Tara Sreekrishnan for Assembly

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Youth Crime Prevention: Invest in programs to prevent youth crime and provide crisis response in schools.Mental Health Integration: Support mental health training for law enforcement and community service officers.Law Enforcement Support: Recruit and retain public safety personnel to strengthen community security.

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Transparent Financial Reporting: Push for detailed, accessible reports on state expenditures and revenues.Strategic Debt Management: Prioritize investments in infrastructure and education that generate long-term benefits.Efficient Budgeting: Ensure tax funds are used wisely, benefiting residents

Fiscal Responsibility

Equitable Access: Increase funding for K-12 education, focusing on underrepresented groups.STEM and STEAM Promotion: Expand science, technology, engineering, arts, and math programs.Career Readiness: Support vocational training and apprenticeships linked to future job opportunities.

Education

Renewable Energy Expansion: Support the growth of green energy industries and career pathways.Climate Education: Empower students with robust environmental education programs in schools.Resilient Infrastructure: Invest in infrastructure upgrades to protect communities from climate-related disasters.

Environment

Lower Prescription Costs: Fight to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and insurance premiums while expanding mental and physical health services. Expand Student Mental Health Support: Increase the number of mental health and wellness services at schools to support student well-being. Affordable Healthcare: Ensure comprehensive, accessible healthcare services for all.

Healthcare

Senior-Focused Clinics: Advocate for healthcare clinics tailored to the needs of seniors. Long-Term Care Planning: Establish resources to assist with financial and care planning for aging residents.Affordable Housing for Seniors: Support the development of affordable housing options and programs to help seniors age in place within their communities.

Seniors

Affordable Housing Supply: Increase housing stock to prevent displacement and support economic stability.Simplified Housing Initiatives: Simplify housing programs to save taxpayer money and make it easier for families to buy a home.Workforce Development: Promote apprenticeships and job training to build a strong, local workforce in the construction industry.

Housing

Mass Transit Expansion: Advocate for the extension of public transit networks like BART.Enhanced Bus Services: Invest in better bus routes and services across the county.Eco-Friendly Solutions: Support sustainable transportation options to reduce environmental impact.

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Affordable Healthcare: Fight for better access to healthcare services, particularly for women and children.Women’s Rights Protection: Defend women’s reproductive rights and equality in the workplace.Early Learning Support: Expand access to early childhood education and childcare services.

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<h2>County School Board Member. State Legislative Director. Climate Nonprofit Founder. Cancer Survivor. Lifelong Fighter.</h2><img src="https://run.imgix.net/240f188d-71e8-4b1f-a53f-f72e5cdb4fcf/39a9949a-38bf-472b-a752-02ae46bac623/39a9949a-38bf-472b-a752-02ae46bac623.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2500%2C1643&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="47.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">As the daughter of immigrants who overcame poverty, Tara knows what the American Dream means for so many families in Santa Clara County. Now, as a candidate for the State Assembly, she’ll protect the American Dream and make sure our kids have good schools, our workers have good-paying jobs, and our streets are safe. She’ll fight for high quality, affordable health insurance, housing, and lower utility costs for Californians who are struggling to get by.A lifelong resident of our District and an elected member of the Santa Clara County Board of Education, Tara has been a champion for educational excellence, early learning, and mental health services. She played a pivotal role in initiatives like supporting teachers, closing the digital divide through laptops and internet access, and fighting our fentanyl crisis among youth. Her mom was a school librarian at the same K-12 public schools that Tara attended here in this district: Cupertino Union School District &amp; Fremont Union High School District.&nbsp;Tara has worked professionally to cut red tape and create real change in all levels of local government -- school district, city, county, and state. She has served as a Legislative Advisor at the City level, Policy and Outreach Director and Chief of Staff at the County level, and as Legislative Director, Communications Director, and Deputy Chief of Staff at the State level. She helped write and pass legislation that created housing developments for the homeless, modernized our schools, made our communities safer, and promoted job training and apprenticeship programs. She is completing her Master's Degree (MPA) from the U.C. Berkeley Goldman School of Public Policy.Tara co-founded the nonprofit Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action, engaging hundreds of local students in the environmental sciences, and has been a champion for environmental sustainability, climate restoration, and 100% renewable energy. Together with other neighbors, she took on our County’s largest polluter - Lehigh Cement – and she won, shutting down their 100-year old quarry which was poisoning our air and waterways.From battling cancer to taking on the biggest polluters in the Bay Area, Tara isn’t afraid to take on tough fights. Tara Sreekrishnan – tried, tested, and ready to beat the special interests for us.

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Our families suffer when politicians cater to special interests. I’ve faced the same challenges as you and delivered real results. As the daughter of immigrants who achieved the American Dream, I’m worried it’s slipping away. We need Sacramento to protect the middle class and tackle rising costs. I’ve fought cancer, big polluters, and special interests. Now, I’m ready to take on rising costs, fight for better safety, affordable housing, and real results on homelessness.Santa Clara County is worth it.

