The 37th district has always been plagued by environmental injustice. It's not surprising. This marginalized district remains disproportionately exposed to hazards and lack of adequate environmental protection and benefits. Unfortunately, it has led to limited access to green space and inequitable approach to environmental decision-making processes. We cannot continue to allow our local and federal Representatives undermine our communities and neighborhoods and perpetuate discrimination through injustice: water crisis', respiratory illness, reproductive problems, etc.

I'm no stranger to advocating for environmental policies.

In Santa Monica, I advocated for the amendment of AB 551 to expand green space, increase community hubs, and to build a sustainable future for generation to come. As a matter of fact, through my activism, I helped increase the green spaces within the underrepresented neighborhood of Pico in Santa Monica before commercial and residential development engulfed public and private lands. To this day, I advocate for the environmental stewardship of public lands because it's OUR LAND. IT BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE!

Sam and Santa Monica workers and community members at the start of construction to the 19th Street community garden in the Pico Neighborhood of Santa Monica

As your representative, I will continue to be a beacon for environmental justice through fair and meaningful involvement and to ensure the marginalized communities we grew up in receive adequate resources and representation. If elected, I will:

• Promote the Green New Deal

  - Replace old, lead pipe and infastructure

  - Reduce toxic air and water pollution

  - Clean up hazardous waste sites

• Support Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act

  - provide California with funds for safe, clean water

• Address environmental racism

  - Dismantle systemic inequalities

  - Protect vulnerable populations

• Increase green space