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Infrastructure & Rural Broadband

Inadequate highways, dangerous roads, unreliable cell service, and limited internet access are daily realities for too many people in the North State. Our communities are being left behind by crumbling infrastructure, and it’s putting lives, livelihoods, and local economies at risk.

I will fight to secure major federal investment in our roads, water systems, and broadband infrastructure. I’ll also champion public-private partnerships and rural-specific programs that bring reliable communication, safety, and opportunity to every corner of our district.

Building Better North State Infrastructure

Priorities

Secure federal grants through the Highway Trust Fund to renovate, expand, and maintain highways and rural roads across the North State.
Promote direct public investment and private incentives to expand broadband and cell networks in unserved and underserved areas, including fixed wireless and fiber options.
Integrate rural broadband expansion into national infrastructure legislation and future Farm Bills through USDA Rural Development and the Rural Utilities Service.
Work directly with county supervisors, municipal utility districts, and transit agencies to ensure that infrastructure priorities reflect the needs of local residents and businesses.

Advocate for the modernization of water systems, including drinking water infrastructure, stormwater management, and emergency spillway upgrades.

Why it Matters

Poor infrastructure keeps our rural communities disconnected physically, economically, and digitally:

California ranks #2 nationally for rural road fatalities and poor road conditions.
Entire zip codes across our district still lack access to reliable broadband and cell coverage.
The Oroville Dam spillway crisis showed just how fragile our aging water infrastructure is, and how devastating it can be when it fails.
Small businesses, students, farmers, first responders, and healthcare providers all suffer when the roads are impassable, the internet is down, or cell coverage disappears in an emergency.

These aren’t just inconveniences. They’re equity issues, economic barriers, and public safety risks.

What I Believe

Modern infrastructure is essential to building a strong rural economy and ensuring no community is left behind.

When we invest in roads, bridges, and water systems, we create jobs, improve safety, and attract business investment. When we expand broadband, we empower families to learn, work, and communicate. When we upgrade our water systems, we protect public health and build climate resilience.

Infrastructure investment is one of the most effective ways to revitalize the North State, and it’s long overdue.

How I'll Lead

As your Representative, I will:

Secure federal infrastructure funding and advocate for rural carve-outs to ensure our communities aren’t left out of national programs.
Work to ensure rural broadband expansion is treated as critical infrastructure and integrated into both the Farm Bill and national infrastructure legislation.
Collaborate with local officials to identify shovel-ready projects and remove red tape that prevents communities from accessing funds.
Advocate for multi-use infrastructure, such as broadband installation alongside road or water upgrades, to maximize efficiency and reduce cost.
Push for transparent reporting and local engagement so residents know where infrastructure dollars are going and how they’re improving lives.

Every community, no matter how rural, deserves safe roads, clean water, and fast, reliable internet. Investing in infrastructure isn’t just about building things; it’s about building opportunity, equity, and a future where no one is left behind.

Infrastructure & Rural Broadband

Priorities

Why it Matters

What I Believe

How I'll Lead

Proven Leadership in Times of Crisis