Currently holds the office of Vista City Council - District 1 until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - California 48th Congressional District in 2026 California Primary Election.
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I will work to make schools safe for LGBTQIA+ students through proper accommodations. I will ensure an end to discrimination in healthcare and ensure individuals receive the healthcare that they deserve. I will restore the right for transgender individuals to serve openly in the military. I will work to prohibit all discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in places of public accommodation by supporting the Equality Act. Learn more
As a lifelong resident of Vista, I have dedicated myself to fighting for racial and social justice in San Diego County and my community. I have no plans to stop fighting for equity and equality when I reach Congress. As a Latina woman, I have witnessed how communities that are often marginalized and disadvantaged, such as immigrant communities and communities of color, are frequently the first to have their civil and social rights violated by conservative legislators. When elected to Congress, I will continue to fight for structural changes to improve the lives of my constituents and people across the United States. Learn more
We must invest in the most vulnerable members of our society. This requires a holistic public safety approach to community problems, including investments in youth programs, emergency assistance for rent and utilities, healthcare, housing, education, and supportive services. Learn more
I support the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, which would increase the GI Bill book stipend so it better reflects the real cost of books and supplies. As well as modernizing the VA Work Study program so more student veterans can work on campus or in community roles while completing their education. Mental health and suicide prevention will be some of my key priorities, including strengthening support connected to the 988 Veterans Crisis Line and expanding access to community based care. Learn more
Education is the best way to empower a generation, creating a robust education system sets us all up for success. We must expand and strengthen all levels of our education systems, from Pre-K to higher education universities. Making high quality education available to all prepares our students and workers for successful futures. The protection and expansion of public education is one of my top priorities. Learn more
The climate emergency is the biggest existential threat to our globe. I will fight against efforts to dismantle the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, and expand enforcement against massive polluters and repeat offenders. We must pass the Green New Deal, to invest in renewable energy and public transit. We now experience "once-in-a-century" fires yearly. We must increase funding and support for our local and national fire services. I will work to create AI regulations that protect the environment. Our natural resources are not commodities to be sold to the highest bidder, and our energy resources should not be given away to corporations at the expense of real people. Investors in data centers and other corporations with high energy demands should fund increased clean energy production instead of passing the cost on to consumers. We must protect and expand our public lands. Trump wants to sell off our sacred national parks to the highest bidder. This would threaten our country’s natural beauty and wildlife while polluting our air and water. This must end immediately. We must expand our national parks and wildlife conservation programs to ensure these treasures can be enjoyed by future generations. Learn more
We must invest our tax dollars at home, not abroad. While we allocate billions of dollars in tax money to countries that offer universal health care and free higher education, our own families are struggling financially. Although, foreign aid for those suffering from extreme poverty and natural disasters is important, we must prioritize our own communities, people, and country when it comes to war or bailing out other countries. I strongly oppose the genocide in Gaza. I support the full freedoms and self-determination of the Palestinian people and reject support and donations from AIPAC, DMFI, and their allies. If elected to Congress, I will work to ensure that we fully enforce the Leahy Laws, which prohibit U.S. funding for foreign security forces credibly implicated in human rights violations. Learn more
I support a ban on Congressional stock trading, while also prohibiting Members of Congress from lobbying Congress or federal agencies at any point after leaving office. Currently, Senators are prohibited from lobbying Congress for two years after leaving office. Members of the House of Representatives are prohibited from lobbying Congress for one year after leaving office. We need to expand this to be permanent. Additionally, I will support the overturning of Citizen United. Learn more
Healthcare is not a privilege; it is a basic human right. We must create a healthcare system that works for all, not just the insurance companies. Medicare for all, not only will save thousands of lives, but save trillions of dollars by reducing administrative and subsidy costs. Learn more
We are currently facing a housing crisis. To address this issue, we must take action to ban private equity firms from buying homes. Homes are for people, not corporations. Investing in public housing is imperative. We need to build millions of public housing units and strengthen tenant rights laws. It's time to build affordable housing for everyone. Housing policies should benefit everyone, not just real estate developers. Learn more
Our government is kidnapping people off the streets and imprisoning them in horrible conditions without due process. This is unconscionable. I support reforming the path to citizenship. With waits anywhere between five and 25 years to become a naturalized U.S. citizen, modernization is necessary in order to streamline and simplify the process. Learn more
Through my experience on the North County Transit District Board and my daily commute on public transportation, I know how transportation touches every person’s life. A robust public transit system is vital in supporting our growing population. Offering additional reliable options through doubled transit service and expanded bus lines will improve congestion and travel times for all. We must advance rail projects in the region, including grade separations for congested railway corridors. Our current power grids and community power generation need expansion and upgrades. Maintaining our power needs means fighting against unnecessary and costly mega energy projects which only serve and benefit investor-owned utility shareholders. We must modernize our failing bridges and infrastructure, and reconnect communities divided by large arterial roads and freeways. Learn more
I will honor and uphold tribal sovereignty. I will ensure that tribal lands have the necessary resources and funds for services, infrastructure, and economic development. As the campaign continues, I look forward to creating a detailed plan on tribal issues. I will do this by working together with local tribes. These tribes have not been well represented in Washington D.C. for a long time. Learn more
Why is the tax rate for small businesses higher than that for multinational corporations like Amazon? Ensuring that corporations pay their fair share in taxes will be one of my top priorities. Monopolies devastate local businesses, gouge customers, and tip the balance of economic power toward mega-corporations. I will work to expand the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division by providing more funding and staff to enable more aggressive enforcement. I will focus on building economic opportunity for small business by making it easier to access the federal market, by expanding SBA loans, and bond guarantee program. Learn more
One job should be enough. I support creating jobs that pay a livable wage. It’s time to raise the minimum wage and tie it to inflation so that everyone who works hard can meet their basic needs. If we want to bring back American manufacturing, we need a solid plan. I support investing in our workforce and apprenticeship programs, as well as our agricultural, manufacturing, and technology sectors. I will help pass the PRO Act and support efforts for collective bargaining and stronger labor protections. At the same time, I will ensure that OSHA standards and regulations are enforced and strengthened. I oppose the privatization of federal agencies and dangerous free trade agreements that could harm workers. I will also fight to protect pensions for all workers. Additionally, we must ensure that AI does not undermine union contracts and worker protections. Learn more
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