Public Safety

As a former prosecutor, national gun violence prevention advocate, and County Supervisor, Catherine increased police staffing, cracked down on car break-ins, and passed comprehensive gun safety laws. Now, she's ready to take the fight to Sacramento.

Reducing Gun Violence
● Catherine introduced the first ghost gun ban in California, and will continue to fight for comprehensive gun violence prevention laws.
● In the Assembly, Catherine will fund in-school threat assessment teams to prevent tragedy.
● Catherine believes we must expand mental health services and further enforce mental health screenings before individual purchase of a firearm.

Protecting Victims
● Catherine has been a leader in her efforts to protect crime victims.
● In 2022, Catherine authored Proposition D and created the Office of Victims and Witness Rights to provide victims with access to financial, medical and mental health services.
● In the Assembly, she will work to redefine domestic violence as a violent crime, recognizing its severe consequences and advocating for appropriate measures.

Combating Crime and Drug Dealing
● Catherine is also determined to combat the pervasive open-air drug dealing on our streets.
● She will push for increased accountability measures for fentanyl dealers.
● In the Assembly, she will continue to work with federal and local partners to cut off the supply of deadly drugs on our streets.
● Catherine believes in a compassionate approach to addiction and will emphasize rehabilitation services and access to a full spectrum of treatment options.

Housing

California's housing crisis is hurting working families and we must take action.

Streamlining Affordable Housing
● As Supervisor, Catherine has been a leader in making it easier to build housing affordable to everyone.
● She approved over 1,000 housing units during her tenure, including affordable housing for seniors.
● Catherine has and will continue to support efforts to streamline the building permit process.

Housing at Every Income Level and Near Transit
● Catherine will continue to advocate for the construction of housing across all income levels, focusing on affordable and middle-income housing.
● She will implement comprehensive statewide zoning requirements, prioritizing density close to transit hubs and promoting the construction of affordable housing throughout the state.

More Low and Moderate Income Housing
● Catherine is dedicated to spearheading a substantial increase in social housing initiatives to ensure that we can deliver the affordable homes that low to moderate-income families and individuals so desperately need.

Public Education

As a mother of two and long-time community advocate, Catherine knows how important education is to our families and thriving communities.

More Funding for Students and Teachers
● Catherine will advocate for increased funding for schools and teachers to ensure they have the resources to support our students.
● Catherine will champion legislation that helps attract and retain talented educators, maintain smaller class sizes, and preserve essential programs such as music, arts, library, and special education.

Fixing Our Local Schools
● Catherine will fight for state funding for building and renovating school facilities.
● Catherine will advocate for additional matching funds to ensure optimal learning environments and promote transparency and accountability.
● She will hold districts and their leadership responsible for addressing achievement gaps across student populations.

Financial Sustainability
● Catherine aims to eliminate one-time state funding and instead champion longer-term, dependable funding sources.
● Catherine is committed to advancing public education and creating opportunities for all children to thrive.

Healthcare

Catherine has been unwavering in her support of reproductive freedom and will be a leader in the fight to protect women's healthcare autonomy in Sacramento.

Advocating for Reproductive Freedom
● In the Assembly, Catherine will stand up for reproductive healthcare providers who provide care for out-of-state patients.
● She will also support legislation that protects patient confidentiality from being reported to other states automatically so we can remain a safe haven for everyone.

Quality, Affordable Healthcare for All
● Catherine believes we must provide everyone with access to quality, affordable healthcare.
● She supports Governor Newsom's comprehensive single-payer healthcare system.
● In the Assembly, she will work to address the pressing concerns of mental health services.
● Catherine is committed to expanding the availability of shelter beds and advocating for innovative housing solutions to bridge gaps in care.

Standing Up for Frontline Healthcare Workers
● Catherine will prioritize the well-being of frontline workers, advocating for their safety and ensuring they receive a living wage.