Priorities
Policy should start with the realities people live every day and be measured by
whether it actually works. I focus on solutions that can be implemented now using existing state policy tools.
As a data scientist and the only born-and-raised Central Coast candidate in this
race, I bring a practical, Central Coast–first approach to housing, infrastructure,
schools, and jobs.
My approach is grounded in leadership experience with the South County
Chambers of Commerce and in working alongside local employers, schools,
and communities.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Housing only works when the systems behind it are ready. Too often, projects are approved before water, energy, transportation, and workforce capacity are in place - leading to delays, cost overruns, or failure.
In the Legislature, my focus will be on:
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Ensuring infrastructure, timelines, and capacity are aligned from the start
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Setting predictable CEQA and permitting timelines so approved housing gets built faster
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Investing ahead of growth in water, sewer, transportation, and school capacity
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Reducing unnecessary delays so housing can come online faster
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Expanding local workforce participation and joint apprenticeship pathways
INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure should be planned and funded ahead of growth - not decades behind it. When we delay investment in critical systems, we increase costs, stall housing, and limit economic opportunity.
In the Legislature, my focus will be on:
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Investing ahead of growth in water, sewer, transportation, and school infrastructure
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Expanding financing tools to reduce delays and offset funding gaps
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Securing transportation funding and aligning it with development approvals
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Prioritizing Highway 101 and key regional workforce routes
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Supporting housing mobility and targeted infill development in already served areas
SCHOOL FUNDING & STABILITY
Schools can’t plan or support students when funding is unpredictable. One-time fixes and unstable funding streams leave districts scrambling, educators stretched thin, and families frustrated.
In the Legislature, my focus will be on:
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Advocating for predictable, ongoing education funding instead of one-time budget patches
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Supporting funding models that reflect real enrollment, staffing, and cost pressures
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Strengthening workforce and apprenticeship pathways connected to local schools and employers
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Ensuring housing and energy decisions support long-term school stability and local resources
JOBS & ECONOMIC STABILITY
Communities work best when job growth and population growth stay in balance. When planning falls behind, it puts pressure on housing, infrastructure, and local resources.
In the Legislature, my focus will be on:
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Maintaining reliable energy, including Diablo Canyon, to support long-term planning and stable, high-quality jobs
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Strengthening workforce training pipelines connected to regional industries like space, construction, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing
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Aligning housing, infrastructure, water, and school planning so communities grow in step—not in reaction to shortages
ENERGY & WATER RELIABILITY
Energy reliability and affordability underpin everything—from household costs to school funding to economic stability. California’s energy system faces real uncertainty, and decisions must balance climate goals with reliability, affordability, and long-term planning. Taking reliable power offline before proven replacement resources are fully built and operational risks higher costs, instability, and unintended impacts on local communities.
In the Legislature, my focus will be on:
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Maintaining reliable baseload energy until replacement resources are fully built and proven
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Modernizing the electric grid to improve reliability and protect ratepayers
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Supporting critical facilities like Diablo Canyon with transparency, workforce safety, and clear timelines
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Strengthening regional water systems and long-term infrastructure planning
Housing, infrastructure, schools, and jobs move together. Planning them together is how we improve affordability and long-term stability for people who live and work here.
How I Will Govern
Leadership should be measured by whether policies actually work.
I believe:
Dignity should be the standard
Data should guide decisions
Results should be how we evaluate what’s working
My approach is grounded in reality — aligning systems, asking hard questions, and adjusting course when policies aren’t delivering for the people they’re meant to serve.
Be a Part of This Campaign
If this approach resonates with you, I hope you’ll invest in this vision and be part of this campaign.