EMBRACING THE FUTURE
I have the privilege of serving as the representative for District Two (Lincoln, Sheridan and West Roseville – west of Fiddyment Road) on the Placer County Board of Supervisors.
WHAT HAVE I ACCOMPLISHED?
- Strengthening Public Safety: Voted to purchase a new substation for our Placer County Sheriff’s Department in Rocklin that will benefit all South Placer residents, and am championing the construction of a crime lab that will vastly improve the ability of our District Attorney and law enforcement to prosecute crimes.
- Protecting Local Control: Consistently taken opposition stands on bills that negatively impact local control such as AB 98, AB 3093, Proposition 1, and more. Currently working to bring forward legislation to preclude foreign entities from purchasing large swaths of agricultural lands in Placer County.
- Enhancing Recreation: Expanding Hidden Falls Regional Park, as well as multiple other parks throughout the region. Championed county funding to assist the City of Lincoln with the construction of a new skate park.
- Promoting Responsible Growth: Consistently voted to protect thousands of acres of open space in Placer County, including a most recent protection of more than 4,000 acres just outside of Lincoln.
- Fighting for transparency & accountability: Brought forward a request for an audit of our homelessness spending at the county, and currently in the process of getting a new "fiscal transparency" web page on the county website that will allow for people to have easy access to county spending.
- Supporting Foster Youth: Worked with Assemblyman Patterson to bring forward legislation expanding services for adopted children from foster care.
- Boosting Local Economy: Actively working with our winery and brewery industry to assist the budding industry, and voted to support the construction of the Placer Commerce Center, bringing thousands of jobs, and $1 billion of private investment to Placer County.
- Advocating for Agriculture: Representing our agricultural community at the national level as the vice-chair of the National Association of Counties’ Agriculture and Rural Affairs subcommittee.
1920
My maternal grandfather moved to Placer County as a young child in the 1920s. After starting Fleming Hardware in Lincoln, our family eventually settled in the California foothills, where I grew up.
1979
My father was an Indian immigrant who came to the United States at 17 years old with just $7 in his pocket. His work ethic and commitment to family shaped me from a very young age. Here I am as a toddler, with my two brothers, sister and parents
1998
I married my husband Chris and went on to graduate from CSU, Sacramento with a degree in journalism. I began freelance writing and contributed to the Huffington Post.
2006
After graduating from college, we moved to Placer County from Sacramento. My husband began teaching in Lincoln at Glen Edwards Middle School, and a few years later moved to Lincoln High School. In 2003, we had our first son, Caleb, followed by the adoption of four other children from foster care over the next five years: Josh, Michael, Naomi and Grace.
2006
After my husband was diagnosed with celiac disease, I developed a blog titled “Life Made Full,” dedicated to creating gluten-free recipes, and later grew it into a lifestyle blog. I wrote about life, politics and other topics of interest. At its peak, the blog had more than a million website visits per year.
2017
As our kids got older, I followed my passion for public service to begin working at the county as the District Two Director to Placer County Supervisor Robert Weygandt. In that role, I spent nearly six years actively working on key county issues ranging from protecting open space, to building new roads and infrastructure, to supporting small businesses and public health during the pandemic.
2022
With the support of my husband and kids, I decided to take my experience and run for public office. In 2022, I was elected to represent Lincoln, Sheridan and West Roseville on the Board of Supervisors.
Since being elected, I've championed impactful policy decisions that make a difference for all of Placer County. I've supported funding to move forward the Placer County Crime Lab, voted to pass an urgency ordinance prohibiting the establishment of drug needle distribution programs in unincorporated Placer County, approved funding for multiple acquisitions for conservation easements and brought forward a request to have an outside auditor conduct a thorough review of the County’s homeless spending, programs and outcomes in addition to many more important decisions.
2024
In addition to my service on the Board of Supervisors, I have the privilege of amplifying Placer County’s voice on a national stage. I was appointed in 2024 as the Rural Development Subcommittee Vice Chair for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Agriculture & Rural Affairs Policy Steering Committee, and also get the opportunity to serve as a board member on Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Air Pollution Control District, Placer County Audit Committee, Western Placer Waste Management Authority, Placer Conservation Authority, Flood Control District, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) and more.
I'm a proud Rotarian and believes in public service as a calling. My faith and family are core priorities, and my desire to serve as Supervisor is due to a commitment to ensuring Placer County remains an incredible place for all residents to live, work, raise a family, and retire.
