Tom is a resident of Squaw Valley, where he breeds and trains quarter horses with his wife, Vicki, and enjoys a variety of outdoors activities. He worked his way through college as a carpenter and general contractor, and works as a telecommunications specialist in the east valley. Tom is a grateful father to 6 children (with 3 grandchildren, and counting), especially as he reflects on difficult times earlier in his life. He is the current Vice Chair of the Libertarian Party of Fresno County, and serves on the Judicial Committee for the Libertarian Party of California.

I am Tom Nichols, and I want to be the representative for Assembly District 8.

As a long-time resident of the Sierra foothills, I know the problems faced by District 8 citizens. I have personally been at the mercy of state and federal mismanagement and had my home threatened by wildfire. Like many of you, I now face the rising insurance premiums that are endangering the livelihoods of the people who live and work here. We must regain control of our public lands as well as our surface and groundwater; the futures of our communities are at stake.

We must not forfeit our civil and constitutionally guaranteed rights to the petty tyrants in Sacramento, especially in a time of record inflation. From your right to self-defense, to your right to personal medical choice, to how you earn a living, I will always stand up for your freedom.

As your representative for Assembly District 8, I will fight to keep the government out of your lives and your most personal and private decisions.