Meet Mike

I’m running for state senate because California can do better.

Let me ask you a question; are we living in our best California?

Don’t get me wrong; I was born here, and to me, California will always be the Golden State. But, we can do better.

I live in Venice, which until recently was ground-zero for the statewide crisis that continues, in many towns, to allow people to suffer and die on our streets. We can do better.

Many of our neighborhoods are less safe than they should be. We can do better.

Finding a good job, at a fair wage, can be difficult. Starting a business can be daunting. We can do better.

Whether it’s buying groceries, buying a house, or renting an apartment, everything has become too expensive. We can do better.

For decades, I’ve dedicated myself to the nuts-and-bolts of solving our local problems. I am a father, husband, educator and small business owner. I’ve volunteered and served across our neighborhoods and cities to learn what the real issues are and listen to those with the expertise to solve them.

Now, I’m ready to take that real world experience and put it into motion to start the work of improving our neighborhoods and the Golden State.

I promise you this: I won’t just offer platitudes and politics. I want to solve our problems … together. I’ll do that by listening, planning, – and most importantly – acting.

Let’s get to work! I’ve already rolled up my sleeves – can I count on you to help?