A Record of Delivering for the Valley
As your Assemblywoman, I have fought to bring resources home to the Central Valley—keeping hospitals open, investing in public safety, supporting farmers, and helping working families get ahead. Here’s what we’ve accomplished together:
Health Care
- Secured $300 million for the Distressed Hospital Loan Program, providing emergency funding for hospitals on the brink of closure.
- Led the fight to reopen Madera Community Hospital, securing $57 million to restore healthcare access for thousands of residents.
Public Safety
- Delivered $4 million to build Merced’s new Fire Station & Emergency Operations Center, strengthening disaster response and emergency readiness.
- Secured $3 million for Kerman’s new Public Safety Center, ensuring law enforcement has the tools needed to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Flood Recovery & Disaster Relief
- Fought for $20 million in flood recovery funding to help Planada and rural farmworker communities rebuild after devastating winter storms.
Investing in Economic Growth & Education
- Secured $100 million for the Promise Housing Project, a partnership between UC Merced and Merced College to expand affordable student housing.
- Empowered local economic development by authorizing an Enhanced Infrastructure & Financing District for the City of Merced.
Stronger Communities
- $8 million invested to build Mendota’s new Community Center, creating a hub for residents to access critical services and programs.
- $3.5 million for a public park in Franklin-Beachwood, ensuring families have more green spaces to enjoy.
- $3 million to improve streets and infrastructure in Tranquillity, keeping our agricultural communities strong and accessible.
Supporting Veterans & Protecting Workers
- Expanded the College Fee Waiver for Veteran Dependents program, ensuring more military families can access higher education.
- Established a fund for maintaining veterans’ memorials in Capitol Park to honor their legacy.
- Authored worker protection laws to ensure safer workplaces and prevent exploitation.
Agriculture & Rural Communities
- Protected bee populations essential for Valley agriculture through AB 1752, ensuring pollinators remain safeguarded for farming.
- Increased support for farmers impacted by climate change through the Climate Smart Agriculture programs.
- Advocated for funding to support water infrastructure and ensure sustainable access for Valley farmers and families.
Standing Up for the Central Valley
- Fought against special interests and career politicians who push policies that drive up costs for Central Valley residents and small businesses.
- Worked across party lines to ensure our communities get their fair share of state resources—instead of being overlooked by Sacramento.