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The California Promise

REBUILDING THE MIDDLE CLASS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

Lower costs. Expand opportunity. Build resilience. California should lead the nation in making essential resources accessible and affordable for everyone.

THREE PILLARS OF THE PROMISE

Every policy connects to a larger vision of affordability, equity, and resilience working together.

Pillar I

LOWERING THE COST OF LIVING & BUILDING ECONOMIC SECURITY

Every policy connects to a larger vision of affordability, equity, and resilience working together.

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Pillar II

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EQUITY & INVESTMENT

Investing in education, jobs, and inclusion so every Californian has a fair shot at the middle class.

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Pillar III

BUILDING A RESILIENT & SUSTAINABLE CALIFORNIA FOR THE FUTURE

Modern infrastructure, environmental justice, and green spaces that protect communities for generations.

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Pillar I

LOWERING THE COST OF LIVING & BUILDING ECONOMIC SECURITY

Housing Affordability

A home in California should not be a luxury.

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Cost of Living & Wages

Affordability is the practical key to opportunity

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Healthcare for All

Healthcare is the floor of opportunity. Without it, nothing else holds

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Pillar II

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EQUITY & INVESTMENT

Education & Opportunity

Public education is the great unlocker of latent potential.

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Good Jobs & Modern Economy

Rebuilding the middle class, one good job at a time.

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Racial & Gender Equity

Diversity is a vector for unlocking latent potential.

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Justice & Public Safety

Safe communities through smart, humane investment.

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Immigration & Belonging

California is stronger because of its immigrants including me.

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Incarceration & Re-entry 

Real public safety means real second chances.

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Veterans & Benefit

We owe our veterans more than a thank-you.

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Disability Rights & Accessibility

Ensuring every Californian has equal access to housing, healthcare, jobs, transit, education, and opportunity no one left behind.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access

Equity is opportunity made real for everyone.

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Pillar III

BUILDING A RESILIENT & SUSTAINABLE CALIFORNIA FOR THE FUTURE

Climate & Clean Energy

A climate plan that creates jobs and lowers bills.

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Infrastructure & Transit

Move people, not just cars.

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Democracy & Government Reform

Government that works for people  not donors.

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AGRICULTURE & Food Justice

California feeds the nation. Our farmers and farmworkers deserve more.

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PARKS & RECREATION

Every kid deserves a park, a coach, and a chance to play.

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Infrastructure & Environmental Justice

Clean air, clean water, and modern infrastructure for every community.

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EVERY POLICY IS PERSONAL

"California should lead the nation in rebuilding the middle class by making essential resources accessible and affordable for everyone. Affordability, healthcare reform, and economic opportunity will be the foundation of my administration."

— SOPHIA EDUM-A-SAM

For Governor of California

Reskill, Rebuild, and Reimagine California

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