I will defend immigrant families, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ people, Black, Indigenous and other People of Color, workers, and every resident threatened by federal overreach. As Washington cuts health care and basic supports through H.R. 1—the “big bill”—I will use county reserves, local revenue, partnerships, and every available state and federal dollar to limit the harm. I will fight to preserve Medi-Cal, expand access to health coverage, strengthen behavioral health services and ensure people can get care before they reach a crisis. Public safety must include solving serious crimes, supporting effective community-based violence-prevention programs, expanding diversion and improving emergency response—not simply spending more on incarceration. I also oppose unchecked surveillance. The use of technologies like Flock cameras must be discontinued – possibly indefinitely – but at minimum until we can require strict limits, public transparency, independent oversight and protections preventing data from being misused or shared for immigration enforcement or abortion access.
Reimagine Crisis Response and Behavioral Health Systems.
Using my experience with new ways to handle emergencies, I want to expand the use of mobile teams that don't involve the police to help people having mental health or drug-related crisis. By sneding trained healthcare workers instead of the police to these types of calls, I hope to prevent unnecessary violence and help people get on the path to recovery. This keeps our neighbors out of jail and prevents them from having to fo to the emergency room for things that could be handled better by specialists.
Capture Maximum Intergovernmental Funding and Eliminate Inefficiency.
The county has fumbled the opportunity to capture funds that would truly help Sacramentans. I will change how the county manages its finances to make sure we get every dollar available from the state and federal government. I plan to go after millions of dollars in matching funds that are currently being left on the table. By using these extra resources, I will improve our public services and fix our local roads, bridges, and buildings without putting the whole cost on local taxpayers, making our government much more efficient and effective.
Protect Immigrant Communities from Federal Overreach.
I am dedicated to making sure Sacramento County remains a true safe haven by stopping county departments and local police from handing over personal information to federal immigration agents. My plan involves setting up clear rules that prevent local cooperation with ICE and creating a dedicated fund to provide immediate legal help and healthcare support. This ensures that undocumented families, refugees, and immigrants are protected from sudden changes in federal laws that could tear their lives apart.
Implement Participatory and Performance-Based Budgeting.
To reduce the power of big corporations over our public funds, I will let the community help decide how money is spent through open public meetings. I will also launch a public tracking system that shows exactly how well every department—including the police—is meeting its goals and treating people fairly. This ensures that our tax dollars are actually being used to help the neighborhoods and communities that have been ignored and underfunded for too long.
Advocate for CalCare Single-Payer Healthcare Implementation.
As a strong believer that healthcare is a right, I will pass official resolutions to show that Sacramento County fully supports the CalCare plan for universal healthcare. I want our county to be one of the first places to put this plan into action, which would take the heavy cost of insurance off the backs of small business owners. Most importantly, this would make sure every resident, including those who are undocumented, can get the medical care they need without worry.
Establish a Local Public Banking Strategy.
To stop wasting money on bank fees and high-interest loans, I propose starting a Public Bank owned by the county. Instead of giving profits to big private banks, this institution will use that money to offer low-interest loans to help local residents start small businesses. The bank will also provide specific grants to help minority business owners, build more affordable homes, and fund projects that make our local neighborhoods stronger and better prepared for changes in our climate.
Oppose Public Service Privatization and Defend Workers' Rights.
Coming from a family that values hard work and labor rights, I am completely against hiring private companies to do the jobs that public employees should be doing. I will use the county’s budget to support businesses that treat their workers well and allow them to join unions. I will also strictly enforce laws that stop employers from stealing wages, fight for safe numbers of nurses in our hospitals, and protect the right of all public workers to stand up for themselves and strike if necessary.
Dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline.
I do not believe in having police officers in our schools because it treats normal growing pains like crimes. Instead, I will use county health funds to put medical and mental health clinics directly in schools. My plan focuses on teaching kids how to handle their emotions early on, ending the practice of suspending students for minor behavior issues, and using dailogue-based methods to solve problems. This keeps our children in the classroom where they can learn and succeed rather than in the legal system.
Reform Procurement to Empower Minority-Owned Enterprises.
To make sure minority-owned small businesses have a real chance to work with the county, I will require that large government projects be broken down into smaller pieces that local businesses can actually handle. I will also cut through the red tape by making the application process simpler and available in various languages. By offering training workshops, I want to make sure our local diverse businesses can grow and that county spending stays right here in our own community.
