Key Takeaways
- Why everyday Californians are struggling with housing—and how affordability can be restored
- How Ché Ahn’s visit with U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee shaped his vision for California
- Why California’s $1.37 trillion debt reflects a deeper integrity crisis in government
- How a governor can make real change even when the legislature is controlled by the left
- Why high gas prices are a policy failure—and how California can lower energy costs
Why Are So Many Californians Trapped in Housing Insecurity—and How Can California Become Affordable Again?
Ché Ahn:
I hear heartbreaking stories every day from seniors and working Californians who feel stuck—doing everything right, yet unable to afford housing. California was never meant to be a place where people live in cycles of dependence or feel locked out of owning a home.
At a policy level, this is the result of years of decisions that prioritized ideology over people. We’ve created an environment with the highest taxes, the highest energy costs, and some of the most restrictive regulations in the nation. That combination drives up rent, drives out jobs, and drives families into desperation.
As governor, my goal is simple: make California affordable again. That means lowering taxes, restoring economic opportunity, reducing unemployment, and reversing policies that punish productivity. When people can work, earn, and keep more of what they make, housing becomes attainable again—not a miracle, but a realistic goal.
How Did Ché Ahn’s Visit With U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee Come About—and Why Did It Matter?
Ché Ahn:
While campaigning in California, I was invited to Israel through a connection with a Messianic Jewish Rabbi I met at a fundraising dinner. Even with a demanding campaign schedule, I felt a strong conviction that this trip was important.
While in Israel, I had the opportunity to meet with Mike Huckabee, who uniquely understands the journey of transitioning from pastor to governor. That meeting was deeply encouraging. He shared how he was told he would never become governor—and yet God opened doors no one thought possible.
He became the first Republican governor in the state of Arkansas history and served two terms.
He prayed over me prophetically and reminded me not to limit what God can do in California. That moment strengthened my resolve and confirmed that this campaign is about more than politics—it’s about obedience, courage, and stepping into leadership for such a time as this.
Why Is California Carrying $1.37 Trillion in Debt—and What Does That Say About Government Integrity?
Ché Ahn:
California technically has a constitutional requirement for a balanced budget—but in practice, that requirement is ignored through loopholes, borrowing, and accounting tricks. The result is a ballooning debt of roughly $1.37 trillion, alongside annual deficits that continue to grow.
This is not just a financial problem—it’s a character problem. Integrity means aligning what we say with what we do. Right now, Sacramento talks about responsibility while practicing avoidance. A government without integrity cannot steward resources wisely.
As governor, restoring integrity means enforcing real fiscal discipline, closing loopholes, and governing with honesty. Righteous leadership produces trust, accountability, and long-term stability—and that’s exactly what California needs.
Ché Ahn:
A governor cannot transform California alone. Real change requires a movement—one that reaches local communities, churches, and everyday citizens. That’s why my vision includes activating people at the grassroots level to engage both spiritually and civically.
We must pray, yes—but we must also vote, organize, and run for office locally. School boards, city councils, and state assemblies shape culture long before policies reach the governor’s desk. When people of conviction step into leadership at every level, momentum shifts.
This campaign is about awakening Californians to their responsibility—not just to complain about the system, but to participate in renewing it.
Why Are Gas Prices So High in California—and What Would You Do as Governor?
Ché Ahn:
California pays the highest gas and energy prices in the nation because we’ve shut down in-state oil production while importing more than 60% of our petroleum from overseas. That policy doesn’t reduce pollution—it exports it.
We have enough crude oil in California to meet our needs while maintaining high environmental standards. Instead, we rely on foreign oil transported by massive diesel ships that create more emissions than local production ever would.
As governor, I will reopen responsible energy production, modernize refineries, expand nuclear power, and lower regulatory barriers. Energy affordability is not optional—it directly impacts food prices, housing costs, and the ability for families to survive in this state.
How Can Restoring Integrity and Spiritual Renewal Revive California’s Future?
Ché Ahn:
Every lasting transformation begins at the heart level. Policies flow downstream from values, and values are shaped by spiritual climate. That’s why this movement emphasizes prayer, integrity, and action together.
When leaders govern with righteousness, justice, and truth, people flourish. My vision is a California where families can afford to live, businesses can thrive, and government serves the people—not special interests or ideology.
I believe California can be revived—but it will require courageous leadership, moral clarity, and citizens willing to stand up for what is right. That’s the future I’m running for.