I have been a data and policy analyst my entire career. It is time to bring data-driven, common-sense solutions to California’s problems.

Anyone who has opened their electricity bill or filled up their car understands that the cost of energy in California is incredibly high and getting higher. It is time to bring accountability and reform to the public utilities and their regulators.

Californians are compassionate, but that compassion isn’t endless. We have experienced an experiment in criminal justice and mental health that has failed. It is time to take a different approach that recognizes not only the dignity of the individual, but also that of the community.

Hundreds of thousands of people make the painful decision to leave every year. I was nearly one of them. But this is my home, and I think it is worth fighting for.

I hope you will join me as we take on the challenge together. We are going to make it better together.

The first step in getting on the ballot is collecting signatures. I will be out at the Vallejo farmers market and the Vallejo ferry terminal. Come and say Hi!