Rebecca Munson

Criminal Justice / Public Safety Strengthen partnerships between law enforcement, behavioral health professionals, and community organizations for more effective, compassionate responses. Social Services Advocate for expanded affordable child care and early learning programs, partnering with organizations like FIRST 5 Santa Clara County to provide accessible, quality care so parents can work or train without financial strain. Economy Prioritize workforce training, job placement, and skills programs in high-demand sectors—health care, tech, and skilled trades—to create pathways to family-sustaining wages for working families, veterans, and underserved communities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Partner closely with South County fire departments to enhance wildfire protection and prevention in vulnerable rural areas. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ensure reliable emergency response through improved coordination and investments in firefighting resources and rapid deployment capabilities. Taxes / Budget Ensure full transparency through clear public reporting, community input in budget hearings, and ongoing oversight to maximize every taxpayer dollar. Housing Champion Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), as an effective, affordable way to add housing on existing properties, offering flexibility for multigenerational living, rental income, or independent senior care while respecting neighborhood feel. Economy Push for streamlined business permitting, targeted incentives for local job creation, and investments in small businesses to drive inclusive economic growth. Housing Prioritize housing solutions targeted at working families, seniors, and veterans, those who need stable, accessible options most. Housing Increase transitional and supportive housing with clear accountability standards. Housing Address root causes to break cycles of homelessness and addiction, building stronger communities. Taxes / Budget Uphold a structurally balanced budget that rigorously protects core priorities: health care, homelessness prevention, mental health, and public safety. Housing Prioritize prevention: eviction assistance, family stabilization, rental aid, and proactive outreach. Government Reform Make public hospitals more self-sustaining (representing 55% of the budget) by improving operational efficiencies and restructuring services where appropriate. Healthcare Expand access to mental health and substance abuse treatment. Taxes / Budget Advocate for long-term fiscal stewardship: multi-year forecasting to address structural deficits, exploring efficiencies without cutting services, and diversifying sustainable funding sources. Social Services Align county resources, budget allocations, federal grants, and collaborations with cities and nonprofits, to deliver practical supports like rental assistance, family stabilization, and economic resiliency initiatives. Social Services Champion stronger support for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crimes, including coordinated recovery services.