Candidate for California State Senate - District 16 in 2022 California Primary Election.
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Get StartedCommunity-Driven Public Safety Address underlying social factors leading to crime, such as poverty, mental health issues, and drug addiction Invest into programs helping formerly incarcerated individuals to reduce recidivism Support legislation that promotes police accountability with residents’ input and oversight. Learn more
Equitable and Strong Economy Introduce measures to combat inflation Support a living minimum wage increase to $18 an hour Promote recovery grants for small businesses Expand safety-net programs for our most vulnerable community residents. Learn more
Agriculture Advocate for more sustainable agricultural practices in the Central Valley Support and promote small farms and community ownership of land Engage with farmers and agricultural stakeholders to address environmental impacts. Learn more
Promote educational efforts on nutrition and access to outdoor recreation. Learn more
Access to Education Allocate more funding for public apprenticeship programs, trade schools, and other career technical education opportunities Support initiatives for free public college education Increase funding for K-12 education, including early education and afterschool programs Advocate to bring more research and higher education institutions to the Central Valley. Learn more
Advocate for measures that improve air quality and reduce water contamination. Learn more
Environmental Protections Advocate for a timely, comprehensive, and just transition to more sustainable energy sources Invest into high-quality jobs, training, education, and safety-net programs for current energy industry workers Support the 30x30 statewide goal of conserving at least 30 percent of land and 30 percent of water in the state by the year 2030 Commit to the protection and expansion of state public lands. Learn more
Enforce notices of pesticide use and regulate pesticide exposure to farmworkers, students in schools, and residential neighborhoods. Learn more
Healthcare for All in California Sponsor legislation enacting a single-payer healthcare system Expand healthcare coverage to all California residents, regardless of immigration status Advocate for measures that address the shortage and pay disparities of healthcare workers Eliminate medical debt. Learn more
Housing Propose legislation that repeals the Costa-Hawkins Act to allow local governments to institute rent control measures Support cities to fund and develop affordable housing units Rewrite regulations so that undocumented families and individuals qualify for publicly funded and private housing. Learn more
Water for All Enact policies to actualize the Human Right to Water Advocate for a just distribution of water for communities, farmers, and industries Address drought preparation at the local and state level to protect access to drinking water Invest to replace aging water infrastructure that pollutes our water. Learn more
Infrastructure Support investments for roads, streets, highways, sidewalks, and lighting Provide more funding to expand the number of green spaces, parks, and sports fields in Central Valley communities Fund cities for water and sewer infrastructure developments Support public transportation with safer infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. Learn more
Worker Dignity, Protections, and Rights Advocate for more protections and benefits for farmworkers, domestic workers, and other vulnerable workers Support people’s right to unionize in their workplace Work with Central Valley unions to negotiate fair contracts for workers. Learn more
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