Community Priorities

Where Debbie is focused.

Seven areas that reflect what Coastside residents consistently say matters most — traffic, parks, housing, resilience, a thriving local economy, and steady local leadership.

Protecting the Coastside

Beaches, open space, community character, responsible growth and local planning authority — including Measure A, Measure D and the Local Coastal Land Use Plan.

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Improving Traffic & Transportation

Highway 92, Highway 1, local circulation, road safety, bike and pedestrian safety, and emergency access.

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Parks, Trails & Public Recreation

The Coastal Trail, Poplar Beach, Carter Park, Smith Field, Magnolia Park and community gathering spaces.

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Housing for Local Residents

Affordable housing, farmworker housing, Stone Pine Cove, Housing Element requirements and responsible location and scale.

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Infrastructure & Resilience

Flooding, wildfire, emergency preparedness, power and communications reliability, sewer infrastructure and climate adaptation.

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Economic Vitality & Downtown

A vibrant downtown, a healthy tax base, and growth that pays its fair share instead of straining the budget further.

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Local Leadership

Regional partnerships, county boards, state experience, fiscal responsibility, long-term planning and government accountability.

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