Laura believes that the safety of our community should be a top priority for any elected official. In the State Assembly, Laura has been a vocal proponent of cracking down on dangerous street racing and reckless driving; supported measures to make our communities safer while trying to ensure officials take an equitable and community-based approach; and has implemented new emergency procedures for residential care facilities. As a City Councilmember, she was heralded for her support of law enforcement and for better training and procedures when dealing with the mentally ill.