Lowered utility rates as Chair of San Diego Community Power, the lower-cost, clean-energy alternative to SDG&E serving nearly 1 million residents.

Added over 100 new affordable homes, including 50 apartments for seniors on fixed incomes.

Stopped surprise rent hikes, by closing shady ‘renovation’ loopholes out-of-state landlords exploited to push families out and double rents.

Cracked down on illegal guns and pushed out the IMP gang by working closely with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office as Mayor of IB.

As Mayor, increased funding for police, fire and lifeguards because public safety always comes first.

Protected residents from floods by ensuring 100% of city storm drains were inspected and cleaned, and deploying an effective Storm Event Action Plan during heavy rains.

Placed half of IB’s unhoused population into treatment or housing in one year with full-time outreach workers tackling the problem person by person.

Pushing County of San Diego and City Hall to take responsibility for the explosion of homelessness downtown and stop ignoring the crisis.

Held the line against encampments, by offering real alternatives to life on the street – shelter, rehab, transitional housing.

Upgraded Veterans’ Park and revitalized 10th Street & Palm with new walking paths, sports fields, sidewalks and public art.

Secured $32+ million in state infrastructure funds to fix our roads and improve business districts without raising local taxes.

Launched free & low-cost family programs, including Symphony by the Sea, Roller Rink by the Beach, free senior meals, low-cost rec center classes.

100% Pro-Choice. Paloma always defends a women’s right to choose and opposes extremist attacks on our healthcare.

Keep local law enforcement focused on fighting crime, not doing the federal government’s job on immigration enforcement.

Oppose Washington’s cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Elder Care and Social Security seniors and working people rely on.