Tamika Hamilton was born in Calvert County, Maryland in 1984. Estranged from her father and born to an underage mother, Tamika was raised by her loving grandparents, who were military veterans and farmers by trade, whom she credits with instilling in her the importance of public service.
California has been through enough drought cycles – our policy leaders should have a water storage mastered by now. Farmers and the agricultural community contribute greatly to our regional and state economy and should be respected when it comes to developing water policies. It’s time for smart legislation that eases water restrictions on our farmers while keeping the environment safe.