Democratic and Independent likely voters in the 26th Assembly District need to read the following about Patrick Ahrens:

Ballot Statement

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDMEMBER/STATE LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/CLIMATE & CONSERVATION NONPROFIT FOUNDER

Our 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.  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 TaraSreekrishnan.com!