California State SenateCandidate for District 37

I'm already doing this work as Mayor in partnership with our Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris who has endorsed our campaign.  We must plan for housing near job centers so that we reduce the commute and create a more liveable community.  We are in desperate need for low and very low income housing, as well as work force housing.  Low income housing in Orange County means that a family of 4 cannot make more than $80,000 annually.  A lot of families fall into that category and can't find housing here in Orange County.  Plus, we must move people from shelter to tranistional and permanent supportive housing.  I am the candidate with the most experience in this area and once elected to the State Senate I will pull all of our local Mayors and City Managers together to create a regional housing plan.  We can't continue to work like we all live on an island. We must act now to address and if we don't pull a plan together that protects traditional neighborhoods and reduces traffic while still meeting the housing demands, the State will start dictating where we build and how much.  No one locally will be happy.  Support me and I will use my 16 years of local experience to create a solid plan that is a win win for everyone. 

Here is a recent article about some plans I'm working on now.  https://www.ocregister.com/2020/02/05/housing-to-support-veterans-the-recently-homeless-encouraged-in-vision-for-fairview-development-center/

Each county is different and we must address with different approaches.  I will work with stakeholders to ensure that clean, safe drinking water is available throughout the the State.  We have some good models here in Orange County for reclaimation.  Also, we must reduce PFA's from entering our groundwater.  That's why I support Congressman Harley Rouda's PFAS User Fee Act of 2019, H.R. 2570, to hold PFAS polluters accountable for their role in a nationwide contamination crisis.

My electric vehicles for all plan will help us reach that goal faster.  We need to incentivise cities and counties to install charging stations throughout their communities, especially in dense apartment housing areas.  We also need to provide tax rebate incentives to car owners to encourage widespread transition to electric vehicles.  Right now, only wealthier residents can afford.

Additionally, as Mayor, I proposed and our council voted for a resolution to oppose off shore oil drilling, and support HR 763 the Energy Innovation and Carbon Divident Act.

Finally, we must reduce use of plastics and create a meaningful climate action plan for California that others can replicate.  

Rehabilitation, education, and training is key at all levels.  We must fully fund public education.  We must start early to identify at risk students and redirect them toward a more positive path. I support increased apprensticeship programs. Funding more counselors in our public schools and more profesionally licensed mental health and addition treatment practicioners instead of fly by night insurance scams that currently exist in all the sober living homes in Orange County is also key. 

As a former school board member, PTA & Booster President, and mom of 2 college age sons, I know first hand the need and I know how to fix it.