For sixteen years, I have shared the same daily commute, watched our rents and taxes steadily rise, and seen the exact same faces on our city council. Like so many of you, I kept hoping for a change. But when our council decided to remove the mayor and installed my council member, Laura Bettencourt, during a secret meeting, something clicked for me. I realized we can no longer wait for things to fix themselves. I looked at our community and asked myself: if not me, who? If not now, when? I am running because Palmdale is our home, and we deserve better. We deserve real representation and a leadership that works openly for all of us.
Require any developer receiving city subsidies or tax breaks to hire Palmdale residents for at least 30% of construction and permanent jobs, paired with a 48-hour small business permit guarantee.
Pass a just-cause eviction ordinance and cap annual rent increases at CPI + 3% for pre-1995 housing stock, addressing a decade of rents outpacing wages in a district that is 33% renters.
Ban closed-session removal of elected officials without a public hearing, require a recorded vote on every disciplinary action, and publish a public dashboard of every council vote within 24 hours.
Move $1.5-2 million from LASD overtime into a District 3 Youth Opportunity Fund covering summer jobs, after-school programs, and a civilian mental health crisis response team.
Have questions or suggestions? I would love to hear from you!
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