Vision for California

“Our future won’t be shaped by ideology or division. It will be built by practical solutions, transparent leadership, and measurable results.”

-SF

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California doesn’t need bigger government, it needs smarter government. A government that listens, empowers, and serves the people with transparency, efficiency, and accountability.

SF’s vision is of a California that works for everyone, a state that rewards innovation, supports independence, and uplifts communities through fairness, sustainability, and common sense.

This platform is organized into 5 core pillars and 12 policy areas.

The pillars on the Homepage give you the big picture. The policy areas below show how we get there.

  • One income can support more families, new parents have time with newborns, and childcare is accessible.

    Policy highlights

    • Paid Parental Leave (24 weeks): Pilot in the public sector (2026–27); expand via phased tax incentives (2028–29).

    • Childcare & Pre-K Access: Pilot in underserved counties (2026–27); scale statewide by 2030+.

    • Child Stipends ($300/month): Phased by income, tied to budget performance.

    • Affordable Housing (Tiny/Modular Pilots): 2026–27 pilot with streamlined permitting and workforce lanes.

    • Family Cost-of-Living Relief: Align housing, childcare, and essential-utilities support so one income can realistically support a family in more communities.

  • From paycheck-to-paycheck to building wealth: through local jobs, apprenticeships, and small-business growth.

    Plan Highlights

    • Utility Relief Pilots in high-cost counties (2028–29).

    • Local Job Incubators & Training Hubs, launched as regional pilots.

    • Homegrown Manufacturing Support with training + targeted tax incentives.

    • Student Debt & Workforce Integration pilots.

    • Childcare support linked directly to workforce participation.

    • Innovation & Small Business Challenges: Public–private competitions where small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community teams propose and implement solutions to local problems.

  • Expand access to primary, maternal/child, and mental health care, affordably and close to home.

    Key Programs

    • Rural & underserved telehealth pilots (2026–27).

    • Preventive & mental health expansion (2026–28).

    • Public-option pilot coverage alongside telehealth (Steyer-inspired).

    • Workforce development & clinician telehealth training.

    • Health Freedom & Informed Choice: Transparent risk/benefit communication, respect for informed consent, and preparedness-focused planning instead of one-size-fits-all mandates.

  • Radical transparency, citizen oversight, and performance-based budgets.

    Plan Highlights

    • Statewide Budget Transparency Portal (2028).

    • Citizen Allocation Pilots in 3–5 counties.

    • Independent oversight boards at state and program levels.

    • Open Government & Civic Engagement: “Open Door Days,” live-streamed public hearings, and online feedback tools so Californians can participate directly in budgeting and policy decisions.

  • Cleaner air, lower energy costs, and climate-ready infrastructure.

    Policy Highlights

    • Clean Energy & Microgrids: Community-scale microgrids (2028–29 pilot; scale 2030); 1–2 early microgrids in wildfire-prone or energy-vulnerable counties.

    • Water Security & Wildfire Resilience: Reservoir modernization, controlled burns, forest thinning; smart reservoir sensors in top 5 high-risk counties.

    • Grid & Climate Resilience: Smart grid upgrades, energy storage, early-warning systems; retrofits and rooftop solar/battery storage in pilot counties.

    • Energy Diversity & Equity: Incentives for solar, EV charging, and energy-efficient retrofits.

    • Regenerative Agriculture & Local Food Systems: Support regenerative farming, water-smart agriculture, and local food production.

  • Modern tools for every community, not just the wealthy or urban.

    Plan Highlights

    • Broadband Expansion: Underserved counties first; statewide by 2030.

    • Digital Literacy Programs: In schools, libraries, and community centers.

    • Economic & Civic Access: Ensure every Californian can use digital tools to access jobs, education, healthcare, and civic participation — not just entertainment.

  •  Efficient, equitable revenue and infrastructure investment to support all Californians.

    Plan Highlights

    • Fair Tax & Revenue Framework balancing progressive, flat, and local options for independents, Republicans, and Democrats.

    • Infrastructure investment focused on safe, clean public transit, roads, bridges, and community-scale mobility. No oversized high-speed rail projects that drain resources without delivering results.

    • Public Mobility & Safety: Electrified buses, regional light rail, pedestrian and bike infrastructure.

    • Operational Efficiency & Transparency: Prevent embezzlement, enforce KPIs, and phase rollouts carefully.

  • Safer communities, trusted policing, and real readiness for crises.

    Plan Highlights

    • Community policing & de-escalation pilots (2026–27).

    • Regional preparedness & cybersecurity expansion.

    • Community Resilience & Volunteer Training: Neighborhood preparedness teams and volunteer training so communities are ready to respond when emergencies strike.

  • Protecting seniors and people on fixed incomes from being priced out.

    Plan Highlights

    • Phased income-tax relief for seniors (65+) starting 2030–31.

    • Property-tax relief pilots plus free tax help clinics.

  •  Parents at the center, students on real paths to success.

    Plan Highlights

    • Parental authority pilots (2026–27).

    • Teacher pay & school funding reform.

    • Vocational and career programs in high-unemployment districts.

  • Move people off the streets with housing + services + workforce pathways — not just slogans.

    Core Components

    • Tiny-home villages.

    • Recovery & treatment centers.

    • Supportive housing.

    • Transit-oriented affordable housing.

    Phasing
     Pilot (1–3 years) → Scale (3–4 years)

  • Designing policy for reality: uncertainty, risk, and change.

    Plan Highlights

    • Pilot-first framework for all initiatives.

    • Independent oversight & reporting dashboards.

    • Contingency reserves & scenario planning.

    • Stakeholder mapping & engagement.

    • Program Review & Reform: Systematic review of social programs to strengthen what works, reform what underperforms, and wind down what wastes resources.

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