Holding PG&E Accountable, Keeping Communities Safe

As we face an unprecedented threat from wildfires, Rebecca has taken action to keep us safe and hold those responsible accountable, including PG&E. She introduced the Utility Accountability and Wildfire Prevention Act and has secured critical resources for wildfire protection. She fought for and secured $3.5 million in new firefighting equipment for the East Bay Regional Park District, which oversees over 126,000 acres of parks, wildlands and open spaces in our community.

Rebecca has focused on protecting and expanding open spaces to decrease the threat of wildfires encroaching into overbuilt areas, and on pushing for funding from the Governor's Office for construction of critical fire breaks that protect our communities. She's also passed legislation making utility companies pay for the fires they cause by preventing them from passing those costs to ratepayers.

Key Accomplishments:

• Utility Accountability (AB 2356, AB 2083) – Introduced the Utility Accountability and Wildfire Prevention Act and made utility companies pay for fires they cause

• Fighting Equipment Funding – Secured $3.5 million for East Bay Regional Park District firefighting equipment to protect over 126,000 acres

• Community Fire Safety – Delivered $800,000 for local fire district education programs on fire prevention

• Fire Break Construction – Pushed for Governor funding for critical fire breaks protecting District 16 communities

• Utility Notification (AB 3062) – Required electric companies to notify fire districts at least 24 hours before conducting controlled burns

• PUC Conflict Prevention (AB 2054) – Prevented conflicts of interest in ratemaking by reforming Public Utilities Commission practices

Rebecca continues pushing for expanded open spaces and critical infrastructure to protect our communities from the growing wildfire threat.