Issues
I am committed to keeping our nation safe and expanding opportunity for every American. We can accomplish this through an agenda that emphasizes strong economic growth and job creation, affordable health care for all Americans, retirement security, and securing our nation while protecting our civil rights and liberties. This may be achieved through open, honest and accountable government.
- District 24 & The Economy
- Energy & The Environment
- Education
- Healthcare
- War & Foreign Policy
- Troops & Veterans
- Immigration
- Congressional Representation
I will bring federal aid back to this district, funding necessary projects and creating desperately needed jobs here in the Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Climate change is a critical issue. I am confident we can find solutions that slash greenhouse gas emissions, bringing green-collar jobs in sustainable energy to our district. >> Read More
The Obama administration has committed to investing federal dollars in emerging green technologies. With all of the rich natural resources -land, ocean, wind and agriculture- in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, we must become the new hub of innovation for earth friendly technology. >> Read More
Our education system is in crisis. The previous administration did a bad job tackling our education problems. We were denied impact aid even when federal facilities added significantly to our school enrollment, and unfunded mandates added millions of dollars to our locally funded budgets. >> Read More
We don’t have healthcare in this country, we have sick care. We must address the problems in our healthcare system. With about 47 million Americans lacking health insurance – and many more unable to afford skyrocketing costs – the United States is facing a health care crisis. >> Read More
The US must aggressively pursue terrorists wherever they are. Additionally, the United States must restore its standing in the world in order to enlist allies in our fight against global terrorism. >> Read More
If we are going to ask Americans to risk their lives to protect us, we must also be willing to fulfill the promises that were made to them when they enlisted in our country’s service. I understand that today’s troops are tomorrow’s veterans. Many of our representatives talk about honoring our veterans and their sacrifices. Yet our government fails to provide adequately for the men and women who carry out the most important constitutional function: national defense.>> Read More
America is a nation of immigrants and we all share the dream of a better life in the country we love. Today’s immigration laws do not reflect our values or serve our security, and I will work for real reform. >> Read More
Congressional Representation – Your Voice in D.C.
It’s the job of a Congressman to represent his/her community. I will make myself available to anyone that needs assistance. I will open the lines of communication for our community on a level that is simply not available today. I will truly represent the people of this district.
I commit to bring transparency and accountability to the office. >> Read More
