Having spent her childhood summers camping with her family, Pilar has a deep and personal connection to nature. Pilar knows that climate change is the single biggest issue we face as a state, a nation, and as a global community. 

That’s why climate protection is a top priority for Pilar. She has personally experienced the increasing cost of fire insurance due to increased fire danger in the community, and pricing out families who once looked to this region as an affordable place to actually buy a home. She will work for policies to reduce the impacts of climate change on us all, including reducing fire threats and investing in forest maintenance in the mountains surrounding our two valleys.  

And finally, drought continues in California, with 2022 on track to be the driest year in California history. AD40 has been struggling with severe drought. We face a real threat that there may not be enough water for our local communities. Pilar will fight for state investment to ensure our community has the water we need - in water table infrastructure, rainwater capture, and water reuse. That’s why Pilar is endorsed by the Sierra Club and California Environmental Voters.