Homelessness

The homelessness crisis is a complex issue, and increased dollars do not always correlate to results. That’s why I have worked with Sacramento County to implement a robust plan that measures success, is flexible, and holds us accountable:

  1. We created an action plan that measures success with specific metrics and goals.

  2. We do not want to maintain the status quo when current solutions are broken. This plan measures success with the ability to eliminate or modify programs to increase results.  

  3. We work for you! We increased community transparency to share where, when, and how dollars are spent to combat this issue. 

Sacramento County has taken a balanced approach to the actions used to solve homelessness. One, we need to remember this is a humanitarian crisis. We cannot solve homelessness without addressing the mental illness and drug addiction challenges. I have worked to secure more permanent housing solutions and resources for addiction and mental illness. I also support increasing inpatient beds. 

Second, we must keep our communities, schools, business, and properties safe. Our team continues to work directly with community stakeholders and business partners to ensure their safety as we implement more homelessness resources. This includes removing dangerous homeless encampments that pose health hazards and safety risks. We need to have the resources available to help those at risk and the capacity to keep our neighborhoods safe. 

Roads/Transportation

First and foremost, our office hosted several community meetings to listen to road and transportation concerns. Then, we went to work. I serve on the Sacramento Area Council of Governments and am the Sacramento Transportation Authority’s Chair, ensuring roadway repair remains a priority for Sacramento County. We have focused on reallocating as many resources as possible to address our $850 million roadway maintenance backlog. I started by approving $62.5 million for street repair. I have focused on allocating resources for the “Fix it First” program that fills potholes and repaves roads. We also started monthly meetings with Sacramento Transportation officials to hold ourselves accountable and ensure repairs are made quickly and effectively. 

Economic Development

As your Sacramento County Supervisor, I have focused on empowering local businesses and opening the door for community investment. I have worked to create new structures and procedures, prioritizing pro-business needs. And today, there are fewer vacant storefronts than four years ago. We also secured American Rescue Plan funding for local businesses and organizations that assist them. 

Services to Sacramento County District 3 

Sacramento County District 3 is very densely populated even though many residents do not live within a city. This means many residents do not have the same services as others. As Supervisor, I have worked to combat this issue by securing more community resources. Below are the following ways we have been able to provide more services to District Three residents: 

  • We approved more streetscape improvement projects. 

  • We funded a Foothill Farms Youth Center. 

  • We secured maintenance and expansion improvements for Cardinal Oaks Park, Empowerment Park, and Howe Park.

  • We created a new constituent management system to ensure rcommunity needs are responded to more effectively and promptly.

  • We secured more staff to respond to constituent concerns. 

  • We partnered with the Sheriff and District Attorney to improve emergency response and public safety for residents.

Most importantly, we remain committed to listening and being responsive to resident concerns. We will continue to let community feedback guide our local government services.