Issue Position: Wildfires

Issue Position

My former Senate District and current Board of Equalization District are home to some of California's most beautiful forests and rugged terrains. That's a rough combination for wildfires, though, and the state must do more to thin out our forests in select areas to help protect life and property. I've seen firsthand the devastation these wildfires leave behind, met with people who've lost loved ones, talked to families who don't know how they will rebuild their homes and their lives. Wildfire trauma lasts far beyond the flames themselves.

This is not a problem that will be solved quickly, even with the best policies and implementation. There are simply too many acres that need to be treated, but I will make massive forest thinning and improved management a top priority to prevent damaging wildfires. I will make it a top priority to harden the wildland-urban interface to protect homes and provide the most safety for our efforts. I will also reward homeowners who create adequate defensible space around their homes.

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