Issues

CLIMATE CHANGE

Our climate is changing, and if we are truly serious about combatting climate change, we must use every tool in our tool box, and that includes safe, durable and reliable nuclear power, at least as a transitional power, until renewables are reliable and durable. As of now, this is not the case, and our policies in pursuit of clean-energy will create significant hardship for many.

We must invest in our water infrastructure, including water storage, conveyance, de-salinization plants and better forestry practices.

We are experiencing a time in California where well-intended environmentalism seems to be at odds with the needs of humans. I believe we can achieve both at the same time, but it means creating the flexibility for stakeholders to succeed.

BUSINESS

I am a pro-business candidate. California was recently declared the worst state in the country to own and run a business. We have over 395,000 regulations, more than double the national average, that are crushing our small businesses and driving key sectors out of state. As your Assemblymember, I will work to reduce unnecessary and onerous regulations and make California business-friendly again.

HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED

Education must be student-centric, not system-centric. As a mother, I believe strongly that parents should have the freedom to choose the best schools for their children and know what their kids are being taught. Investing in our schools so ALL children have access to a good education is vital.

BUILD NEEDED HOMES

Housing policies need to be thoughtful, pragmatic and locally driven. Instead of allowing Sacramento to dictate housing policies, housing and zoning decisions should be decided locally to encourage needed construction, reduce building costs and open the door for young, first-time buyers.

STOP THE VIOLENCE

Public safety is of increasing concern as lawlessness abounds and police officers are demoralized and defunded. “No bail” and other misguided policies are leaving violent people on the street and fostering “smash and grab”, car-jacking, and other serious crimes. To restore safety, we need to end “no bail” and hold violent and habitual criminals accountable.

FIND REAL SOLUTIONS FOR HOMELESSNESS

We’ve spent billions trying to solve homelessness and it’s failing — clearly, money alone isn’t the answer. Mental illness, substance abuse and drug addiction are the primary drivers of homelessness. It’s time our policies reflected this.

TACKLE OUR MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

Mental health issues are contributing to substance abuse, addiction, and chronic homelessness, and it is key to solving these crises. Simultaneously, we must address the mental health challenges impacting our youth, and those specifically induced by Covid.
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