Currently holds the office of California State Assembly - District 15 until December 2, 2024.
Candidate for California State Senate - District 9 in 2024 California General Election.
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Get StartedEveryone should feel safe -- and be safe -- in their community, no matter where they live. The work first responders and police officers do in our community is important and we must continue to support them. Learn more
Every student should be able to receive a world class education in our schools, work hard and retire with dignity. For many years, we have provided inadequate funding to our schools. We must address our state’s long term budget limitations in order to adequately fund our schools and invest in California’s future. Learn more
I am also committed to improving higher education. Learn more
I am deeply concerned about the cost of prescription drugs and I am working to ensure life-saving prescriptions like insulin remain affordable for individuals whose lives depend on it. It starts with reigning in pharmaceutical companies who have benefited from laws that fail to protect consumers. I believe we can do more to ensure these companies are required to set pricing in a way that doesn’t overburden consumers or result in sudden spikes in costs. We must also look at partnering with companies to fairly negotiate the costs of drugs for those who have Medi-Cal coverage, are veterans, or are covered by Medicare. Learn more
Too many families are struggling with rising healthcare costs. While the Affordable Care Act provided a tremendous step forward and brought uninsured levels to record lows, more work is needed to ensure access to health insurance, lower prescription drug prices, and ensure there will be enough quality providers to serve our communities. Learn more
I am committed to continuing to reduce the cost of housing and increase the speed of new, needed construction,and I have put forward new proposals that ensure cost reduction while maintaining robust environmental and safety protections. Learn more
Californians spend too much time stuck in traffic and not enough time with their friends and families. I have remained focused on addressing this challenge throughout my time in the Assembly. Learn more
My top priority is to ensure better jobs, higher wages and more economic opportunity for Californians. Learn more
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