Candidate for California State Assembly - District 19 in 2024 California General Election.
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Get StartedDavid does not support repealing Prop 47 and does not believe in a punitive criminal justice system. He believes that creating more educational and job opportunities for Californians leads to better social outcomes, which is why he is committed to making tuition for CCCs free. Prop 47 has been a step in the right direction in California’s journey to a rehabilitative justice system and has diverted money away from prisons and toward the community. Learn more
Small businesses have been hit the hardest since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to sky-high costs of living for too many Californians. David wants to support small businesses by working closely with state resources like the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). For the most impacted businesses, like those with limited English proficiency, David plans to work closely with the Director of GoBiz to leverage more institutional and direct support. Learn more
David supports diverting spending away from prisons toward education, especially as public schools statewide are facing budget deficits and fiscal cliffs. He plans to work closely with local school districts like SFUSD to first stabilize and then boost enrollment and improve school conditions for students. Learn more
In David’s view, it’s critical that California’s community colleges be completely tuition free, so that every Californian has the opportunity to pursue any career path at no cost. Learn more
David supports electrifying transportation fleets, especially for existing public transportation and public school systems, and expanding public transportation systems statewide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more
David is very concerned about the impacts of sea level rise in Assembly District 19, where the Great Highway and San Mateo County will soon face many changes. He is committed to developing infrastructure to protect existing coastal communities so that residents can continue to live and work in our communities. Learn more
While several bus and metro lines run through Assembly District 19, David believes that there is still a lack of reliable options for residents, especially those living in San Mateo County. For many years, David has advocated for bringing BART to the Richmond district and plans to work with BART to see this through when he is elected to office. Learn more
As an educator, David sees the mental health challenges young people face, as well as the data that shows youth depression and suicide rates are on the rise. He plans to advocate for investments in community organizations and programs that serve youth and push for policies that limit the detrimental effects of social media and loneliness on youth. Learn more
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