Northern California is the heart of our state’s water supply, feeding cities, farms, and industries across hundreds of miles. But here at home, our own water systems are aging, underfunded, and increasingly vulnerable to both drought and catastrophic floods. If elected, I’ll fight for modern, climate-resilient infrastructure that serves our communities first, restores our natural systems, and prepares us for a more extreme future.
Our approach must be rooted in science, shaped by local voices, and backed by strong federal partnerships like the Water Resources Development Act. Together, we can invest in smart, lasting water solutions that work for people and the planet.
California’s water system was designed for a different century. Today, it’s failing to meet the demands of a hotter, drier, and more volatile climate. Rural communities like ours often bear the brunt, facing outdated infrastructure, limited funding, and growing risks from both water scarcity and extreme flooding.
We’ve already seen what’s possible when we rethink water. Projects like the Hamilton City floodplain restoration are proving that we can protect people, strengthen ecosystems, and support working lands all at once. Now we need to bring those solutions to scale across the North State.
Water is a public trust, a shared resource that belongs to all of us, not just the loudest voices or the biggest users. I believe in equitable, science-based management that prioritizes long-term sustainability, community input, and environmental justice.
We should never be exporting our water south while rural Californians go without, or asking small towns to solve big problems alone. Every community deserves safe, clean, and reliable water and a seat at the table in shaping how it’s managed.
As your representative, I’ll:
Water is life. It’s time we treat it that way.
