Year 1 Victories
Year 1 Victories​
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​In my first year serving as your Assemblywoman, my focus has been simple: deliver results for rural Northern California. From strengthening public safety to securing critical funding for our communities, my team and I have worked every day to make sure our region is heard and represented in Sacramento.
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Legislative Wins​
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Six bills signed into law by the Governor, strengthening rural emergency response, supporting small businesses, protecting workers, improving education pathways, and increasing resources for first responders.
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Passed the first pro–Second Amendment bill in over 20 years, earning recognition as California Rifle & Pistol Association Legislator of the Year.
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Advanced policies supporting parental rights, public safety, wildlife conflict solutions, and rural economic development.
Serving AD1​​
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Opened district offices in Redding and Jackson, helping thousands of residents navigate state agencies and access services.
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Traveled more than 50,000 miles across the district to remain accessible, responsive, and present in every county.
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Strengthened partnerships with local governments, agencies, and community leaders to deliver practical solutions for our communities.
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Focused extensively on wildfire recovery, infrastructure needs, economic development, and expanding access to essential services.
Delivering Funding for the District​​
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We secured critical funding and policy victories that directly support families, schools, and local economies across the region:​
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$65 million in tax exemptions for 2021–2024 wildfire settlement funds, helping families rebuild without unexpected tax burdens.
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$10 million for the Karuk Fire Resiliency Center.
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$70 million for the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Tahoe Conservancy to support wildfire mitigation.
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$2 million to support ranchers facing verified wolf-related livestock losses.
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$20 million for Plumas County schools.
Federal Funding Advocacy​​
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Through direct advocacy with federal partners, we also helped secure major funding for rural California:​
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$43 million annually for Secure Rural Schools funding for California, with approximately 60% benefiting Assembly District 1, along with retroactive payments for counties for the past two years.
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$128 million in restored funding for California Head Start programs.