The world is facing a climate catastrophe. As Angelenos have seen firsthand in the unprecedented frequency of severe droughts, elevated heat, and severe fires, the damage from climate change isn’t in the future, it’s here now. Reggie knows more needs to be done to accelerate Los Angeles’s transition to clean, renewable energy in a way that empowers working class communities of color, which he will fight for if elected to the City Council.

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In the Assembly, Reggie has worked to defend our environment, combat the climate crisis and ensure that everyone, no matter your income, has an opportunity to experience California’s green economy, including:

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• 96% lifetime score from California Environmental Voters

• Helped lead the fight to pass a groundbreaking law that ensures a 100% renewable energy future in California by 2045.

• Supported hundreds of millions in Cap and Trade funds being targeted to low-income communities to address climate change through public transportation investments, affordable housing, and increased home efficiency.

• Co-authored legislation requiring the California Energy Commission to implement outreach programs to minority communities about workshops, training and funding opportunities, providing economic and environmental gains to these communities.

• Co-authored legislation that specifies requirements for toxic air contaminants and implements a statewide strategy to reduce emissions.

• Secured ongoing funding to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water