Issues & Policies

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 To create a safer community, it starts with protecting the rights and safety of those in our community. From women's rights to migrant rights/farmworkers rights,  we can create a safer community for all.

I was an instrumental voice in getting the CARE policy passed in the City of Ventura & Ojai.

I have strongly advocated for low-income and homeless resources, as well as protecting communities and not corporations. Housing and  health care are fundamental human rights.

I believe 2026 is the year where all voices are invited to City of Ventura's council dias. As I become the first Chumash council member for Ventura, I will intentionally create space for all community members to be heard with respect and admiration. A safe community is a community filled with safe dialogue.

Ventura is not only unceded Chumash land but my ancestral home; I am called to emerge as a transformative environmental champion. As the first Chumash councilwoman, it is my honor to dedicate myself to safeguarding our land, water, and all relatives. This commitment is not merely an obligation, but a heartfelt tribute to my ancestors for their timeless stewardship. It is not a personal aspiration, but a clarion call that a visionary leader answers, inspiring our entire city to evolve into wiser stewards.

For this movement of a city becoming wiser stewards, I envision first a call to deeply cherish our open land, beaches, and parks. Creating more art and culture events at our parks is a priority. Each month, a different district park hosts an inspiring art and culture event.

Community gathering events must be accessible in all districts of our city. 

My personal involvement will advocate for safer bike, walk, wheelchair paths. I will sign the Climate Hawk.  Advocate against AI data centers, and advocate for the return to Chumash stewardship with the land, such as creating native gardens and advocate for traditional control burns.

 As a passionate and devoted educator, my unwavering commitment to inspiring and empowering our youth extends far beyond school hours. Uplifting and inspiring our youth to truly believe in their limitless potential is paramount. It's time our youth has a leader who will prioritize their aspirations, a leader who will show up and remind them they are the bright future leaders of tomorrow and safe to be who they are.  
 

I aim to create a Ventura Youth Commission to uplift, encourage and teach our youth how to become successful leaders. I also aim to create a monthly youth award to highlight youth doing great work in the community. Our youth succeeds when we highlight them. 

Changing city council meetings back to Monday, making it possible to attend VUSD meetings on Tuesday, is a top priority. As any local VUSD parent or staff member would know, it is crucial to be free to attend both meetings. A safe community is a well-informed community. 

As I prioritize our youth, I'm equally committed to uplifting our elders. Recognizing the profound connection between these two groups that's deeply rooted in Chumash tradition. By fostering intergenerational relationships, our youth can thrive under the guidance of our elders, while our elders receive the care, respect, and honor they deserve. To make this vision a reality, I'm dedicated to safeguarding our elders' well-being, ensuring they have access to safe housing, nutritious food, and exceptional healthcare, including advocating for enhanced benefits for healthcare providers and protecting military benefits. It is time we bring back the sacred connection of our youth and our elders.

I will also focus on streamlining the emergecy system for elders as well as focus on improving street access and wheelchair accessible improvements.

As I end this section, it is crucial that I give a sincere thank you to all of my amazing elders in my lifetime who guided me to this moment, my father, a Vietnam vet who died due to Agent Orange and served over 30 years in the military, my mother whose love taught me strength, my cousin Julie whose blessing means everything, and Carmen Ramirez who paved the way for this historic campaign.