From the redwoods of Del Norte to the rolling hills of Sonoma County, Chris understands the challenges our rural and coastal communities face—and the opportunities that come when local voices are heard in Sacramento.

Chris started his career in public service as a legislative aide and senior staffer to State Senator Mike McGuire, helping deliver for North Coast communities across a wide range of issues—from education and housing to environmental protection and disaster recovery. In 2016, he was elected to the Santa Rosa City Council, where he led the city through devastating wildfires, a historic drought, and the COVID-19 pandemic. During his time in local government, he focused on delivering real solutions: expanding access to childcare, switching all city buildings to 100% renewable energy, protecting mobile home residents, launching a first-time homebuyers program, and creating a groundbreaking baby bonds initiative for low-income newborns.

Elected to the State Assembly in 2024, Chris continues to champion the issues that matter most to the North Coast—rural healthcare, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, housing affordability, and protecting our working families. In his first year, he authored legislation to protect endangered salmon runs in partnership with Tribal governments, fought to expand support for community health centers, and helped deliver a historic investment in Sonoma State University through the “Sonoma State Commitment.”