California Deserves the Best

As California confronts some of its toughest challenges, financial security is a top priority. Oversight of the fifth largest economy in the world demands strong fiscal accountability, meticulous procedures and protocols and a determination to be fair in all financial reviews.

For the last 40 years I have devoted my life to the betterment of California. I have been active in educationaland community foundations, local and municipal governance as a City Council member and Mayor of Santa Monica, to statewide representation as a member of the California Board of Equalization. The last four years I’ve served as the BOE Chair, representing taxpayers of District 3, the most populous district of the state.

I bring to my candidacy a unique perspective about what’s best for California, the challenges that confront us and creative approaches to making our state prosper. My record of accomplishment during tough times is exemplary.

During the COVID-19 lockdowns, I formed a Disaster Task Force to extend property tax filing deadlines for small businesses. We published an Issue Paper, drafted statewide guidance, proposed legislation and sought a Governor Executive Order to get the deadlines extended, so that taxpayers would not be fined late penalties.