal. Walt Disney had it right.<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tZennon Ulyate-Crow, SD-24 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tSion Roy, SD-24 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\tMike Newhouse, SD-24 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n