I served as Los Angeles City Councilwoman for the residents of District 9 which includes Downtown, Little Tokyo, and South LA. During my 12-year tenure I led catalytic projects such as LA Live, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, and the new Police Administrative Building. I brought in $15 billion in investment, $52 million in net new tax revenue for the City of Los Angeles, and approximately 90,000 full-time jobs.
Residents of the 37th Congressional District of California need affordable health and mental health care to become a priority again in Washington. They need health resources to be there when they need them. With over 30 years experience in the public sector, I know what it takes to serve communities with disparate interests. From 2001 to 2013, I served as a City Councilwoman in Los Angeles. My record still stands as someone who delivered for my constituents. Those 12 years were scandal-free with the focus on growth and services for my council district, along with the significant rebirth of downtown Los Angeles.