“Kern County feeds and powers California. Now more than ever, we need an experienced, accessible, and effective advocate in the State Assembly. California is the fourth-largest economy of the world, but it’s hard to tell in the Central Valley. Over the last 10 years, the cost to buy a home has risen 90.4% in Bakersfield. The costs of rent, groceries, gas, and basic necessities have skyrocketed. Wages in Kern County aren’t keeping pace with inflation. Families I represent are being squeezed. We owe it to our children and to our communities to take dramatic action. I am running for State Assembly because I want to help make our communities affordable again, build housing, invest in our schools, and keep communities safe. I was born and raised in Kern County, and I’m proud to call it home. I would be honored to fight for the future of our county in the State Assembly.”