I have worked on major surface transportation authorization legislation in Congress, served as Legislative Affairs Manager for the San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD), and am currently an appointed Member to the San Joaquin County Aviation Advisory Committee (CAAC).   These roles have allowed me to become deeply involved with various modes of transportation –including an inside look at the project prioritization process, funding mechanisms and project delivery.

In addition to supporting improvements to our current transportation network, we need new ideas and solutions.  The Bay Area’s no growth policies have pushed families to the Valley as the Bay continues to buildout businesses/employment centers.   This unbalanced growth has had a tremendous impact on the lives of those -and their families, commuting from the Valley.  That said, I support investing in job training of our constituency –and incentivizing businesses to locate here in our district.  Together, this will take pressure off our overcrowded transportation network.  Keeping jobs local will allow families more time together, build a sense of community and let us focus on what is really important to us.

As a fulltime working mom, I know how hard it can be to make ends meet. Like many families, our biggest expense is health care. Unfortunately, Congress has favored a one-size-fits-all approach to health care which has significantly increased costs.   I will advance legislation to allow people to purchase health care that suits their needs, as opposed to being forced into high priced comprehensive plans.  I will work with the House Energy and Commerce Committee to advance policies that are both patient focused and market-based.

As Californians, we all know at least one of the millions of undocumented immigrants that call California home.  Not a single Californian, myself included, is not touched by immigration.  Under current law, millions are subject to deportation. Unfortunately, Democrats have prioritized the protection of criminals over real solutions.  Ignoring the law does nothing to improve it. The time has come to mend our broken immigration system once and for all.  We need comprehensive reform to secure our border, ensure interior enforcement, and provide a solution to those already living, working and contributing to our communities. Any reform must also include guest worker component to adress the current agriculture labor shortage.

I am creating a plan that would transform our energy infrastructure to replace highly polluting coal power; with clean, safe and efficient advanced molten salt nuclear reactors.

I am considering funding it through a temporary and small electricity tax.

I also support increasing the funding for water infrastructure; but I haven't decided on a funding method yet.

I would happily vote on Bernie Sander's Medicare for All plan. His plan is estimated to save Americans a minimum of 40 billion dollars a year!

I would increase legal immigration by amending our immigration laws. Currently there are restrictions that create a racial imbalance, I will fight to create an immigration system that is not biased against people's origins.