Susan Rubio is an American politician serving in the California State Senate. A Democrat, she represents the 22nd Senate District in eastern Los Angeles County.
Since joining the California Senate, Sen. Rubio has prioritized addressing the affordable housing shortage and homelessness crisis in Senate District 22. She has authored several affordable housing bills over the past four years.
In addition to funds approved for statewide housing funds, she has successfully secured over $50 million directly for her local communities, which:
As a public school teacher for 17 years, Sen. Rubio has the personal experience and legislative experience to strengthen our education system, supporting our teachers and making the academic success of our children a priority.
Senator Rubio has been a longtime champion of domestic violence policies and is an internationally recognized advocate for victims.
Championed funding and supported bills focused on building decarbonization, industrial decarbonization, strategic energy reliability resources, off-shore wind infrastructure, equitable access to solar and storage systems and long duration storage projects. She has also negotiated for funds for state and local wildfire mitigation and building local open spaces.
Ensure that all kids, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background, have access to a quality education
Fight for equal pay, better wages, and stronger protections for women and people of color
Make health care affordable and accessible and stand up to any attacks against Covered California by the Trump Administration
Keep our neighborhoods, schools, and communities safe from gangs and gun violence
Increase funding for services and programs to reduce child abuse and domestic violence, and provide more resources for homeless students and foster youth
Pass common-sense gun safety laws to keep guns away from criminals, domestic abusers, and people with mental illness
Supporting small businesses so they can thrive in California