Josh Fryday

Education Take the teacher and staff shortage seriously by recruiting and retaining a sustainable workforce. Infrastructure / Transportation Create a single state lead agency for environmental review of critical infrastructure. Economy Expand workforce training through apprenticeships and community colleges for green jobs. Housing Partner with universities to build more on-campus and near-campus housing. Environment / Energy Protect our coast and natural resources through roles on the Coastal Commission and State Lands Commission. Environment / Energy Build at existing sites to cut grid connection wait times from 4-5 years to under one year. Education Create job training and apprenticeship programs for careers that don’t require four-year degrees. Education Expand College Corps to every UC, CSU, and community college so students can earn money for college through service. Infrastructure / Transportation Expand transit options to create more affordable communities. Environment / Energy Cut permitting delays that keep clean energy projects stalled for years. Education Lower the cost of becoming a teacher by reducing student debt. Housing Fast-track housing construction, especially near jobs, transit, and schools. Wages / Job Benefits Pay educators more so they can afford to live in the communities where they teach. Education Provide debt-free pathways to college through community service. Education Fully fund public education — because strong schools aren’t optional. Housing Streamline approvals and eliminate bureaucratic barriers to progress.