We need to address the issue of affordability by working on new affordable housing developments. We can do this through inclusionary zoning statewide. and potentially repealing Costa-Hopkins.

I believe that if we can put aside our preconceived notions about eachother then we can sit and talk rationally and we often come to find that we have much more in common than we thought. In Sacramento I plan to be an example of this as I will work with legislators from both sides of the aisle to help craft and enact the best legislation possible for this district. I believe that if we as elected officials set the example of civility then we can help to improve the level of civility in this country.

Water and the environtment are two key topics for me, I want to make sure that my district's water needs are met and I think that we should look at all methods of making this happen. It is important to take a look at all options so that we can find a system that fulfills our needs but does not negatively affect our environment. Montebello, which is in this district, uses recycled water for many uses where potable is not necessary. This sets an example for the rest of our district, and hopefully our state,n of one way that we may be able to achieve this balance.

I have during my time in public service taken steps to help kid's in low-income communities. As an LA County Library Comissioner I have worked to increase access to state of the art libraries for low-income areas. I proudly helped to bring one such library to Pico Rivera, which is here in this district. I have also through my work with the United States Military Academy at West Point helped to increase their diversity and helped young people from my district get through the admissions process. These experiences have shown me that what kids in these areas need is resources and access to opportunities that are often held for those with mor privileged upbringings. I will work to make sure that resources are distributed equitably and that educational opportuniities are available to low-income students.

As an ally of labor I have long fought to make sure that all workers are compensated fairly, work in safe environments, and recieve the benefits they have earned. I have been a memebr of UAW and have marched with locak police and teachers. I believe that even government workers deserve to be protected and in sacramento I will look closely at this issue to see how we might be able to make sure that workers are guaranteed tje benefits they have earned.