Removing encampments is PART of an effective strategy to end homelessness. What I have yet to hear from anyone is a real plan to fund the needed shelter, housing, and services necessary to actually solve the problem. Until I hear someone talking about real $, this is all just PR, not serious policy.

Great afternoon hearing from Toni Atkins about her vision for California! #AtkinsforGovernor!

This evening I had the pleasure of hearing Gov. Andy Beshear (@andybeshearky.bsky.social) speak about the state of American politics, with some pointed advice for Dems. Also had the privilege of meeting Rep. Harder and Asm. Ransom (@asmransom.bsky.social). Not a bad way to spend a Sat evening. 😁

Oof. A $3.3 Trillion tax increase. For reference the Tax Foundation estimates it will be about a $1,300 tax increase per household. Yikes. 😳

The temporary redistricting plan in CA starts with 48% support. Seems like a good sign! 🇺🇸

It was an honor to be recognized among the Top 20 Latino Change Makers in Sacramento last night by the Sacramento Bee and Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program, but truthfully I’m floored by the incredible work of my talented fellow honorees! Congratulations to all!

Had a fun evening at the BALIF (@balif_bar ) LGBTQ+ Bar Association of the Bay Area Sapphire Soirée Annual Gala. Nice to reconnect with so many old friends and colleagues from my time in the Bay Area. Looking forward to being down here more often! 🥳

It’s Read Across America week! I had so much fun reading to students at Elitha Donner Elementary School today! I chose “Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome.”. In every classroom I visited there were new students, making the message of the book that much more important. All our students are welcome here!

Had a wonderful evening at the Sacramento Association of Realtors Board Installation! 🥳 Congratulations to Breeze Singh on being elected President and to my friends Christian McGlade and Kellie Swayne who are joining the board! It was an honor to be nominated for the DEI Community Ally Award!

Had a fantastic evening at the EGUSD Years of Service Recognition celebrating the years of time and commitment of our incredible teachers and staff! I’m so lucky to work with these dedicated educators, and my wonderful colleagues who were there to recognize them with me! 🥰

I’m so incredibly honored to be included in the Sacramento Bee and Nehemiah Emerging Leaders Program Top 20 Latino Change Makers in Sacramento list!

It is humbling to share this honor with my friends Karina, Manuel, and Armando. I could not be more proud of them!

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Last night, it was my honor to be elected President of the Elk Grove USD Board of Trustees. It’s going to be a year of big changes with three (soon to be four) new Trustees joining us. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to educate students and support teachers, staff, and families. 😁

It’s an honor to represent EGUSD at the California School Board Association House of Delegates. We had a good meeting, setting legislative priorities for the year. The top line priority as always is making sure our schools have the money they need to provide high quality education to all students 😁

Vargas Family Vacation 2024. It was also a celebration of our time together. The 7th anniversary of our first date, two wedding anniversaries, and my parents renewed their vows on the beach after 40 years of marriage. Aren’t we cute?! 🥰

Man, if the legacy media is clutching its pearls now, they are going to be apoplectic when they see Trumps cabinet picks… right?… because we hold both parties to the same standard… right?

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all enjoy some quality time with family, chosen family, friends, and loved ones! 🦃🍁🦃🍁

7 years, and I still love this guy with all my heart, and I’m so lucky he chose me! Excited for another loop around the sun with this goofy cutiepie! ❤️🥰❤️

Because I love Christmas AND my tiny man! 🎄❤️🎄❤️🐾

Naturally my first post is going to be Christmas!! 🎄🎅