Jessica believes every family deserves the same opportunities hers did: to work hard, earn good-paying jobs, and build a better life. That’s why she’s running for re-election to the State Assembly. In Sacramento, Jessica is fighting to lower the cost of living and make sure the voices of Assembly District 52 are heard.
Jessica is committed to delivering results and ensuring government works for everyone — not just a few. Because it’s not about one of us — it’s about all of us.
Issues
Lowering Costs for Working Families
Jessica understands the moment we’re in — with the cost of living rising while corporations post record profits and wages remain stagnant. That’s why she has fought to implement neighborhood grants, protect small businesses and mom-and-pop shops, and stood with workers calling for higher wages and stronger protections against wage theft. Jessica is committed to building an economy that works for everyone, and she is proud to be endorsed by classroom teachers, nurses, construction workers, and labor unions representing tens of thousands of working people across Los Angeles County, including the Los Angeles Federation of Labor and the California Federation of Labor.
Investing in Great Public Schools
Jessica believes public education is the key to unlocking opportunity and building a brighter future for all Californians, just as it was for her and her family. As a former education policy advisor in President Barack Obama’s Administration, Jessica worked to help underfunded schools access the resources they need. In the Assembly, Jessica is fighting to ensure every child has access to a quality education — raising wages for teachers and school support staff and investing in early childhood education, affordable childcare, the arts, and after-school programs that give students more opportunities to succeed. That’s why Jessica is proud to have the strong support of classroom teachers, public school educators, and childcare workers.
Fighting for Women & Reproductive Freedom
Jessica is a women’s rights advocate and a proven champion for women in the Legislature. At the California Attorney General’s Office, she worked to protect reproductive rights and led efforts to reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits, ensuring survivors of sexual assault receive justice. As a City Commissioner, she took action against sexual harassment and helped create good-paying jobs for women. In the Assembly, Jessica has fought to protect funding for Planned Parenthood and expand access to critical health care services for all women.
Fighting for Climate Action & Environmental Justice
Jessica Caloza is fighting for bold action on the climate crisis — building communities that are safe, sustainable, and resilient. At the California Attorney General’s Office, she cracked down on big oil companies and corporate polluters. As a City Commissioner, she led infrastructure projects including solar energy installations, water conservation, and recycling programs. In the Assembly, Jessica has fought for legislation to expand parks and open space, protect clean air and water, and reduce plastic waste. She is endorsed by the Sierra Club and California Environmental Voters and champions clean energy investments like wind and solar — reducing pollution while creating good-paying local jobs.
Creating Good-Paying Union Jobs
Jessica is a champion for workers and their families. As Public Works Commissioner, she created good-paying union jobs, raised wages, and fought for equal pay for women. Before joining the Assembly, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the California Attorney General, cracking down on wage theft and workplace harassment. In the Assembly, Jessica has fought for millions of dollars to create jobs in the film and entertainment industry and to support firefighter training programs, while continuing to stand with striking workers. She is proudly endorsed by labor unions representing teachers, nurses, and construction workers. Jessica is fighting to make the minimum wage a living wage and build an economy that works for everyone — not just those at the top.
Building Affordable Housing & Protecting Renters
Jessica knows firsthand that too many families are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living and need help staying in their homes. That’s why she is fighting for stronger protections against unlawful evictions, especially for immigrants, seniors, and families with children. Jessica is also working to make it faster and more affordable to build the housing we need — from new apartments to pathways to homeownership — so more working families can have a place to call home.
Tackling the Homelessness Crisis
In the Assembly, Jessica is fighting to deliver real solutions to the homelessness crisis. She is working to speed up the construction of affordable housing while ensuring existing resources are used effectively and held to greater accountability. Jessica is also investing in programs that help unhoused people get off our streets and connect to stable housing, mental health care, addiction treatment, and job training. She is committed to making sure every dollar and program in our homelessness response works for the people who need it most.
Ending Gun Violence
Jessica is committed to keeping our communities safe from gun violence. At the California Department of Justice, she worked to strengthen gun safety laws, keep students safe in schools, and remove illegal guns from our streets. As an Assemblymember, Jessica continues taking on the NRA and gun lobby by fighting for common-sense gun restrictions, including safe storage laws, and ensuring guns stay out of the hands of dangerous individuals, including those accused of domestic violence or sexual assault.
