Californians are taxed at higher rates than citizens in almost every other state, yet our state government is a failure in so many ways.  As Mayor and City Councilwoman, I’ve helped to deliver budget surpluses and reduce our pension liabilities. I have ensured the implementation of rigorous management practices that have prevented major program cost overruns. My 40-year business career, including 30 years as a senior executive for a Fortune 300 public corporation has provided me deep expertise in disciplined fiscal management, long-term planning, investor responsibility and customer-responsive, quality service.  

As your voice in the State Assembly, I will:

• Work to reduce waste, duplication and abuse in the State Budget
• Stop tax increases - California families and small businesses already pay too much.
• Oppose bait-and-switch funding schemes that redirect taxes and fees away from what voters approved.
• Reduce unfunded pension liabilities
• Oppose changing Prop. 13 to create a split roll