She Supports:
- No new taxes without a vote of the people
- Access to a quality education for all children
- More authority for local school districts to make changes in curriculum to improve student performance
- Working with both Republicans and Democrats to bring new and innovative ways to solve problems and fix the state budget
- High-speed rail, which will bring thousands of jobs to the Valley over the next decade
Good Jobs and a Strong Local Economy
As a community banker for over 30 years, Fran helped farmers, students, and homeowners achieve their financial goals. While Mayor and Councilmember of Shafter, she worked to create over 2000 new local private sector jobs and helped build a first-class training center to prepare our community for good-paying jobs with a future. Her experience as president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and the Kern County Hispanic Chamber have helped her stay in touch with the needs of local businesses.
What the Valley Needs … Water, Water, Water
Fran knows we need water to strengthen our agricultural economy and maintain our standing as the nation’s breadbasket. She believes we need a steady, reliable water supply to attract new businesses and diversify our economy. With the Valley’s abundant sunshine and land, we can be the renewable energy center of California.
Fran wants to protect our water from being siphoned-off by special interests in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Fran supports the statewide November water bond measure, as well as building the Temperance Dam and the Peripheral Canal.
Education is Key
In today’s world, a quality education is necessary, not optional. Our Valley schools need quality teachers, the latest equipment and technology, and classrooms that are clean, safe and well-maintained. Whether kids are going on to college or straight into the workforce, we must ensure they are prepared to face the world of work and responsibility.
High Speed Rail Means Jobs, Less Congestion, and Improved Air Quality
As a State Commissioner on the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Fran has been leading efforts to ensure that new rail lines will help improve the Valley economy, create jobs for Valley residents, and reduce the air pollution that endangers our health.
