Jobs and the Economy

I believe our economy should work for the people who get up every day, work hard, raise a family, and want a fair shot at getting ahead. That means growing the middle class, supporting small businesses, investing in American innovation, and making sure the Sacramento region remains a place where people can find opportunity, build a career, and afford to live. I also believe the government should help create the conditions for long-term growth by investing in infrastructure, strengthening our workforce, and helping local communities compete and succeed.

Too many families and small businesses are being squeezed by the high cost of living, housing costs, supply chain disruptions, and political dysfunction in Washington. That is why I have focused on practical steps to lower costs, strengthen supply chains, support domestic manufacturing, and make our region more competitive. I have also opposed sweeping tariff policies that raise costs for working families, hurt small businesses, and strain our economy.

Investing in innovation and manufacturing

I voted for major legislation to rebuild more of our economy here at home. I supported the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen American semiconductor manufacturing, reduce our dependence on foreign supply chains, and create good-paying jobs. Our region is home to major technology employers like Intel and Micron, and I believe Sacramento County can help lead the next generation of American innovation and manufacturing. I also supported the America COMPETES Act because investing in science, research, technology, and a strong STEM workforce is essential if the United States is going to remain the global leader in the industries of the future.

Delivering local investment and job growth

I have also worked to bring federal investment back to Sacramento County in ways that support economic growth and job creation. Since Community Project Funding was restored, I have secured more than $63.8 million for 51 projects across Sacramento County, including investments in technology infrastructure, transportation safety, water reliability, parks, and community facilities. Those investments include support for the Roberts Family Development Center’s North Sacramento Technology Center, the Bohemian Park Community Center Resilience Wing, and $2.4 million for Hub in the Heights, a Greater Sacramento Urban League project that will help expand economic opportunity and community services in Del Paso Heights.

I have also helped secure major transportation and infrastructure investments that create jobs and strengthen our local economy, including a $25 million federal transportation grant for the Grant Line Road Safety Improvements Project and $19.6 million for six Sacramento-area transportation and infrastructure projects to improve roadways, bike lanes, and public transit options across the region.

Preparing workers for the jobs of the future

Preparing people for good-paying jobs is just as important as investing in roads, research, and manufacturing. That is why I have worked to connect education and workforce development to real career opportunities here at home. I championed Sacramento City College’s air traffic control training program as it moved toward becoming one of the nation’s only dual-certified programs, creating a more affordable and accessible pathway for local students into high-skill FAA careers while helping address a national workforce shortage.

Supporting small businesses

Small businesses are central to Sacramento County’s economy, and I have worked to make sure local entrepreneurs can access the tools and support they need to grow. My office helps connect businesses with federal resources, assists constituents in navigating issues involving the Small Business Administration and other agencies, and works to cut through red tape when the federal government is getting in the way. If we want Sacramento County families to thrive, we need an economy that lowers costs, supports small businesses, and creates opportunity here at home.