John Laird

Party Preference: Democratic
Natural Resources Secretary        info@lairdforcasenate.com        www.lairdforcasenate.com

We have just ten years to take dramatic steps to save our planet’s climate, with increasing wildfires and sea level rise threatening our communities. Strong, effective action is required to tackle climate change, along with the affordable housing crisis, the goal of universal health insurance coverage and the need for a sustainable and accessible education system.

There is no time for on-the-job training. For eight years, I served as Governor Brown’s Secretary for Natural Resources, working hard on California’s climate change efforts, protection of prime agricultural land, leading the state’s ocean protection program, and pushing back on federal attempts for more oil drilling off our coast.

As a Mayor, City Councilmember, Transit Director, Transportation Commissioner, Nonprofit Director, and Community College Trustee, I developed experience to tackle the key issues we face. As an Assemblymember, I authored 82 bills signed into law, including on environmental protection, water conservation, first-time homebuyers, civil rights, restoring community college health services, and more.  As Assembly Budget Chair, I fought for healthcare, education, and our environment.

I have the endorsement of teacher, firefighter, nurse, and building trades worker organizations – as well as the League of Conservation Voters, Equality California, Governor Newsom, former Governor Brown, Senator Monning, and many local mayors, county supervisors, and school boardmembers. I have the endorsement of the Democratic Party. I want to take my experience, drive, and commitment to Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties to serve the people who live here. I respectfully ask for your vote.