Moving Sacramento Forward, Together
Sacramento is at a turning point. Families are being priced out, small businesses are navigating uncertainty, and too many neighborhoods have waited too long for meaningful investment. My focus is on practical, coordinated solutions that improve daily life and position our city for long-term stability.
Housing Affordability
Housing affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Sacramento. We need to build more housing and do it faster, while also protecting residents from displacement. I am focused on removing unnecessary barriers that slow production and drive up costs, supporting deed-restricted affordable housing, and advancing housing that is affordable by design.
No single approach will solve the crisis. Traditional affordable housing remains essential, but it takes time and limited state resources. At the same time, we need more housing at scale that working families, seniors, and young people can actually afford. My goal is to meet the moment with solutions that increase supply, lower costs, and allow people to stay in the neighborhoods they call home.
Supporting Small Business
Small businesses are the backbone of Sacramento’s economy and the heart of our neighborhoods. I work to create a stable, predictable environment where small businesses can open, grow, and stay rooted in the community.
That means streamlining permitting, reducing unnecessary delays, and investing in strong commercial corridors. I support creating a “Vacant to Vibrant” program that repurposes empty storefronts and underutilized lots for small businesses, arts, and cultural uses. Vacant spaces drag down neighborhoods and discourage investment. We should be activating them, not accepting them.
Thoughtful public investment and flexible activation programs can help entrepreneurs get started, bring life back to corridors, and strengthen neighborhood economies.
Neighborhood Investment
Every neighborhood deserves safe streets, reliable infrastructure, and access to opportunity. For too long, investment in Sacramento has been uneven, leaving many communities behind. I am committed to directing resources into long-overlooked neighborhoods through improvements like sidewalks, lighting, street repairs, and community spaces.
Neighborhood investment means restoring trust and ensuring that growth benefits the people who already live there. I focus on listening to residents, working with neighborhood leaders, and making sure city investments improve quality of life and support long-term stability.
Equitable Budget
Sacramento, like many cities in this economy, is facing a structural budget deficit. Navigating this moment requires consistent, experienced leadership and a steady hand.
My approach to budgeting is rooted in equity and long-term stability. That means protecting essential services, being honest about tradeoffs, and ensuring that the communities with the greatest needs receive the greatest support. Across-the-board cuts do not land equally. When our lowest-income neighborhoods are supported and stabilized, the entire city benefits.
We must guide Sacramento through this fiscal challenge responsibly, make smart investments, and position our city for recovery. With thoughtful leadership and disciplined decision-making, we can emerge stronger and more resilient.
Smart Transportation
Smart transportation means fixing what we have while building for the future. We need to repair our roads, fix potholes, and invest in long-term maintenance so residents and businesses can rely on safe infrastructure.
At the same time, we must build a more balanced transportation system. That includes reliable and affordable public transit, ensuring seniors and young people have access, and continuing programs like Kids Ride Free. It also means investing in Complete Streets with protected bike lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, and transit-friendly design. A transportation system that works for drivers, riders, cyclists, and pedestrians supports economic growth, safety, and quality of life across Sacramento.
Clean & Safe Communities
Clean and safe neighborhoods are essential for residents, businesses, and the overall health of our city. I am focused on reducing illegal dumping, improving response times, and ensuring consistent maintenance of public spaces. Illegal dumping harms neighborhoods, small businesses, and the environment, and it requires coordinated enforcement and accountability.
Public safety also means prevention. Investing in youth programs, after-school activities, and community-based violence prevention helps reduce harm before it happens. Safety is built through coordination, long-term investment, and follow-through. I am committed to approaches that improve safety while using resources effectively and delivering visible results in neighborhoods and business districts across Sacramento.