For too many people the cost of everyday life has gotten out of control.

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Housing costs keep rising. Grocery bills feel higher every week. Utility and insurance bills spike with little warning. Even families who are working full time and doing everything right feel like they’re falling behind. That shouldn’t be normal in America and it shouldn’t be the future for CA-48.

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This isn’t about politics or ideology. It’s about the reality people are living with right now. Retirees on fixed incomes are being squeezed. Young families can’t see a path to homeownership. Small business owners are struggling to keep prices reasonable while their own costs keep climbing. People are anxious not because they’re irresponsible, but because the system no longer feels fair or predictable.

Washington hasn’t helped. Too often, decisions made at the federal level drive up costs without considering the real-world impact on households. Reckless spending fuels inflation. Poor planning raises energy and utility bills. Endless red tape slows housing development and pushes prices even higher. Families pay the price for policies that sound good on paper but don’t work in practice.

 

I believe affordability starts with restoring balance and common sense.

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That means taking inflation seriously instead of pretending it doesn’t exist. It means focusing on housing solutions that actually increase supply rather than making promises that never materialize. It means lowering energy and utility costs by investing in reliable infrastructure and practical solutions not ideological experiments. And it means stabilizing insurance markets so families aren’t hit with sudden, devastating increases they can’t plan for.

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I also believe small businesses deserve relief. When small businesses struggle under rising costs and regulations, those costs get passed directly to consumers. Supporting local businesses isn’t just about jobs it’s about keeping everyday prices within reach.

I won’t support policies that make life more expensive for families. I won’t pretend there are quick fixes or magic solutions. And I won’t chase headlines at the expense of stability and affordability for the people who live here.

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Lowering the cost of living is about trust. It’s about making sure that if you work hard, play by the rules, and care for your family, you can afford to live in the community you call home.

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That’s the standard I’ll bring with me to Congress.