I’m proud to serve the people of the Southeast. When I was first elected to the State Assembly, I promised to represent our communities- not the special interests. I was a not a politician- I was a math professor and community activist interested in stopping corruption.

My time in our State Capitol has not been easy. The special interest didn’t like me when I got there, and they still don’t. I am not afraid of the them.

Here are some laws that put the people’s interest above the special interest:

Bringing a billion dollars over the next generation to clean up lead from lead smelters like Exide.

Cleaning up our local Central Basin Water Board by expanding its members, so there would be more accountability and the sweetheart deals would stop.

Forcing toxic polluters to shutdown their operations immediately after a local air board recognizes the industry is polluting.

Giving educators the authority to discipline students who cyberbully. 

Updating the definition of rape to include intercourse with a foreign object and sodomy.

Requiring water agencies to notify consumers when our water has PFAS, a harmful forever in our drinking water.

I am proud of my role in the national #metoo movement. I tell everyone-that YES #metoo is about women’s rights but more importantly it’s about everyone treating each other with dignity and respect. I can think of no greater reform than that!