Families in this district work hard, drive long distances, and pay some of the highest gas and sales taxes in the state. Yet they often feel they get little in return, including crumbling roads, underfunded schools, and healthcare deserts.

That’s not fair, and it’s not sustainable.

Commuters in places like Palmdale and Victorville face average drives of over 40 minutes each way. Those miles rack up costs that hit working families hardest. Meanwhile, corporate tax loopholes drain billions from schools and local services, and state funding formulas often shortchange our region.

I’ll fight to return more of your tax dollars to your community.

That means securing state and federal grants for infrastructure, clinics, and schools. It means pushing for commuter tax credits or rebates that reflect the reality of life in the High Desert. It also means ensuring big corporations pay their fair share so working families aren’t left carrying the load alone.

A fair tax system should reward work, not punish distance.

In Sacramento, I will go the distance to fight for our district’s hard workers.