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Sreekrishnan brought in $386k in the recent reporting period, compared to Ahrens’s $303k Sreekrishnan also leads Ahrens in cash-on-hand, $201k to $171k CUPERTINO, CA - On Wednesday, Santa Clara County Board of Education Member Tara Sreekrishnan announced that she out-raised her opponent in the race for State Assembly District 26. Sreekrishnan brought in $83,000 more than her opponent, Patrick Ahrens. Sreekrishnan and Ahrens, both Democrats, advanced to the General Election in March.&nbsp;Yesterday, Sreekrishnan was endorsed by her Primary opponent, Sunnyvale City Councilmember Omar Din, who received 12% of the vote in the Primary. Since the Primary, Sreekrishnan has been coalescing support from across California from organized labor, businesses, women’s groups, public education advocates, and climate organizations, which significantly enhanced her fundraising. 61% of Sreekrishnan’s contributions came from within Santa Clara County, and 75% from within the Bay Area. 61% were also in amounts of $100 or less.Sreekrishan said of her campaign’s momentum heading into the General Election, “I’m honored by the support from across the district that my campaign has received since the Primary. The voters of Assembly District 26 are hungry for a leader who will fight for affordable health insurance, lower utility costs, and good-paying jobs. Our grassroots support shows that I’m the candidate who will deliver on those priorities – and the voters know it.”Tara Sreekrishnan has a proven track record of fighting for the diverse communities and families across Santa Clara County. As a County Board of Education Member, Tara has balanced a budget of over $300 million, expanded career opportunities for low-income and middle-class kids, and worked to keep youth safe from our fentanyl crisis.&nbsp;Sreekrishnan has built a wide coalition of elected officials and organizations representing both business and labor supporting her campaign, including SEIU California, the California Nurses Association, the Sierra Club, the Sunnyvale Democratic Club, The California Democratic Women’s Caucus, and more.For more information about Tara Sreekrishnan's campaign for the State Assembly, visit her website at <a href="https://www.tarasreekrishnan.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tarasreekrishnan.com</a>.

Sreekrishnan said the support her campaign has gathered makes her confident about the November election.“I’m honored to be the top fundraiser in this race and by the support from across the district that my campaign has received since the primary,” Sreekrishnan told San José Spotlight. “The voters of Assembly District 26 are hungry for a leader who will fight for affordable health care, lower utility costs and good-paying jobs.”

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Tara Sreekrishnan Leads Opponent in Fundraising, Cash-On-Hand in AD26

She is the first Indian American to be elected to the Santa Clara County Board of Education, the first Indian American Chief of Staff at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and one of few Indian American elected officials in Santa Clara County.&nbsp;Now <a href="https://www.tarasreekrishnan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sreekrishnan</a> is running for California Assembly District 26, which lies at the heart of Santa Clara County in Silicon Valley.

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<h4>Democratic and Independent likely voters in the 26th Assembly District need to read the following about Patrick Ahrens:</h4><ul><li>Ahrens’s Office helped the state legislature <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billVotesClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB1054" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ram through a billion-dollar bailout for PG&amp;E</a>, after they caused the Camp Fire that killed 84 people, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/01/24/1075267222/californias-embattled-utility-leaves-criminal-probation-but-more-charges-loom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">were convicted of six felonies</a>, and <a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/pge-rate-hike-vote/3650428/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">continue to jack up rates</a> on people. In return, <a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/02/27/uber-pge-and-union-groups-have-spent-more-than-half-a-million-dollars-in-assembly-district-26-race/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">PG&amp;E has now spent six figures on behalf of Ahrens’ campaign</a>.</li><li>The cost of everything is skyrocketing, but Ahrens <a href="https://lavozdeanza.com/news/2024/03/02/nonresident-student-tuition-to-raise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">voted</a> to <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1coOYTI7wXlLxRNm1BP0vQQQaRsfftExL/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">raise </a><a href="https://lavozdeanza.com/news/2021/02/09/board-of-trustees-increases-non-resident-tuition-rate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">tuition</a><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aE_BhChei0PeiNhzf1ecrUV4CHn6uVau/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> five </a><a href="https://lavozdeanza.com/news/2024/03/02/nonresident-student-tuition-to-raise/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">times</a> by a total of 42 percent, helped allow utility companies jack up their rates, and pushed to <a href="https://padailypost.com/2019/11/26/foothill-de-anza-will-put-two-tax-measures-before-voters-in-march/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">raise property taxes while borrowing millions of dollars</a>.</li></ul><h2>Ballot Statement</h2>COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDMEMBER/STATE LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/CLIMATE &amp; CONSERVATION NONPROFIT FOUNDEROur families pay the price when politicians don’t say no to special interests. I’ve lived the challenges we face, defended our values, and gotten results.I’m a cancer survivor. In my 20s, I overcame misdiagnosis and a healthcare system that routinely fails to meet women’s needs. I’ll fight for better, more affordable healthcare. I’m rated 100% by Planned Parenthood. I’ll always defend women’s right to choose.My parents were immigrants who went from poverty to achieving the American Dream. Mom’s a librarian. Dad’s an engineer. But like you, I’m worried that dream is falling out of reach. Sacramento must do more to protect the middle class and rein in soaring costs. I learned how to fight for change by fighting the biggest polluter in Santa Clara County.&nbsp; Together with neighbors, we shut down Lehigh Cement’s 100-year-old quarry, which was poisoning our air and waterways. I serve the community, not special interests. On the County School Board, I raised teacher pay and raised student achievement. As a State Legislative Director, I’ve fought fentanyl, held insurance companies accountable, and helped lead California’s landmark homelessness audit to get tax dollars spent better on truly improving the tragedy on our streets.I’ve overcome tough challenges in my life and for our community. I’m ready to confront our biggest problems: rising costs, public safety, our housing and homelessness crisis. I’d be honored to represent you.Tara Sreekrishnan’s Endorsements: California Nurses Association, California Federation of Teachers, Santa Clara County Firefighters, California Democratic Women’s Caucus, Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte, Sierra Club, State Senator Dave Cortese, and many more at <a href="http://TaraSreekrishnan.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">TaraSreekrishnan.com</a>!