Last weekend, I had the opportunity to spend time in western Sonoma County, visiting with residents in Guerneville, Sebastopol, and Roseland to discuss my campaign for State Senate.  It was a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from community members about the issues they are facing and to talk about different ideas for solving them.  Click here to see photos from the trip or here to see the list of Sonoma County residents and elected leaders who are supporting my campaign.
 
During this trip, I was reminded that the failings of our current health care system continue to make it so difficult for middle class families to make ends meet.  Health care is by almost any measure the defining policy issue of our day.  We must do something now to restore a measure of affordability to health care for individuals, families and employers, and at the same time provide access to health care for the uninsured and underinsured. 
 
In the Assembly, I have advanced legislation to empower consumers to better contend with our difficult health care marketplace.  I have also co-sponsored the bill to create a universal, single-payer system, which the Governor refuses to sign into law.  This plan would provide quality, affordable health care to all Californians.  The cost of this bill in the first year would be equivalent to what the government and residents of California currently spend on health care every year.  Sonoma County alone would save $20 million annually, which could instead be spent on job-creating infrastructure projects, local schools, and much more.  To read more about my work on health care reform, click here.
 
In the State Senate, I will continue to be a leading advocate for access to quality, affordable health care for the residents of western Sonoma County and all Californians.  Please visit my website at www.noreenevans.com to read more about my record and my goals for the State Senate.  You can also sign up to receive our emails, contribute to the campaign, or volunteer.  I look forward to hearing from you.

 
Sincerely,