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.