Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 24th Congressional District in 2022 California Primary Election.
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Get StartedAs a congressman, I will prioritize increasing and protecting our region’s water supply by finding ways to capture runoff that flows from our mountains to the ocean, push for desalinization plants, and do whatever we can to ensure there is enough water for farmers and non-farmers alike. Learn more
Green energy initiatives, including solar, wind and electric vehicles are important solutions to protect our environment. However, we need alternative solutions for how they are powered. The mining of rare earth metals used in these systems causes radioactive and toxic waste to be released into the environment, and when mined domestically, into our nation’s water supply. Learn more
Pacific coast offshore wells only account for one-tenth of 1% of our nation’s daily production. Our district receives no revenue from the offshore wells that are in federally controlled waters, yet large corporations benefit at the expense of the Central Coast. Its catastrophic impact on our environment outweighs the reward, and government policy should never follow a high-risk, low-reward scenario. Learn more
By implementing term limits, we can ensure new representatives are frequently elected, bringing a greater measure of energy and a relevant perspective of the district’s current environment. Learn more
The H-2A visa program involves temporary agricultural workers, providing access for people from other countries to work in the U.S. when seasonal help is needed. This is essential to supporting the key agricultural industry here, as there are currently more jobs available than willing and available U.S. workers. Learn more
Immigration reform also includes expanding the H-1B visa program, which allows for skilled or specialized workers from around the world to come work in the United States. This is especially true in the high-tech industries, where there is a shortage of properly-trained people within our existing domestic workforce. Learn more
One of the foundations of addressing the homeless crisis is mental health. As poverty increases, mental health declines and the availability of affordable resources are slim. Holistically, our best chance of decreasing homelessness is holistically taking care of the mental and emotional needs of our community. Learn more
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