Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 1st Congressional District in 2020 California General Election.
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Law enforcement (illegal drug production is an increasing problem). Learn more
Incentivize industries to come to areas where we have ready talent pools of skilled workers and graduates from community college and career and technical education programs. Learn more
I will support legislation that invests in our teachers and schools and develop partnerships with the private sector to enhance career and technical education and apprenticeship programs so students can be prepared for good-paying jobs in our district. Learn more
Job creation through supporting advances in clean energy, sustainable forestry, and technology fields. Learn more
We must work to clear pathways for green energy technologies to compete in the marketplace by removing the red tape that impedes innovation and favors traditional energy options. We can Improve coordination of permitting and oversight at the federal, state and local levels in order to accelerate the implementation of clean energy projects that modernize our power grid and encourage investment in these technologies that create jobs. Learn more
My priorities: Streamlined regulations tailored to the different types and purposes of public lands, and focused on local management and control. Increased funding for local governments to properly manage public lands in their jurisdiction. Especially for forest management and fuel reduction for wildfire prevention (this is a key life and death issue throughout our district). Learn more
Expand Gun Violence Protection Orders - where family members can get a court order to have firearms removed if they are concerned that a loved one will commit a violent crime Close the gun show loophole on the federal level. Learn more
Work with gun owners and sporting associations to promote responsible gun ownership and safety education Enforce universal background checks for the purchase of firearms, without exception Ban bump stocks and binary triggers. Learn more
I will work to decrease prescription drug costs and fight to protect and expand Medicare as an option for everyone. I will work to keep our health care dollars in our district to support preventive care, and improve access to quality medical care, mental health services, and addiction recovery. Learn more
Increase funding to agencies that provide women’s health care (especially in our underserved rural areas), regardless of whether those facilities also perform abortions. Learn more
Ensure that all women have access to health services guaranteed by law. Learn more
Simplify and streamline agricultural visas, and other work visas for jobs American companies cannot find workers to fill. These programs should allow options for short-term flexibility among seasonal operations while providing long-term stability for both employees and employers Reform our immigration system to facilitate family reunification and protection of asylum seekers. Learn more
Pass the DREAM Act and ensure that our dreamers, who came to this country as children, receive their US citizenship Provide a path for legalization of immigration status for the millions of immigrants already living and working in our nation, who came to this country, inspired by our ideals Support the institution building work of the State Department to improve conditions in Latin America. Learn more
Invest in infrastructure development (roads and broadband) to bring in new industries, and prioritize the use of local businesses in infrastructure improvements and other government spending projects. Learn more
I will fight for our farmers, including supporting infrastructure to increase production of value-added products, fighting reckless trade policies and regulations that hurt agriculture, supporting a simplified visa program for foreign workers, and investing in technical assistance for farmers to improve agricultural productivity. Learn more
I will fight to secure federal funding for highway and water infrastructure improvement and encourage public and private investment in communications infrastructure. Learn more
I support common-sense tax reform that will put money in the pockets of working families, small businesses, and local farmers, not CEOs and big corporations that move their jobs and stash their profits overseas. Learn more
Reinstate the corporate tax rate, as well as the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), which ensures that the wealthiest corporations and individuals do not escape their duty of paying taxes through loopholes and deductions Maintain the increase in the child tax credit, and dependent adult tax credit, to help families care for their children and adult dependents Restore the health insurance mandate, which keeps premiums lower, and increases the number of people covered Reinstate the personal exemption, which reduces the tax burden for middle class and working families. Learn more
Support 12 weeks paid family leave for all employees by their employers. Learn more
Increase minimum wage so that full-time workers do not live below the poverty line, and then tie minimum wage to inflation increases, so that it keeps up with changes over time. Assist small businesses by assessing the financial impact of the wage increase, and providing them support or tax breaks. Learn more
Job creation in the healthcare field through fully funding VA and Medicare for all. Learn more
Support workers’ rights to organize and bargain. Learn more
Support equal pay for equal work. Learn more
Increase availability of career and technical education locally, with localized specialties (for example Susanville needs heavy equipment operators to manage their forests), including online courses, satellite campus, and partnerships for workforce and economic development. Learn more
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