One of the biggest problems in California isn’t just bad policy — it’s broken trust. People don’t believe their government works for them anymore, and honestly, I don’t blame them. Billions of dollars are spent every year, yet the results never seem to reach the people who actually need help.
When government becomes a system that protects itself instead of serving the public, trust disappears — and so does progress.
That’s why accountability and transparency are at the core of my campaign. If Californians don’t believe their government is honest, nothing else we fix will matter.
The real issue: no one is being held responsible
Right now:
• Agencies fail to deliver yet receive more funding
• Programs are evaluated by how much was spent, not the outcomes
• Oversight committees are filled with political allies instead of watchdogs
• Data is hidden behind bureaucracy and “process”
• Voters are told “we’re working on it” while nothing changes
In the private sector, if a leader wastes millions of dollars and delivers no results, they are replaced. In Sacramento, they get a larger budget.
That must end.
My approach: Government must earn back the public’s trust
Reform begins with simple principles:
1. If taxpayer money is spent, the public should see where it went.
2. If a program fails, it should be reformed or defunded — not rewarded.
3. Leadership roles should be earned based on ability, not political connections.
Here’s how I plan to rebuild trust in government:
✔ Publish performance dashboards
Every major state department will have public-facing dashboards showing REAL progress, outcomes, and spending — not summaries, not talking points, actual measurable results.
✔ Tie funding to outcomes
If a program claims to solve a problem, it should prove it. If it doesn’t, funding shifts to a better solution. Accountability must be earned, not assumed.
✔ Independent oversight
No more “friends of the administration” appointed to oversight roles. I will bring in qualified auditors, inspectors, and analysts with NO political ties to evaluate spending and outcomes.
✔ Cut political favors
Appointments and contracts will be based on competence — not loyalty, endorsements, or party affiliation. Public service should be about service, not reward.
✔ Eliminate wasteful layering
Too many agencies do the same job with different budgets. Consolidation = efficiency + easier tracking.
Putting power back in the hands of the people
Sacramento should not be a closed room. Californians deserve a government they can see and understand, not one that hides behind lawyers, consultants, and 500-page reports.
I believe in:
✅ Public access to spending
✅ Public visibility of results
✅ Public role in oversight
✅ Public voice in corrective action
When government knows the people are watching, performance improves.
Better leadership starts with better standards
We can’t expect better outcomes from the same broken system. Reform starts at the top.
As Governor, I will:
• Reject the “business as usual” culture in Sacramento
• Bring executive-level accountability to state leadership
• Require time-bound performance goals for major initiatives
• Replace political appointees who underperform
• Promote transparency as a default, not an option
Results should be the expectation — not a campaign slogan.
What success looks like
When accountability is restored, California will see:
✅ Faster and more responsive public services
✅ Less wasteful spending
✅ Better outcomes for homelessness, mental health, and public safety
✅ Higher trust between citizens and government
✅ A system that serves people, not itself
A Government That Works For Californians Again
My mission isn’t just to run the state — it’s to fix the relationship between the people and those elected to serve them. Trust is something you earn, not something you’re entitled to because of an office.
If California is going to rebuild, it starts with leadership that doesn’t hide, doesn’t deflect, and doesn’t excuse failure.
Real change means real accountability — and that’s exactly what I intend to bring back to Sacramento
