Jamie Lubenko

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Public safety extends well beyond the county Sheriff’s Department; it also encompasses the operation of the jail, the District Attorney’s Office, the courts, and probation. Together, these represent a significant portion of every California county’s budget, and Amador is no exception. That is why it is essential that your representative maintains strong working relationships with these agencies—and with the Sheriff, District Attorney, and judges you have elected—built on mutual accountability and respect. Taxes / Budget As your Supervisor I will work to shape a balanced budget, prioritizing community safety and our roads. Importantly I will focus on targeted economic development as a long-term solution. That means supporting business-friendly policies and putting our existing partnerships to better use with the Central Sierra Economic Development District, the Chamber of Commerce, tourism councils, recreation partners, and local stakeholders like the Amador wine industry to support and grow businesses, create jobs, and generate the sales tax revenue our county needs to move forward. Government Reform I’m sure we can all agree that career politicians are not a good idea at the federal level, the state level, or the county level. If elected, I would work to establish term limits for our County Board of Supervisors because being elected isn’t meant to be a career. Let’s make way for the next generation, new energy, and a renewed commitment to finding solutions for our county’s challenges. Environment / Energy I also want to strengthen our working relationship with CAL FIRE, taking advantage of funding available through California Climate Investments to get more off-season prevention work done in Amador County, which is our best chance to reduce risk before the fire season starts. Infrastructure / Transportation As your County Supervisor, I will fight to align state-funded infrastructure projects to meet our local needs. I will support our Public Works Department as they move past filling potholes to paving roads again. Criminal Justice / Public Safety If elected, I’ll fight to bring more state funding and resources back to our county to build on that work, especially as it relates to helping our residents who need support creating defensible space.