The San Fernando Valley is no stranger to natural disasters. We have been directly impacted by wildfires, drought, car-generated air pollution, and gas leaks in recent years. Residents in the San Fernando Valley face high rates of asthma caused by poor air quality, are left with inequitable access to park space, and are fighting to shut down a local airport, the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility, and the Valley Generating Plant. 

Our district has three airports within 10-12 miles of each other that are polluting our air. Several planes have fallen in our residential areas near the Whiteman airport. Special interests do not want to shut down this airport, while affluent neighborhoods like Santa Monica deem their nearest airport unsafe for their constituents. We have also seen the inequity between affluent neighborhoods and their access to parks that are in pristine condition, while parks in the East Valley are not equitably maintained. Many families who rely on public transportation face dirt paths, a lack of trees, and no bus shelters, leaving us with the need for better infrastructure. We need a leader who will advocate for residents and families who face inadequate public transportation infrastructure, create open-space opportunities for children, and fight for access to green rideshare programs in our neighborhoods as other communities move toward all-electric vehicles. As we move toward a cleaner economy, we will also create sustainable jobs and invest in our future. 

As your next state senator, I will work with our county and local elected officials to break down the silos that stall planning from occurring and advocate for investing in a clean energy economy. We will hold Big Corporations accountable and bring public health dollars to our district to invest in green areas, access to electric public transportation, and charging stations. I have pledged not to take fossil fuel contributions from those harming our communities and hold them accountable for their actions.