<p>I am proud to announce my candidacy for California’s 17th Congressional District. I offer a record of service and dedication to the region, one that prioritizes the issues, not the politics of the day.I have dedicated my life to public service as a Peace Corps volunteer, teacher, principal, school board member, member of the County Board of Supervisors, California State Assemblymember, and now as a Member of Congress.</p>
<p>As a senior Representative in the House Budget and Appropriations Committees, I am fighting for the necessary resources to promote our region’s needs, like BART, transportation, healthcare, high-tech research and innovation, the environment and education. Having represented the southern part of the 17th Congressional District for many years, I am looking forward to the opportunity to represent the communities of Fremont and Newark in Alameda County, and Sunnyvale in Santa Clara County, as well. I will continue to offer the highest quality constituent services to the entire district.</p>
<p>As a Japanese-American Member of Congress, Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and the only Asian American Congressmember fluent in Spanish, I welcome the opportunity to continue to represent one of the most diverse districts in the nation.</p>
<p>I will remain a fierce advocate for the civil rights of all, reforming a dysfunctional immigration system, and addressing income inequality. I would be honored to serve the 17th District of California and offer my record of lifetime public service for consideration. I stand ready to continue serving with integrity, intelligence, courage and innovation.</p>